Many modern forks with a.52N/m may feel plusher than a fork with a.48kg, (don’t be too stuck on just because you used a.43kg in the mid 1990’s your current machine needs that number) Its getting popular to also field check front rider sag also, it’s a lot harder to do than the rear but possible to do the front spring preload and spring rate calculation. An Infinite amount of variables may determine a spring choice,bike geometry, engine placement, fork technology, etc. So when talking about fork springs rates it’s best to clarify that.