chappo Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Guys, I have a 2015 model with standard rear spring. I have read that there is an upgraded heavy duty spring for the heavier gentlemen, Iam 100 kilos or 16 stone, has anyone of similar frame changed to the heavier spring and is it worthwhile. Also has anyone had problems with the main rear mudguard decal beginning to peel/ lift at the lowest point , just on one side, it's only a small amount but it's only going to get worse. PS. It's washed by hand ,no power washers before someone asks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz thumper Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Guys, I have a 2015 model with standard rear spring. I have read that there is an upgraded heavy duty spring for the heavier gentlemen, Iam 100 kilos or 16 stone, has anyone of similar frame changed to the heavier spring and is it worthwhile. Also has anyone had problems with the main rear mudguard decal beginning to peel/ lift at the lowest point , just on one side, it's only a small amount but it's only going to get worse. PS. It's washed by hand ,no power washers before someone asks!! Hi Chappo, Cant help much with the spring as I am 65kilo and had to go the other way, however both mates around your weight have had no issues with the standard spring rate, I guess it depends a great deal upon the grade that you are riding. Big splats in the expert grades may benfit from a stiffer spring rate where as at the clubman end the softer rate is usually preferred for most conditions. And yes stickers on my '14 Repsol have tended to lift paricularly when the guards get flexed, the stickers are much thicker than the earlier years and whilst very hard wearing don't flex as well, just lift the offending corner and re fix with contact adhesive before it gets too bad otherwise crap gets stuck to the underside of the sticker and becomes harder to fix neatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappo Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Thanks Oz Thumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattv6 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Hi, I have a 260 4RT repsol (showa shock model) and weigh the same. I fitted a firmer spring and it was a great improvement, I regret not getting one on any of my previous 4rt's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappo Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for that. I'll risk the investment and make my own my up and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebolter Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Look here, 9th item up form the bottom. 15% stiffer spring http://handdracing.com/userimages/procart2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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