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Posted this in the wrong section to begin with so I'm moving it here now.
Hi guys, got a quick question about what causes front end push? I'm not really good with suspension but have seen the term used but never knew what it meant till the other night. I was racing my 07 RM 250 and noticed what I assume is front end push. I was trying to turn and it was wanting to go straight. Don't really know how else to describe it but it kind of felt like it was "pushing" straight instead of turning like I wanted it too.
What part of the suspension needs to be addressed to fix this or at least make it better? Like I said I'm not that great with suspension and have never really noticed it till the other night .
Hi guys, got a quick question about what causes front end push? I'm not really good with suspension but have seen the term used but never knew what it meant till the other night. I was racing my 07 RM 250 and noticed what I assume is front end push. I was trying to turn and it was wanting to go straight. Don't really know how else to describe it but it kind of felt like it was "pushing" straight instead of turning like I wanted it too.
What part of the suspension needs to be addressed to fix this or at least make it better? Like I said I'm not that great with suspension and have never really noticed it till the other night .
Since you say you aren't that great with suspension, I'd tell you to establish a baseline and use a notebook to log changes so you can learn what effect any changes are having (and so you'll know where you are, where you came from and how you got there).
So, to get a baseline I would first determine if the springs are usable for your weight, and if so I would then set the rear sag to about 100mm for a starting point. I'd also set all the clickers to the stock settings to be sure you aren't way off the reservation and check the fork height in the triple clamps to see if it's in the stock position. Then ride it and see what it's doing.
If it's still pushing the front end after this, I'd look at making adjustments to it.
There are a number of adjustments that can be made but it will help you get where you want to be quicker if you understand how each affects the handling. Keeping a log is a big part of learning and diagnosing handling and suspension issues.
I also second what mr bean said. if you bought the bike used, set all of the clicker settings back to stock, and verify your fluid level is what it should be from the factory. Then set the sag and go from there. Stock valving/springs "should" be adequate if youre in the 160-190 pound range.
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You're talking about probably the best turning bike of all time here! I've rode RM 250's since '93 and still have an '06 I ride quite a bit.
Even with any worn out goofy front tire on it you shouldn't be having any problems unless you're sitting on the rear fender.
Thanks for the info and help guys.
Gerald
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