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  1. C

    Do you need to re-valve when fitting heavier springs

    When I bought my bike the previous owner had it re-sprung for a 110 kg rider. I was speaking to a guy who is fast, he won the experts in the cross country I went in yesterday on a 250 2t Berg, he advised that if it mine hadn't been re-valved when the heavier springs were fitted then both the...
  2. I

    Are FS fork springs shorter?

    I've picked up an 05' FE650 and want to swap springs front and rear with the motard. FS is stock and I was going to use the 88-250 and the 4,8 fork springs in the FE. I was going to respring the FS for my weight anyway, and if the fork springs are the same length it should be real close to...
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    New Springs

    Hello, This info is probably on here somewhere, but I'm gonna throw it out there and see what you guys think. I have a 2011 FE570S. It is ridden 85% off road. I'm an above average rider by quite a bit. I don't race, but I have ridden since I was five, and I ride with guys who have raced...
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    Help with springs for 2011 TE570

    Hi All First post to the forum, but I have been reviewing for a while, some good contributions. I'd appreciate some of the forums advice on suitable replacement springs on my 2011TE570. The forks are going in this weekend for a seal change, I may as well ask for heavier springs to be fitted...
  5. K

    Looking for fork springs

    Looking for a set of .42 front for springs for wp48 mm forks 2001 fe650 Pm me if you have something located in north America Thanks
  6. K

    Fork Springs 01 fe650

    Does a specific model ktm spring work in the front of the 01 48mm WP forks. I've searched here and around the web. Not finding much info. Mine has 46 springs in it which are much too stiff. Thanks
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    Fork springs

    What is the stock fork springs in a 2010 E450 US model? thanks HusaRod
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    650 vs 450/550 clutch springs

    Anyone used 450/550 in a 650? The 450/550 are 2.5mm x 43mm (the 650 are 2.7mm x 43mm) many kits say uprated 10% but seem the same thickness maybe more windings any thoughts guys?
  9. K

    Torqueing down Clutch springs.. Importence?

    For my 05 450 I'm looking at replacing my Clutch fiber plates along with the Steel pates and new springs as a whole, As my present clutch has always bee grabby from the day I brought it. I figure the previous guy gave the cluch a hard time and either the Disc's are worn or their warped. I'll...
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    fe 570 2010 fork springs - 2011 fork springs

    Hi all going to update from 2010 fe570 to 2011 fe570 i have resprung for my weight will the fork springs from the 2010 go into the 2011 cc fork? Also i have had the rear shock revalved for the 2010 and was going to swap it to the 2011 is there any difference in the rear shock for this model. Thanks
  11. pollo

    Mixing fork springs

    I have heard some talk here about mixing fork springs. For example mixing a 48 fork spring with a 44 to get 46. In fact I have 2 FE 650s. One with 44s and one with 48s. Just picked up the one with 48s and their stiff. Im 195lbs without gear and I like my 44s I would probably like the 46s also...
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    What springs do I need?

    My bike (2010 FE570) is to soft, although I like the way it handles. I weigh 192lb or 87kg without gear, ride mainly enduro or H&H. Fast clubman pace. I'm quite tall so I ride the back wheel a bit more than I should. I was going to go to 0.46 on the front or maybe 0.48 in the front? In the...
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    Closed Cartridge Impressions and Springs Question

    Hi: I just bought a 2011 Husaberg FE 450. I am thrilled and positively impressed with the new CC forks. They are way better. Much more precised that the OC forks. They are also smooth enough for enduros (I even had to stiffened them a little trought clicks - 8 clicks out instead of 12...
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    WTB .50 fork springs '10 FE450

    Looking like I may need to buy new - most likely guys with stiffer springs are using them unless they've lost weight? I also have .47, .46 and .42 springs for CC forks to sell or trade.
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    Finke desert race Alice springs

    If anyone has heard of the finke desert race in Alice springs Australia and you want a challenge it's 470km of sheer he'll atleast 80km of straight deep woops and fast over 500riders and 80 off road buggies . Check Out the finke desert race site for more inf I've done 4 finished 3 blew the berg...
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    What springs for my weight?

    I am buying a 2010 FX450 new and was wondering if anyone could suggest what springs I would need Front and rear for my weight(210 lbs in gear) I race HS in Florida. Thanks
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    How do you switch out the frt springs?

    Hey Guys, Just bought a very nice used 10' 390 and I'm new to this forum. The original owner put softer front and rear springs on it and gave me the OEM's which I want to switch out. The rear seems easy but what about the front? What's the process/steps and do I need any special tools...
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    2005 FS 650 E Taffmeister valve springs

    Hi all, I broke a valve spring (dual) a month ago and ordered the Taffy spring kit. I had been out of town and was expecting to have the bike ready upon return only to find the work has been on hold for fear that the Taffy springs are not correct for the 05 FS 650E. I don't have the...
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    Why Do My Double Valve Springs Fit?

    HI Guys, last night i removed the old conical valve springs from my 07 FE650e head. I fitted out the outer spring of the DVSK as it says in the instructions and checked the rocker cover for a fit and it slipped right on. i thought this was strange as the instructions say i will need to hone out...
  20. Taffy

    ADC springs extra weak

    just a warning to anyone who can prick up their ears but for some reason recently (2010) the Auto decompression Springs have been arriving EXTRA weak. I always give them an extra 1/8th-of-a-turn normally but this has become nearly a 90 degree tug lately and even then i have to add a bit...