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First ride on my 450. Really like the bike but man those forks are stiff. My right hand blew off the bars through some choppy braking bumps. Lucky it’s stable because I saved it
Took a couple of pounds out and it was better right away but I think I I can go softer.
Anyway, what settings are working? I’m vet int and about 165-170 without gear.
How about gearing? I was on a tighter track but felt like I was shifting down to 2nd more than I would expect. Anyone tried adding a tooth or two to the rear to allow 3rd gear more?
Any other essential mods?
Thanks!
Anyway, what settings are working? I’m vet int and about 165-170 without gear.
How about gearing? I was on a tighter track but felt like I was shifting down to 2nd more than I would expect. Anyone tried adding a tooth or two to the rear to allow 3rd gear more?
Any other essential mods?
Thanks!
Second gear is to short most time.
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I ended up going back to a 48 on the rear because it felt like it hit too hard with the 50T. A 49t might be the ticket for me. Keefer testing swears by a 14/52 combo even though the ratio isn't much different.
Went with black throttle cam too.
I may remove 10cc from the forks, to get a bit more travel and I will keep an eye on the air pressure, since I may need to go up a bit.
Note, I learned this from a similar age rider at the track, not MXA. Next best thing to riding is great dudes like Kenny #44 NEMX...
Thanks Kenny!
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