Shock absorber spring poundage

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The manual states 126lbs but some sellers are selling items with 110lbs rating, has anyone got any experience on either type? I guess110lbs is softer but is it too soft and is 126 lbs unnecessarily too hard?

Cheers Chris

Hi Chris, I use 110lb/in springs on my Mk111, solo use only and I'm about 11st soaking wet. Simon.

Hi Simon ,wet or dry we still love it. Thanks for the tip. Chris

Previously wrote:

Previously wrote:

Previously wrote:

Previously wrote:

The manual states 126lbs but some sellers are selling items with 110lbs rating, has anyone got any experience on either type? I guess110lbs is softer but is it too soft and is 126 lbs unnecessarily too hard?

Cheers Chris

Hi Chris, I use 110lb/in springs on my Mk111, solo use only and I'm about 11st soaking wet. Simon.

Hi Simon ,wet or dry we still love it. Thanks for the tip. Chris

Alright Chris, just to add further, I find that the 126lb/in springs to be too soft when loaded with luggage and or two up, so I'm getting a pair of 150lb/in springs wound to hopefully solve the problem. Further more, you're better off speaking to a shock absorber manufacturer regarding spring rate so they can supply springs to suitthe bike when loaded, and then match the damping rate to suit the spring. The 126lb springs supplied by Norton would have been a compromise to suit varying loads ie weight of riders, Simon.

Hi Simon, thanks for the info. I`ve made a decision and bought a pair of 126 (lbs)pounders and they`re set on the softest position and they`re a big improvement on the old ones that I`ve just taken off the bike; hopefully extra pillion weight (if any)will be allowed for in spring rate adjustment.I can quite understand you using 150lbs rate, though, for two up, plus gear. I bought mine from Wileman`s of Derby for £68 inc p+p.

Chris