Gauging interest for lowering springs for the KFX-700

DragBeoch · 06-11-2009, 09:34 PM

Will they come in pink???

**twyztid** · 06-11-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mike@bwoodyperformance

I just mainly need input, do you guys want lower springs or just softer or both?

I don't need the lowering. If I want to lower it, I could get the lowering kit from Venforcer. I would mainly just like to have softer springs. The stockers are very harsh. They may be alright for someone 220+ lbs but I am 180 and they are way too stiff. A softer spring with the same ride height would be the way to go.

aaron_j · 06-12-2009, 06:28 AM

i would think just softer. im 265 and feel like if i try a donut ill roll the bike on top of myself. lowerong would be nice, but then the loss of ground clearance would kinda suck for trail riding

**twyztid** · 06-12-2009, 07:25 AM

I think that softer springs used in conjuction with Venforcer's lowering kit would be a nice setup (if you wanted to go lower).

Would you make only one spring rate or a few different ones based on rider weight. Seems like a softer spring for a 180-lb rider would be too soft for a 260-275 lb rider.

05-BF-750 · 06-12-2009, 07:38 AM

I'd only be interested in a softer OEM replacement springs. I'm 150 and the stock springs beat me to death. Softer springs would be the perfect mod for the V.

The Speed Force · 06-12-2009, 09:24 AM

I am interested pending a good price. Powdercoated black.

**mike@bwoodyperformance** · 06-12-2009, 03:19 PM

alright its done then we'll just change the load rate too make them softer, i'll keep you all informed on the progress.

05-BF-750 · 06-12-2009, 07:26 PM

How long will it take to make the springs?

**mike@bwoodyperformance** · 06-12-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 05-BF-750

How long will it take to make the springs?

Should only take a couple of weeks to get some prototype sets out.

**twyztid** · 06-12-2009, 08:01 PM

I am really looking forward to the outcome of this. When I put the Works triple-rate shocks on the front of my green V it was WAY better because they are softer. The same thing would be nice to do to the rear shock. My orange V is stock all the way around so that one could benefit from a whole set.

If it helps at all, a tech at Works told me the spring rates of the springs on the front shocks that I have. I had bought them used and had no idea of the spring rates. I measured them with a calipers and he knew exactly what spring rates they were. The uppers (blue) are 600-lb, the middle ones (black) are 900-lb, and the lower main spring (red) is 235-lb. I don't know if any of that info would apply or help for the springs you are trying to setup. Here's a picture.

06-11-2009, 10:30 PM	#12
twyztid Premium Member Feedback Score: 5 reviews Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,239 (8)	Quote: Originally Posted by mike@bwoodyperformance I just mainly need input, do you guys want lower springs or just softer or both? I don't need the lowering. If I want to lower it, I could get the lowering kit from Venforcer. I would mainly just like to have softer springs. The stockers are very harsh. They may be alright for someone 220+ lbs but I am 180 and they are way too stiff. A softer spring with the same ride height would be the way to go. __________________ ... '04 Green KFX730 Fundy 11.1:1 Pistons, FST Stage 2 cams, Ceramic-coated Muzzy Exhaust, +4 Swingarm Extension, 12-Hole Mod, UPP Cross-over Intakes, 6* Timing Advance Key, #43 drilled main jets, #42 pilots, needles 1.2mm shimmed, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Elka Front Shocks, Revalved Rear Shock w/ Road Magnet Spring, TrailTech X-bars/Clamp, Pro-Armor nerfs--bumper--grab bar, 25x12-10 10-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x11 wheels, EPI Almond Spring w/ 2 shims... 5.655 in 300' sand drags with stock bolt-on motor (haven't raced the 730 yet) '04 Orange KFX700 DMC Afterburner Quiet4 Dual Exhaust, 12-hole Airbox Mod, 180f/182r main jets, shimmed needles, 6* Timing Advance Key, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Road Magnet Suspension Springs, 24x11-10 8-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x10 wheels, EPI Pink Spring 26x12-12 16-Paddle or 8-Paddle Tires for sale

