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thats the question my local dealer who happens to be my friend has been doing race tech mods for at least 12 years and he insists on me trying a race tech setup. is it worth the expense on the valves versus a regular revalve and respring? its for a 2009 rmz 250 to be ridden in worcs type races.
If you do it yourself the knowledge you gain in suspension valving and theory demistifies the voodoo witch docotor stuff that a "suspension guy" does to your stock suspenders. It took me a few times to get it right, but I became good at shock and fork tear down and revalve em quick... it actually became fun after a while and you really feel the difference!!!
Now, i'm not gonna lie, I didn't check the sag, had enough of working on the bike, I literally got the forks/shock shipped back, spent all day bolting other goodies to it and went for a ride...
Verdict? AWESOME... So nice front and rear, I haven't been riding much and actually got into a couple of "OH SHIT" situations, which is somewhat easy on that bike... but the suspension soaked everything up no worries... Highly recommend the work... Just going to tighten the rebound and go in on the compression - who would have thought i'm not as light as previously stated... haha... diet this week...
Do it dude, no regrets from me!!!!
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Voodoo science at its best!!!
It felt real good. Then I go ride mine to do my practice laps for that day and WOW, I was way more comfortable on his bike. Got back out on his bike and WOW his was way more smooth that mine. With all the suspension the same what made the difference?
After a close inspection his handle bars was 15 mm higher that mine, I pulled the bars clamps up and added 3 thick washers to make up for the height difference, and took to the track again. WOW what 15 mm to the height could make. My original low height must have been putting me in a cramped position.
Moral of story, It may not be a suspension problem.
Save our money for tires and keep the suspension fresh. You can do a lots with oil heights, different oil weights,fork height in clamps,correct clickers, spring rates and sag for your riding style,speed and weight.
Now I agree that there are lots of self taught suspension guy's that suck and they don't even know they are ripping you off that's how bad they are.
But VooDoo science it is not.
I do agree that many folks have the work done and don't need it.
We all know a titainium pipe should be first. ha ha ha
Here's a good question for ya. Why do the 5 major factories go out of thier way to put the wrong stuff in the suspension? Seems like over the past 40 years the experience they would gain that by now they would have that crap figured out.
I'm pissed! lets demand better from the OEM's. The could put any part in the suspension at a 10th the cost of an aftermarket unit.
Please someone from the manufacturer let me know why you put inferrior technology in your suspensions.
-Steve
To stay on topic, the first money spent on a bike, IMO, should be suspension rather than motor. To what level, there are so many factors that will decide that. It might just be that $2 screw driver, you never know. Taking notes, absolutely, just like jetting. Save your notes!!
I agree with you.
The difference between a well-matched suspension and one that's 'kinda close' is just night and day different and worth several seconds a lap in speed and huge percentages in fatigue, as well.
Pit Row
I disagree that you can throw out the idea that a re-valve is worthless. On the simplest terms, if you re-spring for your weight you will most likely need a re-valve in order to use all of the clicker settings at any given track ie; deep sand tracks, SX/AX, rough outdoors etc.
I also have noticed that some stock suspensions are better and cover more conditions than others. The one that comes to mind is Yamaha's SSS suspensions. I have had very expensive mods done to my CRF450 that now is worlds better than stock (it was to light) but my new YZ450 is better than anything i have ever had! I have only messed with clickers so far and it seems great
In the case of the original post, i would think that it may not be a bad idea to call and check many sources before i change anything and also talk to others with your bike and are your weight and ability, then decide.
I never realized just how much my gear weighed until I flew it to Pheonix this year. I wear 24 LBS of gear on a normal day.
No need to spend tons on suspension since many cannot even use or adjust to full capabilities.
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