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Bought a KTM 2015 350 sxf a month a go. The forks and shock had been revalved for a lighter rider. They replaced the springs also to make it softer. The bike just feels stiff but I'm getting the shock closer. But the forks are killing me on the square edge stuff. The compression is all they way soft but still feels like it's not soft enough. I'm 47 and just ride some here and there on the mx track and trails. Would buying softer springs help or do I have to have it revalved again ? Also KTM guys does the fork cap just come off when removing the phillips screw on top ?? I have been around bikes my whole life but this forks have my clueless. Thanks for any help you guys might be able to give me.
To remove the whole cap you unscrew the black cap from the tube.
I know this sounds crazy at first, but instead of going soft and softer on the compression go stiffer and stiffer then faster on your rebound. Your forks might be so soft they are riding in the middle stiffer part of the stroke which can give you that harsh feel.
For example, my settings from the factory are 15 out on comp and 15 out on rebound. I've found a good feel at 7 out on comp and 17-18 out of rebound.
Give this a shot, and if it doesn't work talk to your tuner about making your valving different.
All those numbers, go all that way in(tight) then back it out those clicks.
Different forks but that's what your referring to?
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http://www.sears.com/armstrong-adjustable-face-spanner-wrench/p-0099924…
My SXF was valued and sprung for a 140 expert and just went back to stock springs for 200 lb 50+ rider and it's working pretty good. 2nd ride was today.
Did he give you the stock springs? They are probably about right for your weight. Have you checked to see what springs Race Tech reccomends?
To soft of a spring and blows through the soft dampening and spikes into hard.
Maybe your rebound is too slow and its packing as you go thru them, not rebounding fast enough to full extension to suck up the next bump?
I'm just not wanting to pay 300-400 for a revalve that I did not want in the first place. LOL
When the springs are too soft for your weight the suspension rides low in the stroke and that is why it feels harsh.
The 4CS forks that are on your bike are not the greatest forks ever but they will be better with an Enzo revalve for sure.
Stock they are hideous
Pit Row
for what its worth i sent my stuff to FC twice i wiegh 215 they put 50 or 51 in the forks i figured that was going to make it harsher and beat my hands up more , but it worked pretty good
I will take them for sure if that works for you. Do you have a pay pal address and just let me know the price.
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