does it really matter? just wondering bc i always pull my bike off the stand and bleed them with the motion pro bleeders while i put gloves on and sit on the bike while it warms up
@@Zachmx106 Yes. As you sit on it and release pressure, you are pushing extra air out and it will cause vacuum in the forks. One of my customers did it and wondered why forks felt bad..
Great video, and you'd be surprised how many people have really bad set ups and think clickers will help them. If your more than 5-6 clicks off baseline on ANY adjustment, you need to make some mechanical changes. Just because a bike is brand new guarantees nothing. My '21 yz450f was a death trap when I took delivery of it. After all the mods I've done my settings are only 3-5 clicks off baseline. I feel more confident each time I ride it now and it's staying under me and putting the power down predictably. Just changing your tires can dramatically alter the handling.
Yes. Spring rate. I see so many people complain that some bike has soft suspension and the hordes of people that come out and tell them to put heavier oil in the fork 🤦♂No. Shock absorbers are not there to hold you up, their purpose in life is to slow your springs down and smooth them out lol.
One thing I have always done is ride the bike for several hours and give the suspension time to break in before messing with it. Many riders lack patience.
@@duhman84 13 and 14 might be a bit high, but I don't think he was considering mousse and Tubliss. I'll bet standard- tube for dirt bikes sells 5 to one of the the tubliss and mousse varieties, for non competitive trail , light enduro riders. I don't think his target audience is Graham Jarvis and Billy Bolt.
When you bleed air out of forks, Make sure the front wheel is OFF the ground.
does it really matter? just wondering bc i always pull my bike off the stand and bleed them with the motion pro bleeders while i put gloves on and sit on the bike while it warms up
@@Zachmx106 Yes. As you sit on it and release pressure, you are pushing extra air out and it will cause vacuum in the forks. One of my customers did it and wondered why forks felt bad..
Just replaced my fork seals, bushings and oil with about 40-50 hours of trail riding on them - definitely makes a difference!
I like these videos and want to see more. And that beater bike challenge video was cool, do something like that again.
Great video, and you'd be surprised how many people have really bad set ups and think clickers will help them. If your more than 5-6 clicks off baseline on ANY adjustment, you need to make some mechanical changes. Just because a bike is brand new guarantees nothing. My '21 yz450f was a death trap when I took delivery of it. After all the mods I've done my settings are only 3-5 clicks off baseline. I feel more confident each time I ride it now and it's staying under me and putting the power down predictably. Just changing your tires can dramatically alter the handling.
Whats baseline? There are 3 levels on the KTM - Comfort, Standard, Sport - all of which are 2-6 clicks away from eachother
Great info. Keep it coming😎🤙
Yes. Spring rate. I see so many people complain that some bike has soft suspension and the hordes of people that come out and tell them to put heavier oil in the fork 🤦♂No. Shock absorbers are not there to hold you up, their purpose in life is to slow your springs down and smooth them out lol.
Great tips 👊😉 Appreciate your content 👍😃
Thanks for watching! What bike are you on? - Chase
@@rmatvmc YZ144
You forget or should mention the Rear Shock Linkage lubrication and cleaning. Plus the Swingarm bolt buschings.
I found that tip 3 is super important.
One thing I have always done is ride the bike for several hours and give the suspension time to break in before messing with it.
Many riders lack patience.
I find that running new tyres and grips can make a massive difference.
Don't over tighten holeshot device, this can cuase a bind in the fork tube.
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40 hours on fork oil is a lot.. should try to every 10-20 hours
I have 28.5psi dont feel a thing lol
Just pin it.
13-14+ PSI s bad advice for off road riding
It is for traction but not bad to prevent flats
? lol 3 psi better, 45psi better ? :)
@Bikers On Call Simple, 9 or below on the rear 10-12 on the front. Get a tubliss or mousse to keep from damaging your rim
@@duhman84 13 and 14 might be a bit
high, but I don't think he was considering
mousse and Tubliss. I'll bet standard-
tube for dirt bikes sells 5 to one of the
the tubliss and mousse varieties, for non
competitive trail , light enduro riders.
I don't think his target audience is
Graham Jarvis and Billy Bolt.
@@bikersoncall I run HD tubes 9 rear 10-12 front no problems at all on rough terrain.
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