Thanks for the reply, after some inquiries to the supplier of the springs I found out the wrong spring was sent, as you mentioned it was too long, hence it had preload from the start!!! As a result I decided to get things done properly and sent my shock and forks to them for a full rebuild including a revalve.

The shock spring was quoted as being 9kg/mm and fork springs at .60kg/mm so probably on the firm side, but as I come from an off road back ground I hope I can skip over trail trash (water bars/ruts) and know the suspension can handle it.

Guess I should go to newbie lounge and introduce my self now!

Cheers