EX500 springs option - Revision history

Bokonon at 18:35, 17 November 2011

2011-11-17T18:35:12Z

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	If you are reasonably lightweight (check the [http://~~old.~~racetech.com/~~evalving~~/~~SpringRateCalculation~~/~~dirtspring.asp?brand=~~Kawasaki~~&yr=86~~-~~08&ml=EX250&formuse=form1&SpringType=Fork~~ Race Tech calculator]) the Ninja 500 front fork springs from '94 and newer bikes might stiffen up your front end quite nicely for a bit less than the Racetech springs. The spring rate for these is .585 kg/mm (stock is .440); stiffer than stock, less than what the aftermarket companies usually make. EX500 springs are 28 mm diameter and 435mm relaxed length. Part number is 44026-1555, and they cost $33 each from [http://www.ronayers.com/ Ron Ayers]. So for $66, you get a much better front end feel.		If you are reasonably lightweight (check the [http://racetech.com/ProductSearch/2/Kawasaki/EX250%20Ninja%20250R/1986-2007 Race Tech calculator]) the Ninja 500 front fork springs from '94 and newer bikes might stiffen up your front end quite nicely for a bit less than the Racetech springs. The spring rate for these is .585 kg/mm (stock is .440); stiffer than stock, less than what the aftermarket companies usually make. EX500 springs are 28 mm diameter and 435mm relaxed length. Part number is 44026-1555, and they cost $33 each from [http://www.ronayers.com/ Ron Ayers]. So for $66, you get a much better front end feel.

	Note that [http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/ Sonic Springs] now stocks .70 and .75 rate springs, in addition to heavier-rate ones. They will also custom-make springs to the rate you need.		Note that [http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/ Sonic Springs] now stocks .70 and .75 rate springs, in addition to heavier-rate ones. They will also custom-make springs to the rate you need.

Bokonon at 02:52, 3 June 2010

2010-06-03T02:52:44Z

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	If you are reasonably lightweight (check the [http://old.racetech.com/evalving/SpringRateCalculation/dirtspring.asp?brand=Kawasaki&yr=86-08&ml=EX250&formuse=form1&SpringType=Fork Race Tech calculator]) the Ninja 500 front fork springs from '94 and newer bikes might stiffen up your front end quite nicely for a bit less than the Racetech springs. The spring rate for these is .585 kg/mm (stock is .440); stiffer than stock, less than what the aftermarket companies usually make. Part number is 44026-1555, and they cost $33 each from [http://www.ronayers.com/ Ron Ayers]. So for $66, you get a much better front end feel.		If you are reasonably lightweight (check the [http://old.racetech.com/evalving/SpringRateCalculation/dirtspring.asp?brand=Kawasaki&yr=86-08&ml=EX250&formuse=form1&SpringType=Fork Race Tech calculator]) the Ninja 500 front fork springs from '94 and newer bikes might stiffen up your front end quite nicely for a bit less than the Racetech springs. The spring rate for these is .585 kg/mm (stock is .440); stiffer than stock, less than what the aftermarket companies usually make. EX500 springs are 28 mm diameter and 435mm relaxed length. Part number is 44026-1555, and they cost $33 each from [http://www.ronayers.com/ Ron Ayers]. So for $66, you get a much better front end feel.

	Note that [http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/ Sonic Springs] now stocks .70 and .75 rate springs, in addition to heavier-rate ones. They will also custom-make springs to the rate you need.		Note that [http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/ Sonic Springs] now stocks .70 and .75 rate springs, in addition to heavier-rate ones. They will also custom-make springs to the rate you need.

Bokonon at 10:41, 12 August 2009

2009-08-12T10:41:13Z

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	If you are reasonably lightweight (check the [http://~~www~~.racetech.com/evalving/SpringRateCalculation/dirtspring.asp?brand=Kawasaki&yr=86-07&ml=EX250&formuse=form1&SpringType=Fork Race Tech calculator]) the Ninja 500 front fork springs from '94 and newer bikes might stiffen up your front end quite nicely for a bit less than the Racetech springs. The spring rate for these is .585 kg/mm (stock is .440); stiffer than stock, less than what the aftermarket companies usually make. Part number is 44026-1555, and they cost $33 each from [http://www.ronayers.com/ Ron Ayers]. So for $66, you get a much better front end feel.		If you are reasonably lightweight (check the [http://old.racetech.com/evalving/SpringRateCalculation/dirtspring.asp?brand=Kawasaki&yr=86-08&ml=EX250&formuse=form1&SpringType=Fork Race Tech calculator]) the Ninja 500 front fork springs from '94 and newer bikes might stiffen up your front end quite nicely for a bit less than the Racetech springs. The spring rate for these is .585 kg/mm (stock is .440); stiffer than stock, less than what the aftermarket companies usually make. Part number is 44026-1555, and they cost $33 each from [http://www.ronayers.com/ Ron Ayers]. So for $66, you get a much better front end feel.

	Note that [http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/ Sonic Springs] now stocks .70 and .75 rate springs, in addition to heavier-rate ones. They will also custom-make springs to the rate you need.		Note that [http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/ Sonic Springs] now stocks .70 and .75 rate springs, in addition to heavier-rate ones. They will also custom-make springs to the rate you need.

Bokonon at 09:46, 22 March 2008

2008-03-22T09:46:47Z

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If you are reasonably lightweight (check the [http://www.racetech.com/evalving/SpringRateCalculation/dirtspring.asp?brand=Kawasaki&yr=86-07&ml=EX250&formuse=form1&SpringType=Fork Race Tech calculator]) the Ninja 500 front fork springs from '94 and newer bikes might stiffen up your front end quite nicely for a bit less than the Racetech springs. The spring rate for these is .585 kg/mm (stock is .440); stiffer than stock, less than what the aftermarket companies usually make. Part number is 44026-1555, and they cost $33 each from [http://www.ronayers.com/ Ron Ayers]. So for $66, you get a much better front end feel.

Note that [http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/ Sonic Springs] now stocks .70 and .75 rate springs, in addition to heavier-rate ones. They will also custom-make springs to the rate you need.