bbr shock spring
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:02 pm
any1 got directions or anything to switch out stock spring for the stiffer bbr spring?? or has any1 done it before?? thanks
And then to put the new one on, we did the same thing.CRF's Only Forums
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:51 am
I did it on a xr100, and that rear shock is a PITA. A area on the frontloader of our tractor randomly was the right size and we used the hydraulics to compress the old one. And then to put the new one on, we did the same thing.
And then to put the new one on, we did the same thing.Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:04 am
I did one on our old CRF50 and it was a piece of cake. But i don't know how the shock is on a 150F.
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:07 pm
Any other tips? We are going to install our new BBR springs next week.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:52 pm
Got some great tips. Just did mine. The hardest part on the front was getting the fork oil drain plug out.
On the back:
1. Set the bike on something so the rear tire is just slightly off the ground.
2. Remove the number panels, seat and airbox.
3. Unscrew the two spanner nuts off of the top of the old spring as far as you can with it hooked up. (Dad just used a hammer and punch).
4. Remove the top bolt on the shock and you can rock it rearward far enough to remove the two spanner nuts, pull off the spring and put on the new one.
This is where some had problems getting the spring compressed enough to get the spanner nuts back on. We were able to put just a little pressure on the spring and get both spanner nuts on without any trouble.
5. Tighten the spanner nuts to your liking, swing the shock back into place and replace the bolt.
6. Replace the body panels, airbox and your done.
On the back:
1. Set the bike on something so the rear tire is just slightly off the ground.
2. Remove the number panels, seat and airbox.
3. Unscrew the two spanner nuts off of the top of the old spring as far as you can with it hooked up. (Dad just used a hammer and punch).
4. Remove the top bolt on the shock and you can rock it rearward far enough to remove the two spanner nuts, pull off the spring and put on the new one.
This is where some had problems getting the spring compressed enough to get the spanner nuts back on. We were able to put just a little pressure on the spring and get both spanner nuts on without any trouble.
5. Tighten the spanner nuts to your liking, swing the shock back into place and replace the bolt.
6. Replace the body panels, airbox and your done.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:03 pm
I have seen a lot of talk on here about the soft suspension on these bikes and I agree. My 95 lbs. used to sit my bike down far enough that I could sit flatfooted on it and I am a short 13 yr. old. The BBR spring set raised the bike 1 1/2" in front and 4" in the rear while setting on the kickstand. I can't wait until tomorrow and I can see how they perform. We put on a new front tire tonight and the BBR spring set in under two hours.
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:55 pm
be sure to let us know how the bike was with the new springs.
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:28 pm
The bike handles AWESOME! I highly recommend these springs to everyone. Here is why. I am still under 100 lbs. and these are still plenty soft. I didn't bottom out when jumping and the front stuck better in the corners. I still believe it had plenty of sag, but I just tightened the rear spanner nuts enough to hold the rear spring tight. I expected that I would need it loose with all of the input I have seen here about these springs being too stiff. My dad also liked them and at 240 lbs. he didn't bottom them out either, but he isn't very aggressive.