Yamaha YZ 250 lowering spring rate question

Clint writes in with "I purchased the lowering link for my 2002 yz 250 I'm like 190lb. Could you tell me what spring to get it close way to soft now.

Our reply was "A 2002 YZ 250 comes sprung for a 160 pound rider. You need a heavier spring WITHOUT a YamaLink if you weigh 190 pounds. At 190 pounds with the stock spring you have too much sag BEFORE a YamaLink.

With the YamaLink you need to go up 15% in spring rate from the correct spring rate for a 190 pound rider. Visit http://racetech.com/ChooseVehicle.aspx and put in your bike and weight and riding terrain. Add 15% to 190 pounds when figuring out your YamaLink rate options. You can also see the proper spring rate BEFORE a YamaLink for a 190 pound rider.

If you are in between spring rates go for the heavier rate.