SBK fork questions

[caperix]

I am collecting the parts to do a 998 fork swap on my monster.  It is my understanding that most 998's had .95 or 1.0 springs in them that is too stiff for the monster.  What chart does every one use for determining the correct spring for a fork swap?  Most people seem to use .85 springs, I'm about 160 so I think those should work for me.
I do not have a manual for the 998, do they disassemble the same way as a 848 showa?

[Speeddog]

All SBK forks came with .95 or 1.0 springs.

.85 would be a good starting point.

[fasterblkduc]

+1 to Speeddog...I put 998 forks on my race Monster and sprung them with .85 springs. I weigh 155lbs.

[corey]

+1 to Speeddog...I put 998 forks on my race Monster and sprung them with .85 springs. I weigh 155lbs.

so for someone who is roughly, say, 205lbs WITH gear, would you guys consider the .95/1.0 springs in a SBK fork to be pretty well sprung for that weight on a monster?

[fasterblkduc]

Probably. Just go to the Racetech website and use the calculator. Figure the spring rate for your weight and bike. Then use the same rate when buying springs for the superbike forks. The spring rate is the same no matter what forks you use. Don't believe me? Call Racetech and ask them yourself. 

[caperix]

Probably. Just go to the Racetech website and use the calculator. Figure the spring rate for your weight and bike. Then use the same rate when buying springs for the superbike forks. The spring rate is the same no matter what forks you use. Don't believe me? Call Racetech and ask them yourself. 

Thats what I figgured, I was a little woried when the only ST chassis monster I could find listed was a heavier S4.  Thanks for the info.

[Speeddog]

so for someone who is roughly, say, 205lbs WITH gear, would you guys consider the .95/1.0 springs in a SBK fork to be pretty well sprung for that weight on a monster?

I'd say .95 for you on an 800.