06-12-2009, 06:28 AM	#13
aaron_j Senior Member Feedback Score: 3 reviews Join Date: May 2009 Location: st. bernard, la. ( nola ) Posts: 1,031 (0)	i would think just softer. im 265 and feel like if i try a donut ill roll the bike on top of myself. lowerong would be nice, but then the loss of ground clearance would kinda suck for trail riding __________________ 04 kfx700 kawi green, muzzy pro, k&n , polaris white spring, prm desert bumper/grab bar, 12 hole/ms mods, 5/64 mains, 42 pilots, carb mods, dynatek, 6* key, rox anti vibe risers, tag x5 bars, Camo's shorty shifter 05 marble orange kfx700, theft recovery project!! aka " voodoo quad ": fps, amr, lte's . . . need to get it torn down, machined and put together 02 prairie 650, camo ,27" mudzillas,25" holeshot atr's, currently not running

06-12-2009, 07:25 AM	#14
twyztid Premium Member Feedback Score: 5 reviews Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,239 (8)	I think that softer springs used in conjuction with Venforcer's lowering kit would be a nice setup (if you wanted to go lower). Would you make only one spring rate or a few different ones based on rider weight. Seems like a softer spring for a 180-lb rider would be too soft for a 260-275 lb rider. __________________ ... '04 Green KFX730 Fundy 11.1:1 Pistons, FST Stage 2 cams, Ceramic-coated Muzzy Exhaust, +4 Swingarm Extension, 12-Hole Mod, UPP Cross-over Intakes, 6* Timing Advance Key, #43 drilled main jets, #42 pilots, needles 1.2mm shimmed, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Elka Front Shocks, Revalved Rear Shock w/ Road Magnet Spring, TrailTech X-bars/Clamp, Pro-Armor nerfs--bumper--grab bar, 25x12-10 10-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x11 wheels, EPI Almond Spring w/ 2 shims... 5.655 in 300' sand drags with stock bolt-on motor (haven't raced the 730 yet) '04 Orange KFX700 DMC Afterburner Quiet4 Dual Exhaust, 12-hole Airbox Mod, 180f/182r main jets, shimmed needles, 6* Timing Advance Key, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Road Magnet Suspension Springs, 24x11-10 8-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x10 wheels, EPI Pink Spring 26x12-12 16-Paddle or 8-Paddle Tires for sale

06-12-2009, 07:38 AM	#15
05-BF-750 Senior Member Feedback Score: 11 reviews Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mt Comfort Indiana Posts: 3,062 (4)	I'd only be interested in a softer OEM replacement springs. I'm 150 and the stock springs beat me to death. Softer springs would be the perfect mod for the V. __________________ 2005 FPS 700= FPS BBK, VFJ clutch, Quadboss full skids, K&N Filter,12 hole mod, 42 pj, LTE dual exhaust, Spark plug boot mod, ASR SS Brake Lines, Crossover intake, Razr 2's on Hiper Tech 3, Orange Power Madd Handguards, TrailTech bars, mount , Vector, Carbon Fiber hood, H.E.P Taillight, AC front bumper, AC nerf bars, fan switch 2007 Brute Force 665= VFJ clutch, 82mm pistons, CWR 418 cams, Custom BKuzzy exhaust, K&N filter, UPP intake, Electric fuel pump, Fan switch, 42 pilots

06-12-2009, 09:24 AM	#16
The Speed Force Senior Member Feedback Score: 3 reviews Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NorthEast, TX Posts: 2,512 (2)	I am interested pending a good price. Powdercoated black. __________________ The Speed Force KFX800™ FST800, Stage 3's, Muzzy Pro, VFJ Stage 3, EPI Maroon, Motosport Alloy Wheels, Duro Scorchers, Powdercoated Everything. Proud winner of August '09 KOTM and lucky winner of December '09 KOTM.

06-11-2009, 09:34 PM	#11
DragBeoch Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2008 Location: Joppa MD Posts: 2,939 (0)	Will they come in pink???

06-12-2009, 03:19 PM	#17
mike@bwoodyperformance Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 170 (0)	alright its done then we'll just change the load rate too make them softer, i'll keep you all informed on the progress. __________________ 2009 Renegade X (HID Conversion, Stock) 2009 Polaris RZR (muzzy, power commander, BWoody snorkel kit, clutch limiter removed) 2009 KFX 700 V-Force (AMR 730 BBK, Muzzy SUper Pro, Venforcer +4, xx cams, AMR p&p heads, +1.5 int. +1 ext. Valves, crossover intakes, 6 degree key, Trailtech clamp, trailtech vapor, 12 hole mod, velocity stacks, Twin air filter, maroon clutch spring, custom BWoody oil catch can, Plethora of green powdercoating) 2009 Polaris 850 XP LE(HID, Super Swampers ITP rims) 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring (AAen slip on, HMF tuner, K&N) 2009 Polaris Sportsman 300 2006 Polaris Hawkeye 300 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 (392 stroker 530 whp) 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 (11.27@122) 2005 Viper SRT-10 Truck (Beater...lol) 2004 Dodge Viper (941whp 984Tq) 2004 Dodge neon (10.43 @ 136) 1968 Road Runner 440 6 pack

