avarage rider, suspension setup help

olehoi
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Got a used bike with rg3 suspension, how would you set it up for best performance for an avarage rider. Sag and springs are perfect. Just need rebound and compres setup.

My track is medium to hard.

Suzuki RMZ 250
Weight: 198LBS/90KG
Hight: 6'2''

Existing settings:

Skill Level: Pro MX

Fork external settings:
SpringsDizzy TK
Preload: 10 clicks in
Pressure springs: STK
Compression adj: 12
Rebound adj: 12
Oil lvl: 300 L-R
Fork position: 4mm

Shock external settings:
Spring: 5.7kg
Preload: 11mm
Sag: 98-102mm
Free sag: -
Compression adj high: 3v
Compression adj low: 16
Rebound adj: 12
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Nom DeGuerre
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2/24/2016 2:36pm
Too much info missing... bike, rider weight, existing settings?
olehoi
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2/24/2016 2:41pm
Too much info missing... bike, rider weight, existing settings?
all info is updated
Nom DeGuerre
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2/24/2016 2:48pm
I think your weight may compensate for some of the settings, the valving may or may not be an issue. Have you ridden it yet, as is?
Nom DeGuerre
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2/24/2016 2:52pm
For example, if the front pushes, etc, back the comp down a cluck or two. Since the springs and sag are good, verify the existing settings, then see how it goes. May be pretty good with the settings as given.

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olehoi
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I think your weight may compensate for some of the settings, the valving may or may not be an issue. Have you ridden it yet, as...
I think your weight may compensate for some of the settings, the valving may or may not be an issue. Have you ridden it yet, as is?
Its tracking like nothing else, but it feels stiff and it is not very comfortable.

The faster i go the better they feel, problem is that i cant go as fast as they are set up to work optimaly...
olehoi
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For example, if the front pushes, etc, back the comp down a cluck or two. Since the springs and sag are good, verify the existing settings...
For example, if the front pushes, etc, back the comp down a cluck or two. Since the springs and sag are good, verify the existing settings, then see how it goes. May be pretty good with the settings as given.
Thanks mate, ill give it a try Wink
brimx153
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2/24/2016 4:21pm
not enough sag , ud need at least 105mm to 110mm on a Suzuki imo . If it is harsh you need to figure out is it because you are not running enough comp ,and the bike is riding in the middle of the stroke or if you need to soften the first part of the stroke . It happens loads of times someone says the bike is really hard and harsh .First thing they do is soften the comp , which makes it worse .try figure out that first . But like the other poster said you need more info on what the bike is doing . a bike will hook up great when its to soft in the rear because it squats ,untill it hits a bump, that is .But it could be loads of thing ,to slow of rebound will make the bike pack and feel harsh too
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2/24/2016 4:33pm Edited Date/Time 2/24/2016 4:35pm
You are calming to be a pro rider...you really shouldn't need to be asking these questions. Find a nuteral starting point and go from there, or just be honest about skill level!

Never mind re-read sorry for being a dick!
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2/24/2016 4:59pm Edited Date/Time 2/24/2016 5:00pm
valving may be off as well, what was the previous set up for mainly? there will be some give and take..
2/24/2016 7:03pm Edited Date/Time 2/24/2016 7:04pm
If it was set up for a pro level rider, you need to get it revalved. Period. Either that or go a lot faster.
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2/24/2016 10:16pm
Try and go all the way soft on compression and in the middle on rebound clickers. If it's still too harsh then take it for a Revalve.

2/24/2016 10:44pm
this guy wanted opinions on how to improve his bike, you all assholes didn't do that.
2/25/2016 3:11am
this guy wanted opinions on how to improve his bike, you all assholes didn't do that.
I thought he got some good advice. Do you even read bro? I predict a short posting career for you. What were your previous user names?
brimx153
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Start with standard clicks front and back , reb and comp. Then start turning your comp in by 2 clicks on the front. See if it feel s better or worse , or the same . if it is better or the same go 2 more in . Keep doing this. Till it feels worse or way to hard , write the nub of click down . Now put it back to standard , this time go out on comp . Again ask yourself better or worse , keep going til it get worse write that down . the hardest and softest nub is ur adjustment range. Now Put the forks stock again . This time add more com. To the shock , do the same as you did the front . Add comp. Till it gets worse .then soften till it get s worse . This will give you an adjustment range eg you'll know that u can go between eg 7 and 13 on comp , so keep it in that range. For reb. Start with forks. Start at standard turn it in till the bike starts turning in on all the turn s , it will feel like the bike wants to turn to tight. Then go out on reb untill the bike is drifting wide and hard to hold a tight line . This is ur adjustment range for reb. Set the back to level the bike out . Remember anything do on the back will affect the front and vice versa. Try run the reb as fast as you can . Without affecting turning

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