This was actually killer, raised my stanchion 7mm reset all my tuning valves to the base mentioned, thing will hook up on the trail better now I hope and actually turn in. Sweet vid.
I did my own suspension (sans re-valving), because the people who work in the industry did the job wrong. There is more information in the owners manual. I am going to be nice, and stop right there.
Clear as mud ! He used so many different terms ! Oh and used the terms clockwise/ counter clockwise when holding it upside down under the fork. (I’d assume the clockwise/counterclockwise refers to lying with your head on the workshop floor, looking up at the fork.)
As good as modern suspension is? It has become so fricking technical and so maintenance intense finicky that it really substantially detracts from the joy of owning and riding a motorcycle ....I feel like racing rules should have been written to STRONGLY discourage complicated suspension ....I don't know how that could work ...maybe forcing everyone to have the same setup ...maybe a total price ceiling on brand new components .....samet thing with fuel injection systems and valve trains ....just ultra simple shift that requires very little maintenance and has very limited adjustment ...it's just gotten to be TOO MUCH...It ruins the sport and discourages people entering these sports ...in my opinion...
not sure if mentioned in other comments but another hugely important tip is to slide the rear shock bump stopper up and clean and dry the crud in there . a quick spray of wd40 too . Its amazing how quickly the shock shaft rusts when the rubber bump stop is soaked in water .
That plated shaft should not rust unless the hard plating was done in china. It is not the plating that is rusting, but the steel underneath , and coming thought a hole or crack in the plating.
Good video. I like the part at the end where you say “It’s probably not the bike, it’s the rider”. So tired of these young guys at the track blaming the bike for their inability. lol
Thanks for the props! There’s definitely a lot of work that goes into these videos, especially this suspension one, so thanks for recognizing that. Many more to come!
You mentioned woods riding and steering. You need to also address deep loose sand like the Dunes along Lake Michigan. For that the rear tire must be screwed through the rim and the pressure lowered to 2 psi on a very very stiff six ply 4.50 knobby. I always run about 4 to 6 psi in the woods as you never know what you will encounter as far as mud and sand.
I really liked the fluid comparison of hours of use. I’ve always been a little skeptical of maintenance schedules cause I often get away with letting them go but then wonder why all of a sudden I have a leak. Very good hourly comparison 👍🏻
Awesome tips!.. I tweaked my front end the other day when I flipped my bike. The guys told me to whack the wheel against a tree and that got me going but was not perfect. I got home and removed everything(forks/wheel etc..). Even after reinstalling it feels funny. I will look at the pinch bolts today and try that brake procedure. Gotta love tech tips AND SAFETY GOGGLES!!! LOL
Just loosen the axle clamp bolts, the upper and lower fork clamps ...this will relieve any load on the forks caused by a crash, hard landings and / or improper assembly in the first place. Move handlebars from side to side and wiggle tire side to side just a bit. Tighten axle nut, then lower fork clamps , axle clamps, and then upper, do this one more time and the forks and axle will find their true positioning unloaded and off you go. Torque everything accordingly. Too tight and it can cause binding.
Can I buy and ride a bike with out being in your little "community"? That crap is for commune----------ism. I ride dirt bikes to get away from you people. :)
Im appreciate your Vidoes so much! Ive done alot of research in the past years with everythin which has to do with dirtbikes and im still getting some realy good new information and tipps which are so helpful and important! Especially right now with the oil wear comparisons!! I couldnt get any infos about the exact oil wear and how and how much it wears in a certaim amount of time, so i can set my oil change priorities. Thanks so much Vital and 812 Suspension! Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany
2:12 Are you sure that "more clicks" counterclockwise give stiffer forks? KTM manual for example says 18 clicks - Comfort, 15 - Standart and 12 - Sport. I presume sport means stiffer. The same on 5:00 fo the rear shock.
for 8:30 over torque of triple clamps... if you over torque will it ruin the fork for life or can you simply loosen and set correct torque and have the forks move freely again?
Hence it's just, a seal check. Not a function issue-- technically. External safety, zone. And one shaft-- hence opposite ends-- same length? Hence-- amps up, directs it. If shaft is, g=9in X 5 extra amps = 45amps inches (9,5 grids power band centers).
New sub. Great channel. Back into mx bikes after about 30 years. Picked up a 2007 YZ250 and realizing suspension has changed a lot since back in the day.
