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11/14/2017 11:41am
11/14/2017 11:41am
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11/14/2017 11:41am
I sold my '14 350 and I never liked those jackhammers. Now I'm eyeballing a '17 RMZ450 and the rep on these forks are clear. I've never had air forks and setting air pressures at the track wouldn't bother me. So which forks are worse? Should I look for a Yz instead? Need opinions please
But the 17 RMZ is so cheap(relatively) that a set of Öhlins TTX cartridges could be a really good option for you if you go with the RMZ.
The Shop
Don't take it personally because you have an RMZ. It wasn't a shot at anyone.
Valving and good air and oil seals is key on the TAC fork. Get it valved for your riding style and have the company install the SKF Glide kit and they'll work really well.
Before you ride for the day, set the fork pressure properly (there is a correct order) and bleed the air screw on the damper side.
Don't make the mistake of chasing pressures. Remember that you have many clicks of compression and rebound damping to work with.
Did i say that the TAC is impossible to turn into a good fork? No i didn't.
OP could probably get a brand new RMZ for what, 6k? Add a set of Öhlins cartridges for 1k(or cheaper if you can find a used set) and he would have a very good bike.
Edit: Just saw an 18 RMZ450 at another dealer for $7399...
I sent them out for work, including the SKF glide kit, and they are much better.
If I find a decent set of Spring Forks, I will change them over to save the hassle of air folk set up.
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