Originally Posted by css_elfers

I put the same springs on my 05 220r. You'll get alot of diffrent opinions on this but this is just what I did. There is nothing special you should know or any special tool you should have. I just took the old springs out and droped the new ones in. I did put new preload spacers in (I think it was 8mm) but I didnt change, add or subract any fork oil. I just made sure most of the oil dripped off the old ones. You will notice a diffrence with the fourties installed just dont forget to play with the clickers.

ELF

Originally Posted by css_elfers

I put everything together without the preload spacer then measured the gap from the top of the spring to the bottom of the cap nut (with washers) that is the spacer size. Then you have to add preload (how much depression you want on the spring) which is usually 5-10 mm I think. Make sure you push down all the way on the spring and pull up on the nut then measure. Also do a forum search "preload spacers" and my old post will come up and it might better explain.

ELF