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1.3.Fork height
1.3.1. Rise in clamps for quicker turning.
1.3.2. Lower in clamps for improved straight line stability.
2. Rear shock
2.1.Shock spring (optional spring)
2.1.1. Stiffer spring – stiffer throughout the travel.
2.1.2. Less stiff spring – less stiff throughout the travel.
2.2.Compression damping (optional valve)
2.2.1. Harder (more damping, slower) – adds resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is compressing.
2.2.2. Softer (less damping, quicker) – reduces resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is compressing.
2.3.Rebound damping (optional valve)
2.3.1. Harder (more damping, slower) – adds resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is returning to full length.
2.3.2. Softer (less damping, quicker) - reduces resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is returning to full length
Front Forks Bottoming Too Frequently
Fork oil level
If the front forks bottom harshly more than a couple of times per lap and the fork
springs are proper for the weight of rider (as detailed above), try raising the fork
oil level in increments of 10mm. Raising the fork oil level, reduces the air volume,
and increases the stiffness of the forks late in the travel, thus adding a
progressive’ feel.
Front forks feel too stiff over small bumps.
Fork oil weight
If the forks feel too stiff over small bumps try decreasing the weight (increasing
the viscosity) of the fork oil.
Rear suspension troubleshooting.
Damping
Always start with standard settings and make damping changes in no more than
two click increments and only make one change at a time.
Symptom
Action
Rear end feels stiff on small bumps
Softer compression damping
Rear end ‘sways’ on straights
Harder compression damping
Bike tends to jump ‘rear end high’
Harder rebound damping
Bike tends to jump ‘rear end low’
Softer rebound damping
Frequent rear end bottoming
Harder compression damping
Bottoms after end of continuous bumps
Softer rebound damping
Rear end ‘kicks’ over square edge bumps
1) Harder rebound, 2) Softer
Compression