I have a 2005 demo 8 pro that i just built up. I'm about 140pds, and the frame is a medium so it comes with a 450pd spring. It feels kind of stiff but not that bad at all. The shock also has the minimum amount of air in it so i cant make it any softer. Should i just get a 400pd spring? Thanks
Demo 8 owners
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yeah I would run the 400# spring in your case...
i weigh 130lbs and run the 450pd spring and im about to order a ti spring and im going to get the 450. my friend that weighs 140 also, bought an 05 and sent in for his free ti spring and they sent him back a 450, so it is the right spring for you. if you go into your lbs and ask them to set it up for your weight they most likey would
I weigh 158lbs and I am in love with my 550lb spring. I hate those silly short chainstays though. With the 450lb spring I bottomed out non-stop. With the heavier spring, I run less progressivity on the shock, and 49psi in the cv/t chamber. Works great! (Swinger 4way shock, out of control pilot)
holy crap! you're running a 550 and you only weigh 158!!? that's like 100#'s over recommended for your weight. i'm 225 and running a 500 but i'm on that borderline between needing a 500/550. man, your demo must pedal like mad.
Speaking from experience with my Demo 8, for your weight I would definitely run the 400 lbs. spring.
Do you have a Swinger 4-way or a DHX? This also effects things. I've found that the compression on the Swinger is more firm than on the DHX.
Do you have a Swinger 4-way or a DHX? This also effects things. I've found that the compression on the Swinger is more firm than on the DHX.
YOU NEED A 400.You can see it by yourself, Im pretty sure those guys at TFtuned knows a few things about settings...
http://www.tftunedshox.com/springcalc.htm
http://www.tftunedshox.com/springcalc.htm
2005 bikes came with a coupon for a ti spring. They were supposed to ship with the bikes and weren't available at the time.CharlieM said:
This may be a hint as to why you don't like the way the rear suspension tracks...bikenweed said:
Just built up an 06 small D8 with a DHX 5 w/400 spring. I weigh 150 with gear. Running about 40% sag, 3/4 boost in, no propedal, with 110 psi in the shock. Pretty much perfect. Open slope, drops etc. was amazing. Very impressed with the bike.
i think it was just the 05's with the swinger. it was a manitou deal. correct me if i'm wrong but i think the 06 D8's were spec'd with a DHX.