06-12-2009, 07:26 PM	#18
05-BF-750 Senior Member Feedback Score: 11 reviews Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mt Comfort Indiana Posts: 3,062 (4)	How long will it take to make the springs? __________________ 2005 FPS 700= FPS BBK, VFJ clutch, Quadboss full skids, K&N Filter,12 hole mod, 42 pj, LTE dual exhaust, Spark plug boot mod, ASR SS Brake Lines, Crossover intake, Razr 2's on Hiper Tech 3, Orange Power Madd Handguards, TrailTech bars, mount , Vector, Carbon Fiber hood, H.E.P Taillight, AC front bumper, AC nerf bars, fan switch 2007 Brute Force 665= VFJ clutch, 82mm pistons, CWR 418 cams, Custom BKuzzy exhaust, K&N filter, UPP intake, Electric fuel pump, Fan switch, 42 pilots

06-12-2009, 07:38 PM	#19
mike@bwoodyperformance Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 170 (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by 05-BF-750 How long will it take to make the springs? Should only take a couple of weeks to get some prototype sets out. __________________ 2009 Renegade X (HID Conversion, Stock) 2009 Polaris RZR (muzzy, power commander, BWoody snorkel kit, clutch limiter removed) 2009 KFX 700 V-Force (AMR 730 BBK, Muzzy SUper Pro, Venforcer +4, xx cams, AMR p&p heads, +1.5 int. +1 ext. Valves, crossover intakes, 6 degree key, Trailtech clamp, trailtech vapor, 12 hole mod, velocity stacks, Twin air filter, maroon clutch spring, custom BWoody oil catch can, Plethora of green powdercoating) 2009 Polaris 850 XP LE(HID, Super Swampers ITP rims) 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring (AAen slip on, HMF tuner, K&N) 2009 Polaris Sportsman 300 2006 Polaris Hawkeye 300 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 (392 stroker 530 whp) 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 (11.27@122) 2005 Viper SRT-10 Truck (Beater...lol) 2004 Dodge Viper (941whp 984Tq) 2004 Dodge neon (10.43 @ 136) 1968 Road Runner 440 6 pack

06-12-2009, 08:01 PM	#20
twyztid Premium Member Feedback Score: 5 reviews Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,239 (8)	I am really looking forward to the outcome of this. When I put the Works triple-rate shocks on the front of my green V it was WAY better because they are softer. The same thing would be nice to do to the rear shock. My orange V is stock all the way around so that one could benefit from a whole set. If it helps at all, a tech at Works told me the spring rates of the springs on the front shocks that I have. I had bought them used and had no idea of the spring rates. I measured them with a calipers and he knew exactly what spring rates they were. The uppers (blue) are 600-lb, the middle ones (black) are 900-lb, and the lower main spring (red) is 235-lb. I don't know if any of that info would apply or help for the springs you are trying to setup. Here's a picture. __________________ ... '04 Green KFX730 Fundy 11.1:1 Pistons, FST Stage 2 cams, Ceramic-coated Muzzy Exhaust, +4 Swingarm Extension, 12-Hole Mod, UPP Cross-over Intakes, 6* Timing Advance Key, #43 drilled main jets, #42 pilots, needles 1.2mm shimmed, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Elka Front Shocks, Revalved Rear Shock w/ Road Magnet Spring, TrailTech X-bars/Clamp, Pro-Armor nerfs--bumper--grab bar, 25x12-10 10-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x11 wheels, EPI Almond Spring w/ 2 shims... 5.655 in 300' sand drags with stock bolt-on motor (haven't raced the 730 yet) '04 Orange KFX700 DMC Afterburner Quiet4 Dual Exhaust, 12-hole Airbox Mod, 180f/182r main jets, shimmed needles, 6* Timing Advance Key, Spark Plug Boot Mod, Road Magnet Suspension Springs, 24x11-10 8-paddle Skat-Trak Extremes on 10x10 wheels, EPI Pink Spring 26x12-12 16-Paddle or 8-Paddle Tires for sale

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