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I have a 2004 GSX-R 600 that I think was set up for a 180 lb. rider. I'm ~205 and the forks are pretty close to bottoming out.
I also have a 2002 KTM 520 SX that was set up for whatever Tricky Mike weighs - if I recall was also ~180 lbs. Those aren't bottoming out, but I'm betting that if they are traveling more than they should it's probably hurting performance at least a little.
Let's say I could find someone that needed softer springs, could I just swap with them?
Wondering if springs are one of those things you only use once (like crush washers) or with one set of components (like a chain & sprocket, or brake rotor and pads).
And if there is some reason why it would be a bad idea to use used springs (other than not *really* knowing how much they had been used) - is it a "best practice" or really important not to violate.
And if it would be ok to swap....how specific are springs as far as compatibility?
Are fork springs super generic, or do they only fit specific makes / models, or are they more specific than that (i.e. I have non-stock internals)?
And finally...does anybody have any fork springs they want to trade?