Suspension service worth it for me?

ArmPumped
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Borderline Junior/Intermediate rider up in Canada. Last time I owned a bike I was 17 and weighed 150-60 pounds.

I’m now 6’1 weighing 180lbs. Riding a stock 2012 YZ250. I feel like I’m a little outside of the target size for these stock setups. Anyone here think it’s worth/not worth the money? Thanks in advance.
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mxracer666
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mxracer666 6/3/2021 6:46am
6/3/2021 6:46am
You probably don't need a revalve on the front or rear. Just make sure the springs are correct for your weight, keep the fluids fresh and internals maintained by a reputable suspension company.
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beamer 6/3/2021 6:49am
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Suspension is the most value added adjustment you can make to a bike, IMO

If nothing else, at least get the proper spring rates for your weight and riding ability, set the sag, etc. I use Race Tech's website personally for reference on this.

Of course, paying a reputable suspension service provider to do this all for you is always a great option.

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Moto520 6/3/2021 8:00am
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Nah.......i think you are good with the stock settings...
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seth505 6/3/2021 9:25am
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I'd talk to a suspension company or 3 that you trust. I weigh 150 and when I had a yz250 I used stock spring rates. I had it revalved by Factory Connection and they confirmed the spring rates were correct for me, I'd think your bike is set up on the soft side.
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m21racing 6/3/2021 10:23am
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You need springs those bikes are under sprung for 180lb riders. If you're in Canada ring up ride concepts. My bud can let you know whats needed.
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KNIGHT104 6/3/2021 2:15pm
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talk to your local suspension shop at minimum service the suspension and springs, tons of guys look over servicing their suspension its just as important as a engine oil change in my opinion
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chump6784 6/7/2021 2:26am
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IMO you can get away with leaving it stock. I'm 5'11 187lbs and ran stock suspension other than a 5.4 rear spring for 2 years. I debated heavier fork springs but the tuners I talked to said to leave them stock. I just bought a yz450 and realise I should have gone up on fork springs. I would go .46 fork springs as stock are .44. If .46 is too stiff then put one of the stock springs in and essentially make them a .45

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