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My bike doesn't seem to track through rougher sand/track anymore. Ive got a nice used M403 Bridgestone on the front, MS3 on the back both at 12lbs PSI. Clickers are set at 4 clicks out per MXA recommendations.
When going through sand it seems like the bike is all over the place while I watch others just ride over/through anything.
Is this a problem with me? The bike? Bike setup? Go back to a two stroke and ditch the 450?
Any tips or tricks would be much appreciated. I love the bike on the trails but on the track it seems to be a hand full. Really considering trading it for a CR/KX/YZ250. My bike is a 09 CRF450.
When going through sand it seems like the bike is all over the place while I watch others just ride over/through anything.
Is this a problem with me? The bike? Bike setup? Go back to a two stroke and ditch the 450?
Any tips or tricks would be much appreciated. I love the bike on the trails but on the track it seems to be a hand full. Really considering trading it for a CR/KX/YZ250. My bike is a 09 CRF450.
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Its really an issue when going slower. Im a C rider on a track(grew up riding trails) and it just seems very sketchy.
Get the bike on a trail and it seems to be great.
This is the other track I ride quite often, more dirt and wood chips than sand. I have no issues at this track.
https://youtu.be/g-o6z6PveFY
I knew MXA recommended the rear link but I didnt know it was THAT important. Ill be getting ahold of one, I was almost dangerous today on this thing.
Slide forks all the way down in the clamps
More fork compression clicks, I run the max on my setup now
105-115mm of sag (ballpark)
Do not slide forward to turn, stay neutral
More gripping with your lower body, weight on the rear wheel.
Here's my local sand track after a bunch of rain, it was prepped that morning so maybe not as rough as yours. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gqBnVf8PPWY
Oh yeah, step 1 is to buy a 2 stroke
I generally stiffen the fork compression a few clicks for sand. Maybe the rear rebound is too fast?
As a quick and easy fix, adjust your highspeed on your shock to make the rear end ride lower in the stroke. That will make it more stable in that area. It's a delicate balance though because it takes some action away from the overall stroke and can make you pack once you hit that middle tabletop triple and jump into this sand rollers. (1/4 on the high speed nut makes a HUUUUGE \trump/ difference)
I would advocate against the steering damper revalve, it's not the issues in this case. Look into the link and talk shop with someone who gets suspension next time you're out there. My bikes should be together in a week or so..... so shoot me a text if you head out there in a couple weeks and if I'm going I'll meet up with you. It'll take 5 minutes to run that section 10 times and change some stuff on the side of the track in between runs.
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Pit Row
Looked like Baja at a glance! Just got your FB friend request
That track at Battle Creek last weekend wasn't to deep but it was pretty rough. You really needed to be standing and back on the bike about 95% of the track.
Come to Baja on the 9th!
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