Sonic Springs - Can't Decide

[Wagoneer]

Your image didn't work but I get what you're saying, that makes a lot more sense. I've worked with adjustable rebound with car shocks and they do it completely differently, but it makes sense now.

[Janx101]

ahh ok... easy way to get the image address.... 'quote' reply my message... then copy and paste the image info into a browser window...

seems i have a bad case of Yamatography today  

[Bluesmudge]

The Katana shock is the better choice for heavier spring rates and heavier dudes. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone under 200 lbs. I am right on that line, but we didn't know about the R6 shock when I bought mine back in the dark ages of Srinath flanges. Like I said, I am about 205 with all gear and have the katana on the softest setting. I'm not sure what my preload is, whatever it takes to set the sag correctly. With my girlfriend on the back the total weight is more like 310 and the shock is perfect and would be better with .95s if you happen to weigh as much as two people 

[Wagoneer]

After talking with Rich I changed my order to .90's. I'm worse than a girl changing outfits before going out.

If it's a little soft I probably won't even mind, it'll be nice in long trips. I'm sure even the .75's will feel completely different compared to stock.

And as much as I'd love to think I'm a motoGP racer, I'm still just a beginner.

[burning1]

Guy who races GS500 here. You probably won't notice .05 either way, unless you're paying really close attention to your forks. In my case, the difference mainly comes down to "How close am I to bottoming out the forks?" I can usually compensate for slightly over or under-springing the bike by adjusting preload.

[Janx101]

The Katana shock is the better choice for heavier spring rates and heavier dudes. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone under 200 lbs. I am right on that line, but we didn't know about the R6 shock when I bought mine back in the dark ages of Srinath flanges. Like I said, I am about 205 with all gear and have the katana on the softest setting. I'm not sure what my preload is, whatever it takes to set the sag correctly. With my girlfriend on the back the total weight is more like 310 and the shock is perfect and would be better with .95s if you happen to weigh as much as two people 

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