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Like the title says, I'm looking for some advice on suggestions and which way to go with suspension.
First, I'm coming of a 4cs KTM 350, so this is naturally a HUGE upgrade in the fork department. This bike makes jumping fun again, if anyone can relate.
So, i'm 175lbs, 40+ vet, riding most my life. I don't race anymore, just practice twice a week on a good week. I ride tracks in west Michigan with soil very similar to Redbud. So, usually disc'd pretty deep, fairly deep ruts in the corners, not Redbud national deep, but almost the same, choppy soft braking bumps. I took a long break from riding, so I still have the skill to run a couple sprint laps, but my stamina isn't where it was, and I'm working on that..
So, what I noticed second ride, the YZ is unreal on big jumps. OJ'd one and came up short on another good sized jump and I couldn't believe how the KYB's soaked it up. Where my 4cs would have tested the bones in my wrist, the YZ was sooooo good. Made the switch from WP to KYB worth the money right then.]
question's revolve around braking bumps and rutted corners.
1. It seems a little harsh coming into corners. It doesn't bounce around, it's very stable, but I'm wondering if which way I should go with the clickers if I want to try to improve that. Would going faster on fork rebound be a good place to start? Or\also, is the bike too fresh, and should I get some decent break in time before I start turning clickers? Or should I just go faster through the bumps lol?
2. It feels like it wants to stand up at the end of rutted corners. I'm good dropping in, and making the turn, but it feels like it wants to stand up, or even pop out of the rut toward the end.
Only thing I've done was put my sag to 105, which is what i've read online is the magic number
I also raised my forks to 7mm from stock 5mm.
Also, tire pressure was at 13.5psi. MX3S's (I'm think going to try 13psi next ride)
Sorry if these are noob questions, but I wanted to run this past you guys and see if I can come up with a good setting without having to spend money on a revalve as I can't imagine a revalve making this thing any better than it is.
First, I'm coming of a 4cs KTM 350, so this is naturally a HUGE upgrade in the fork department. This bike makes jumping fun again, if anyone can relate.
So, i'm 175lbs, 40+ vet, riding most my life. I don't race anymore, just practice twice a week on a good week. I ride tracks in west Michigan with soil very similar to Redbud. So, usually disc'd pretty deep, fairly deep ruts in the corners, not Redbud national deep, but almost the same, choppy soft braking bumps. I took a long break from riding, so I still have the skill to run a couple sprint laps, but my stamina isn't where it was, and I'm working on that..
So, what I noticed second ride, the YZ is unreal on big jumps. OJ'd one and came up short on another good sized jump and I couldn't believe how the KYB's soaked it up. Where my 4cs would have tested the bones in my wrist, the YZ was sooooo good. Made the switch from WP to KYB worth the money right then.]
question's revolve around braking bumps and rutted corners.
1. It seems a little harsh coming into corners. It doesn't bounce around, it's very stable, but I'm wondering if which way I should go with the clickers if I want to try to improve that. Would going faster on fork rebound be a good place to start? Or\also, is the bike too fresh, and should I get some decent break in time before I start turning clickers? Or should I just go faster through the bumps lol?
2. It feels like it wants to stand up at the end of rutted corners. I'm good dropping in, and making the turn, but it feels like it wants to stand up, or even pop out of the rut toward the end.
Only thing I've done was put my sag to 105, which is what i've read online is the magic number
I also raised my forks to 7mm from stock 5mm.
Also, tire pressure was at 13.5psi. MX3S's (I'm think going to try 13psi next ride)
Sorry if these are noob questions, but I wanted to run this past you guys and see if I can come up with a good setting without having to spend money on a revalve as I can't imagine a revalve making this thing any better than it is.
Since you ride deep Redbud, I'd stay away from going too soft on the clickers, you'll want it to hold up and going softer may make it seem harsher. Speed up your rebound (out)
In regards to the end of ruts, I'd focus on body position. Getting your head over the bars as you accelerate keeps the bike driving forward and staying in the rut. I personally always look at my technique and positioning before I ever blame the bike.
Paw Paw
The Shop
I’ll play with the sag first this weekend and see if I can’t get some help from running some more like you said Hudd. I’ll report back. Thank you guys
Once I re-torqued my clamps to the proper setting, it was an entirely
different handling bike. I’m loving how this thing corners now. Due to the track closure thing going on with the covid, I’ve spent the last month only riding turn tracks and this thing rails so good, I think I’m at least an inch shorter.
As some of you know, holy shit, the stock valving on this 19 is unreal. I honestly don’t know what I’d say to the suspension guy asked me what it was doing wrong. This thing feels like you could soak up a drop from a 2 story building.
This is the first bike I’m having a hard time trying to find something I’d like to change.
Thanks for tips guys. I appreciate the help!
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