[That Car Guy Eddie]

For those of you that don't know, there is a company offering spring tenders to assist with overall ride quality and ride height.

 

[Jsinburt]

Is anyone on here running these springs? I would like some more feedback before pulling the trigger.

 

[Rocky Heap]

Only $240 bucks. Kawasaki KRX 1000 2 Seat Tender Spring Upgrade Kit (non live valve) (backordered Est. Ship date 3/25/21)

I just installed a set, I'm gathering photos for a full report.

reset shock settings twice on front / rear to really dial them in.

2nd time did 4.5" down on fronts (instructions called for 3" but that only gave me 13" of clearance),

rear leave crossover rings to stock position.

16" clearance front / rear with stock tires. Front springs are wayyyyyy longer then stockers.

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[Atcdan13]

Have you driven it yet? I wonder if this is just worth doing early and being done with it.

 

[Rocky Heap]

Haven't done a major ride on them yet, but around the yard and cornering you can tell you have more suspension travel up front. Front end will float more, takes a set in a corner and then stays planted. I hit a rail road tie at about 25-30mph. soaked it right up pretty smoothly. Haven't had the chance to open it up yet and do 40 through deep woops, but my guess is that it'll soak them up much better than stock. While the shocks were apart I also added the anti-clunk rubber o-rings so that'll be interesting to see if they help with suspension knocking.

 

[GWH]

Haven't done a major ride on them yet, but around the yard and cornering you can tell you have more suspension travel up front. Front end will float more, takes a set in a corner and then stays planted. I hit a rail road tie at about 25-30mph. soaked it right up pretty smoothly. Haven't had the chance to open it up yet and do 40 through deep woops, but my guess is that it'll soak them up much better than stock. While the shocks were apart I also added the anti-clunk rubber o-rings so that'll be interesting to see if they help with suspension knocking.

Watching intently

 

[Rocky Heap]

 

[Paul65]

Their website now says 175 people have purchased these. Following, please keep us posted.

 

[Atcdan13]

I got a fedex notification that my tender springs should be delivered tomorrow.

 

[Rocky Heap]

you can do the rear shocks while they are on the machine, no need to pull the top bolt on them.

 

[Rocky Heap]

 

[Atcdan13]

what did you set your crossover rings to?

 

[Rocky Heap]

left the crossover ring in stock location for lower springs front / rear. Rear top lock ring in stock location too. Front lock ring 4.5" from the top of shock. I think instructions called for 3" down but that only gave me 13-14" of front height so I pulled fronts back off and reset them at 4.5" down. My settings have me a 16" front and rear now after a few short drives with no radical trail use yet.

 

[Atcdan13]

👍🏻

 

[Jsinburt]

Be careful everyone. I found out that if you lift your ride too much then short people cannot reach into the cooler to get you a beer.

 

[Tyekay2390]

left the crossover ring in stock location for lower springs front / rear. Rear top lock ring in stock location too. Front lock ring 4.5" from the top of shock. I think instructions called for 3" down but that only gave me 13-14" of front height. My settings have me a 16" front and rear now after a few short drives with no radical trail use yet.

Rocky have you noticed any spring bowing in the fronts since there alot longer then the stock ones? Meaning have u noticed them rubbing the shock body? Thanks

 

[Atcdan13]

Be careful everyone. I found out that if you lift your ride too much then short people cannot reach into the cooler to get you a beer.

Well dang. That’s a heck of a bonus. I ride with two short guys often who always drink my beer. 😂

 

[Jsinburt]

Well dang. That’s a heck of a bonus. I ride with to short guys often who always drink my beer. 😂

Well with the money you save you can splurge on something else for the KRX. Maybe a massaging seat or a roof mount Gatling gun.

 

[Atcdan13]

Well with the money you save you can splurge on something else for the KRX. Maybe a massaging seat or a roof mount Gatling gun.

Gatling gun. Hmmm. I like the sound of that.

 

[BigParm]