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Looking to get some guidance from the suspension gurus out there... could you confirm or critique my current set up. I'm not convinced its right and I'm looking to improve.
Rider - 180lbs/80KG without kit, 5 9'', 25yo, intermediate level
Bike - 2015 RMZ450
Forks - Showa A Kit 49mm (genuine showa a kit)
0.48 springs
335cc Maxima 5WT Oil
6mm spring preload
51mm rider sag
5mm up in clamps
Comp felt best at full soft, Reb 13 out
Shock - Stock Showa
54N/MM (5.5kg) Spring
102mm Rider sag, 35mm Free Sag, 8mm Shock spring preload
Comp 11 out, Reb 8 out, HS 2 turns out
Forks feel stiff and high in the stroke despite winding out the compression to full soft. Good on the big hits but not supple enough for my liking on the small to mid sized bumps. They feel especially stiff in low speed areas.
Rear feels a little soft and wallowy. I have a 55N/MM (5.6KG) spring at my disposal but this gave free sag numbers of 42mm at 102mm Rider Sag, indicating its on the stiff side?
What do you guys think?
@russ_69