fork Springs on a 900ie

[673monster]

So I'm swapping in some 996 forks on my 2000 900ie....anybody know if the stock fork Springs will fit into the newer style 996 forks?  ..or do I have to buy some new springs? 
Sorry, I'm lazy these days and don't feel like taking both sets apart to see for myself! (Actually I just have limited time to work on this bike, wife and I just had our first kid and it's been crazy!)

[673monster]

Looks like I'm wrenching...will post back when I get a chance so if anybody searches they will have an answer.

[Speeddog]

You're better off with the springs that are in the 996 forks, assuming both sets have the OEM springs.

That said, neither set is very good for an average sized rider on a Monster.

Depends how much you weigh.

[ducpainter]

You're better off with the springs that are in the 996 forks, assuming both sets have the OEM springs.

That said, neither set is very good for an average sized rider on a Monster.

Depends how much you weigh.

Also depends on handle bar style on the Monster. If he has stock bars, and stock rear, the SBK springs will be way too stiff, IMO.

[673monster]

Thanks for the replies. ..anybody know what spring would be best?
I'm 150 and will most likely be putting bars (or if clip-on they will be raised) and raising the rear a bit.  I still need a shock....I can re-valve so not concerned about it being a ohlins (can't afford one anyways!)
The 996 forks I have are unknown spring rate, but they have been redone by race tech.

[ducpainter]

Speeddog might have a number for you.

Eric at Clubhouse will also. Is that 150 in gear or street clothes? It will make a difference what the riding position is.

[Speeddog]

At 150, I'd say 0.80's would be a good starting point.

Best bet would be to get acquainted with a local suspension shop that knows the roads in your area.
If RaceTech has been inside the forks, there could be anything in there.

[673monster]

150 in gear and planning on raised bars/upright riding style.  Seems like as with anything else I should just do it right, although I always hope a shortcut will work!
I'll disassemble the forks and get the spring rate checked.


Edit:
.
I'm in Sacramento. ..anybody have recommendation on local shops?

[Gimpy]

Its northern California, all the roads are pot hole ridden and bombed out.  When I did a similar swap years ago I used the race tech calculator, and I couldn't be happier.