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The forks are easy enough without the correct tools, the shock is not.

You betcha that's right. Doug

[Riley]

Good to know!

I figured the shock was pro only so I'll let the shop do that.

Just me, what are your clickers at? I'm about the same weight, so I thought I'd try your setup when I re spring.

[sprtsmedx]

New to this site and I have to completely agree that getting the correct spring rates is the FIRST and best improvement you can make. I had Factory Connection re-valve my fork and shock for MX riding.

I think it's funny that a lot of my buddies will get there suspension "DONE" by RG3 or RACE TECH or Factory Connection and they think it's DONE! THat's just the beginning. I have spent a lot of time testing different suspension settings, compression and rebound settings. There are some great articles online about suspension set ups. I change setting at every track I ride and take notes on conditions and performance. If I can make one suggestion, play with your clickers! Read the articles, and you will find that if you can't afford a revalve at this time, you can do a lot with just the correct spring rates and clicker settings.

Also after riding a semi-supercross track I was noticing that my forks were botteming and actually pushing up through the triple clamps, added 10cc of oil to each fork and a HUGE difference.

So for what it's worth, get the springs right, play with oil levels, I am running 385cc as opposed to a stock setting of 375cc and also keep track of clicker settings and track conditions. I shouldn't matter how good a rider you are, getting your suspension set just right (EACH TIME YOU RIDE) will improve your riding and confidence 100%.

[Danny]

New to this site and I have to completely agree that getting the correct spring rates is the FIRST and best improvement you can make. I had Factory Connection re-valve my fork and shock for MX riding.

I think it's funny that a lot of my buddies will get there suspension "DONE" by RG3 or RACE TECH or Factory Connection and they think it's DONE! THat's just the beginning. I have spent a lot of time testing different suspension settings, compression and rebound settings. There are some great articles online about suspension set ups. I change setting at every track I ride and take notes on conditions and performance. If I can make one suggestion, play with your clickers! Read the articles, and you will find that if you can't afford a revalve at this time, you can do a lot with just the correct spring rates and clicker settings.

Also after riding a semi-supercross track I was noticing that my forks were botteming and actually pushing up through the triple clamps, added 10cc of oil to each fork and a HUGE difference.

So for what it's worth, get the springs right, play with oil levels, I am running 385cc as opposed to a stock setting of 375cc and also keep track of clicker settings and track conditions. I shouldn't matter how good a rider you are, getting your suspension set just right (EACH TIME YOU RIDE) will improve your riding and confidence 100%.

Nice first post,Welcome sprtsmedx


Danny

[Just me]

Riley,
I started off with everything in the center. Then whirled the knobs as needed for the trails I ride on. I don't know (or care) where they are at today, it rides well. I usually only write down where they are when I service them so I can set them back as a starting point. Like sprtsmedx wrote, I adjust them for conditions. They are not static settings. ST, quad track, and jeep road get different settings.