Yeah, I helped a forum member install on of those direct fit Race Tech springs, it was way harder than the spring w/spacer using the same amount of preload as OEM. I was afraid my Tusk spring compressors were going to break.After doing the math, both me and the service manager agreed the preload required to just mount the spring in softest position was too much.
LOL, I still have my tusk compressors still n the box. I'm waiting until my bushings wear out or get 10,000 miles on the bike before I think about a re-spring/re-valve.Yeah, I helped a forum member install on of those direct fit Race Tech springs, it was way harder than the spring w/spacer using the same amount of preload as OEM. I was afraid my Tusk spring compressors were going to break.
Normally they include the collars with the spring. I'm not sure how it works if you do not get a bike specific one.Mmm. Did I need a collar?
The problem with that is they don't make an ES spring. So should I have asked for the regular tenere collar? :|Normally they include the collars with the spring. I'm not sure how it works if you do not get a bike specific one.
It depends on the length and diameter of the spring. That race tech spring is longer than the Eibach spring I used (also longer than the OEM spring) it also has a tapered shape with a reduced ID enough at one end to sit on the OEM keeper.Mmm. Did I need a collar?
I kind of like it in the grey. It's different.Haven't seen that color on a bike yet. Let us know.
If my math is right, it should fit my fat ass a little better than the OEM.Keep us posted on how it works. And wow that is one stiff spring!!
Keep me posted... Im also part of the fat ass clan (FAC)... would also like to know if it is a straight swapI kind of like it in the grey. It's different.
If my math is right, it should fit my fat ass a little better than the OEM.
We're not there yet. I only confirmed function last night because I was by myself. Made sure it would set to all weights and backed it down to single rider.Have you done any measurements, is sag in an acceptable range? Was the preload increase very noticeable?