Harsh/Hard
  • Mark Mitchell 32
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    Harsh/Hard

    by Mark Mitchell 32 » Thu May 06, 2010 10:09 pm

    Got an 01 125, yeah, its not the 450 this time. The suspenion on my450 was dialed in by a local expert, but at the cost I really dont want to spend it on a bike I just play around on. The problem is it feels very harsh. I feel everything, the question is, what should I try to fix that?
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    by marks crf » Fri May 07, 2010 12:24 am

    adjust the preload and mess around with the clickers
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    by Mark Mitchell 32 » Fri May 07, 2010 5:54 am

    Well I get that much.
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    by Asmith » Fri May 07, 2010 6:07 am

    Mark Mitchell 32 wrote:Well I get that much.


    Yeah, but you gotta admit that answer was pretty profound... :shock: :lol: :lol:
  • bamm

    yup

    by bamm » Fri May 07, 2010 7:33 am

    correct me if im wrong, but you may be a bit large for the 125, which is putting the soft springs in the harsh part of the stroke. i think in order to take away the harshness youd have to go with stiffer springs that arent going to compress as much under your weight. at least thats how i understand it.
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    by Mark Mitchell 32 » Fri May 07, 2010 10:01 pm

    Well I dont really ride it too often. My brother has actually been riding it and was complaining about how harsh it was. So I decided to see what he was talking about and I found out in a hurry. I turned the fork clickers 3 turns harder and the shock all the way. It has a much better feel, for me anyways. He is about 20 pounds lighter than I am so we will see what he thinks. Which company manufactures the best springs in you alls experience?
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    by C-Par » Thu May 20, 2010 10:49 am

    Do you know what spring is in there?

    It might be too stiff. Get the spring sites to find the correct stiffness needed.

    ALso
    TRy to adjust the clickers.
    Then, oil height.

    If that desn't work you will prob need a revalve.

    If you need some .43kg/mm springs I have some for sale.

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