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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: greenmonster on November 24, 2009, 07:26:09 AM

Title: Penske/Hyperco springrate?
Post by: greenmonster on November 24, 2009, 07:26:09 AM
Have a Penske w a Hyperpro spring.
The only marking on spring is 550 in silver paint, is that rate? If so, what is that equivalent to in Newtonmeter?
What rider weight is it suitable for?
Title: Re: Penske/Hyperco springrate?
Post by: Speeddog on November 24, 2009, 07:53:49 AM
That should be the rate in lb/in.

550 lb/in is 96 N/mm.

On a hoop-style rear suspension Monster, that's good for about 170 lb rider.
ST-style, about 145 lb rider.
Title: Re: Penske/Hyperco springrate?
Post by: greenmonster on November 24, 2009, 08:35:37 AM
Perfect info, thx!  [thumbsup] :)

As it is f my 907 I guess the values f ST are the most adequate
and the spring too soft f my 95 kg fat ass...