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Old 05-16-2023, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ud_luz View Post
Oops, I meant 44 on the forks, not 54. I'm 205 without gear.
No worries there, and at 205# w/o gear you're probably more like 230# with gear. So you are a "step up" from Jacob and I. That would indicate .47 Kg on the forks and 5.7 Kg on the shock, if you go by the GG manual (which seems consistent from what I've read).

But you will find available springs (in Kg) to be either .46 or .48 for the forks; shock will be 5.6 or 5.8. So (being no expert) I would suggest .46 for the forks and 5.6 for the shock. But those could be one step too light! (Google "kyb spring rate for 230# rider"). You might want to consult a tuner.

For a source - Cannon Racecraft (Oklahoma City). They are high quality and can get you whatever you need. Ask for springs for a YZ250.

Jeff

PS -
The stock GG fork springs are 454mm long (you don't want 470s).
The stock GG shock spring is 260mm long (you can order the YZ spring at 270mm, which is what they have in stock and it fits just fine).
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