stock showa spring rate?

[al v]

Does anyone know the spring rate of the stock showa (mx0-003) shock?

I did some research on the progressive shocks and here is what I found:

440-4230C 11.5" HD 2.11" travel, 270/315 spring
440-4202C 11.5" STD 2.11" travel, 210/250 spring

440-4232C 12.0" HD 2.58" travel, 270/315 spring
440-4229C 12.0" STD 2.58" travel, 210/250 spring

440-4233C 12.5" HD 2.95 travel, 210/250 spring
440-4209C 12.5" STD, 2.95" travel, 120/170 spring

440-4221C 13" HD 3.18 travel, 140/200 spring
440-4213C 13" STD 3.18 travel, 120/170 spring

You'll note that on the 13" there is only a small change between HD and STD.

On the 12.5", there is a big change between HD and STD.

The 12" STD has the same spring rate as the 12.5" HD.

The 11.5" HD and 12.0" HD look like they could be a bit harsh.

Info was found at:
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/pdfs/7100-105.pdf

[al v]

Contacted Showa and they said to contact Honda as they are only a supplier.

Called American Honda at (866) 784-1870, thinking they wouldn't help at all, but the lady I spoke to was super nice, took my number, and said she would do some research and get back to me. Score one for Honda support. I'm impressed. I'll really be impressed if she comes back with an answer.