Need Spring Help

I have a leaks fork tube, so I'm getting some new seals adn dust caps, new fork oil, but was wondering about what type of fork springs I should get, I dont think I'm gonna ever take the bike on the track, maybe I will, but most of my riding is on the streets, alot of mountain twisties. I'm a big guy, 6'4" and about 290 and yea they love'd me in my football league. Anyway I know I really max out my suspension and would like to give it a much needed boost, without killing my pockets, so I figure new springs are in order. Which ones for my size and preference for twisty road riding ???????? Thanks:bow

Go to sportrider magazine's website and look at how to check your static sag. This process will show you if you need to get stiffer springs or not (it would take too long to explain how to do this here). If you do need a stiffer spring - and at your weight it might make a big difference for you - just check out the top brands like Olins, etc. and choose by what you are willing to spend. I believe there is even an artical in Sportrider's website dealing with this issue. Anyway, that should get you on the right path. I just replaced my forks innards, but left the springs alone. After 33,000 mi they're still fine for my 185 lbs.

You are seriously too heavy for stock springs. Give a local suspension shop a call about it and have it installed while you're getting the oil and seals replaced. If you don't have a shop nearby, call Lindemann's out here in campbell, CA. They've done work on my bikes for the past 10 years. Also you should think about your rear shock as well.

Yeah the stock springs are too week. I'm at 260lbs now but was at 290 when I re-worked the suspension on my bike. The Heaviest spring I could get was and Ohlins 0.95 for the front and a 0.90 for the rear penske. I talked to Thermosman http://www.thermosman.com/ and that was the best combo I could get. Give him a call he is great to work with and he knows what he is doing he travels the country working with the pro-racers. The only problem is that it still is only meant for a 250lb rider. But some like a little softer suspension. For riding the twisties that would be fine. Heck I was racing the novice susperstock in WERA with the stock suspesion and did fine I only picked up about 3seconds with the change. It is possible to set up the stock fine if you want to save money.