2019 350sxf suspension settings

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I wanted to start this thread as there seems to be quite a lot of conflicting information on how to setup these forks in stock trim. I definitely notice that they are not the same as previous years and air pressure recommendations are all over the place.

Mid valve harshness seems to be the biggest complaint, which I definitely feel, but what I dont get is that some people (keefer testing, racer x) are saying to increase pressure for hold up, and others (mxa, forums) are saying to decrease pressure. This leaves me a little confused as to what direction to go.

The bike definitely feels quite a bit different than past years for the better, but I would just like more direction. My main question is do I 1: go higher on psi for hold up, and soften compression for comfort, or 2: go lower on psi and increase compression for hold up. If it even is that simple. Also I have no idea where to start with rebound...

I'm 165 w/o gear and a solid B rider. Strictly mx. Sag at 105
Shock felt a tad springy so I calmed it down with more rebound damping. I've been running around 148 psi + / - 1. The bike is very sensitive to psi change. I'm curious what others have done to get this bike feeling compliant in stock form. I cant imagine a revalve is absolutely necessary, but I'm not completely opposed. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Just wanna eliminate the bad info from the good.
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FGR01 5/19/2020 1:51pm
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The nice thing about air is it's still free. Try both higher and lower and see what you think. I suspect you'd probably like more air and less compression damping since your main complaint is mid-stroke harshness. Adding more damping generally increases perceived harshness.
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erik_94COBRA 5/19/2020 2:10pm
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Set air pressure to get adequate fork "spring rate", and front to rear balance when sag set properly. Stock might be a good starting point for you.

Clickers should be adjusted to get the damping you're looking for.

I have my '19 FC350 suspension revalved by Enzo and am very happy with it. Only downside is the corner feel which is an air fork problem.
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poopbutt444 5/19/2020 2:46pm
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erik_94COBRA wrote:
Set air pressure to get adequate fork "spring rate", and front to rear balance when sag set properly. Stock might be a good starting point for...
Set air pressure to get adequate fork "spring rate", and front to rear balance when sag set properly. Stock might be a good starting point for you.

Clickers should be adjusted to get the damping you're looking for.

I have my '19 FC350 suspension revalved by Enzo and am very happy with it. Only downside is the corner feel which is an air fork problem.
Ya I'm gonna go back to stock pressure and just go out on the clickers. Do most people slow the rebound down on the fork also? Seems to be a little fast.
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mxryan25 5/20/2020 7:46pm
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Base air pressure or a little bit lower should be good for you, and yes go out on compression and in on rebound

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MXer391 5/22/2020 1:57pm
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I have the same bike, weigh the same as you, and had the same problem. I believe I was running stock air pressure and went out on compression and in on rebound with the fork. I'm thinking something like 10.3 or 10.4 bars, 18 comp, 12 rebound. It worked OK. I had my stuff revalved by a good tuner and its 100 times better. The stock valving was good on big jumps but sucked on small stuff and turns. I was ready to buy spring forks but now I really like my setup. Its plush but still good bottoming resistance. I never asked what he did but I have a notion that my valving is something similar to what they are running in the new Factory Edition bikes but with a lower air pressure.
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poopbutt444 5/26/2020 4:51pm
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MXer391 wrote:
I have the same bike, weigh the same as you, and had the same problem. I believe I was running stock air pressure and went out...
I have the same bike, weigh the same as you, and had the same problem. I believe I was running stock air pressure and went out on compression and in on rebound with the fork. I'm thinking something like 10.3 or 10.4 bars, 18 comp, 12 rebound. It worked OK. I had my stuff revalved by a good tuner and its 100 times better. The stock valving was good on big jumps but sucked on small stuff and turns. I was ready to buy spring forks but now I really like my setup. Its plush but still good bottoming resistance. I never asked what he did but I have a notion that my valving is something similar to what they are running in the new Factory Edition bikes but with a lower air pressure.
Who did your revalve?
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MXer391 5/27/2020 10:24am
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MXer391 wrote:
I have the same bike, weigh the same as you, and had the same problem. I believe I was running stock air pressure and went out...
I have the same bike, weigh the same as you, and had the same problem. I believe I was running stock air pressure and went out on compression and in on rebound with the fork. I'm thinking something like 10.3 or 10.4 bars, 18 comp, 12 rebound. It worked OK. I had my stuff revalved by a good tuner and its 100 times better. The stock valving was good on big jumps but sucked on small stuff and turns. I was ready to buy spring forks but now I really like my setup. Its plush but still good bottoming resistance. I never asked what he did but I have a notion that my valving is something similar to what they are running in the new Factory Edition bikes but with a lower air pressure.
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Who did your revalve?
Powerband Racing. Billy is a great guy. I highly recommend him.

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