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thanks a million for answering , in two word s "popping up" you have said what i have trying to describe to other tuners .but none of them understood
I've received from good info from the Vital Crew lately on an issue I'm having but I thought I'd run it by you as well.
The forks on the 2005 YZ125 apparently came with too much Preload, The common fix was spacers. We did the spacers last year because I was having Headshake issues as well initial harshness on square edged bumps. Well the headshake and harsness is back again as I've got myself in shape and I'm pushing things a bit further. I can still hear the springs rattle when I put the bike up on the stand
Sag is now at 103, Fork tube runout is 5mm. I'm 160 lbs riding with the stock springs.
I guess in my head the correct fix would be a longer spring? Does anyone sell one or do you know of a spring that would be the correct length?
Any info you could offer would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
One, the picture of you and Shaun Palmer had me chuckling a little... How much did you work with Palmer and what did you think of the crazy guy?
Two, what was the most interesting track you tested at or rode outside of the US?
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I want to thank you for doing this. You have put in the time and effort to give detailed answers. I will say that you have gone above and beyond expectations. Nice to see that you are still the same guy that took the time to help me with not only my suspension but also with my riding. You are a class act.
Tim Foster
2. Probably the craziest track I ever rode on was in Brazil. I remember thinking that it was a bunch of wild free riding ideas put onto a motocross track. There was a long, steep downhil, and about 15 feet before the edge, they built a big steep jump. You would hit this jump and it would throw you high in the air, then the downhil after it would allow you to stay in the air for about 5 seconds! It was super hairy, but actually pretty safe and fun.
- Any other road trip or testing stories that involved any Northern Cal. riders or tracks?
- Did you have a favorite track up here?
My question for you is I can get pretty good results modifying KYB and Showa stuff but have always struggled with WP forks, no matter what I try. Any pointers? The earlier part on mid valve was good and got me thinking in a different way I hadn't before. Thanks.
Pit Row
I appreciate the amount of time and explanation you have committed to everyone's answers. Best Q&A thus far! Thank you!!
Thanks GuyB and Ross
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