Spring rate on R1200GS?

[matteb]

Hi!
I have Wilbers suspension on my 1200GS. I have difficulties setting it up and I think the spring is to hard for med.
The stock shock had spring rate of 130Nm/mm and the Wilbers is set to 150 Nm/mm.
Has anybody replaced their spring to a softer setting? I am thinking of ordering a spring with the same spring rate as the stock White Power spring.

I am 75 kg and rides most time solo.

/Matteb

 

[APE]

Ohlins use a 140Nm as the standard spring rate for the rear shock. I suspect this would work best for your weight. I weigh 65kg and swapped it for a 130Nm which is fine - I think would be too soft if I weighed another 10kg. Sure the same goes for the Wilbers.

 

[al zheimers]

Are the springs the same size/length on the GS as the GSA?

I would be willing to sort something out with ya if you want to sell it as I'm a fat tosser and need to uprate my rear

 

[matteb]

I think the GS and the GSA (I suppose the A stands for adventure-modell)
has different springs. The Adventure has longer suspension lenght.

 

[Pukmeister]

Only 75KG, not your average GS'er then ?? You could always try eating more pies.......