Spring rates

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  1. CharlieR85

    CharlieR85 Elite Member

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    Anybody know much about spring rates? I'm looking to overhaul the forks on my VFR and want to put new K-tech springs in. The options for spring rate are 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0. I'm about 14.5-15st in full riding gear. I can't seem to find a conversion table that helps me. Tried ringing the k tech dealer but they are shut for Christmas. Can try again next week if nobody can help.

    https://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/honda-vfr800fi-k-tech-fork-springs-98-01/
     
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    Thanks @Stuish , going through that link I get a spring rate of 0.97kg/mm once I put my details in. Any idea what unit that will be on the Brooke's website that I linked?
     
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    Sorted, thanks Stu....I had to convert 0.97kg/mm into N/mm. Gave me an answer of 9.51.
     
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