When your talking about triple clamp torquing and you say they torque it then then check again. Are u staying torque the bolts to torque and do each one once? I go back and check the torque as I find when your pinching the forks the one u are torquing throws off the other bolt then u have to go back and torque it again as it’s loose no where close to torque
Awesome guys awesome, you guys give a lot of tips guys. Last four or five years I'm trying to get suspensions setup but I couldn't much. After this video I got superb confidence to do the setup. Continue guys. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I don't think the latest MX generation really knows how to adjust the suspension, and they don't have to know on the smooth tracks today. With smooth tracks, all you need is bottoming resistance for the 60 mph jumps in the middle of the smooth straight. Best suspension made, on the smoothest tracks we ever rode on. OK then pros. I can't wait until a MX bike is as easy to ride as sitting in a lawn chair,---so everybody can brag about how much skill they have.
Hello,great video,can you help me with harsh suspension on ktm 250 sxf 2016(aer 48 fork),I’ve tried with exact positioning of both forks and same result,after driving,I’m dead,my hands hardly feel 😁,but I’m beginner,I thought I’m out of shape for this kind of sport,but when I looked on my friends bike,my suspension is much harder,so what can be be the issue?
Great starting point for 2005 plus bikes,on my crf 450 2010 work great but on yz450f steel frame all same just on rear shock works good on 5 clicks out down rebound
Spent about 500 miles on it and so far so good. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA Pros:1. Very light2. Solid quality build3. Fast delivery: It arrived 5 weeks earlier than expected.4. Easy assemblyJust a few cons but nothing major:1. Cheap tin tubes and had flat on first day... but not a big deal. I replaced the tubes.2. Seat is a bit uncomfortable but that's pretty much the same situation with most bikes.3. Seat post is a bit long/high for a smaller size 48 bike - had to saw 2 inch off to fit properly. The lowest setting is too high. The post locking system does not seem to hold well (perhaps because I saw 2 inch off).4. wheels are not tubeless compatible (from what I can tell)
the clicks setting you are mentioning is wrong. If you turn all the clicks clockwise it means the compression will be super stiff and the rebound super slow. When you turn counterclockwise you are making your compression softer and your rebound faster. Same thing goes for the mono in the back.
@@TheMxFactory I was obviously referring to the 2 different knobs (the red one for compression and the white one for rebound). So basically what I was trying to say is that your instructions tell the exact opposite in terms of compression stiffness and rebound velocity to what in realty happens when you set the clicks on those knobs.
So, just went back and watched the video and I heard Doc say multiple times clockwise closes counterclockwise opens and the he shows how’s that moves the needle inside to restrict and let oil flow. So unless you’re seeing something other than I am, the video is spot on. Take another glance and see if you’re hearing it correctly.
@@TheMxFactory PLEASE go to 2:10 and READ what is written. I will do it for you. After turning the clicker all the way in clockwise, TURN CLICKER OUT TO ADJUST (COUNTERCLOCKWISE) TO DESIRED SETTING (MORE CLICKS= STIFFER FORKS). That is just wrong. More clicks counterclockwise, softer fork in compression. The explanation he gave about the valve functioning is correct but when you turn all the clicks in clockwise it means everything is closed, no oil goes through and the fork is stiff at its max level. By clickin counterclockwise you're letting the oil through the valve, thus having a less stiff compression of the fork. Is it clear now? There are several other viewer down the comments who noticed the same mistake. It's not the end of the world but a lot of people could just go nuts by doing the opposite of what they wanna do.
great vid very informative and covering items my shop manual does not. my only criticism is the screw driver used to alter clicker position was a dodgy fit, it needed to have a thicker blade to fit the slots better other wise damage can occur to the screw head. I know there is not a lot of pressure applied and that most would not care about the damage. IMO it is best to have the tool that fits best for any job.. thanks for the vid it was good to watch.
In what scenario would someone use aftermarket high flow valves in forks? I assumed for light riders but couldn’t you adjust rebound clickers on fork or not quite the same?
Need some help most of guys riding dirt i notice smaller guys i am 6.3 tall weight 260 some people saying i need to upgrade the suspension what do you recommend
Question - 2:09 in the video you say more clicks = stiffer. If you're bottoming out (going clockwise) to start, then counting clicks out, aren't you reducing compression with each click out (counter-clockwise), or the more clicks, the LESS compression? Reducing compression should make it LESS stiff? All the way in (clockwise) is closing the orifice, basically blocking the fluid movement to the max, which would be the max amount of compression. Or are the settings on the SFF fork backwards from most forks?
So the 10/18 for the front forks is standard for all bikes? I have a 2020 Honda crf250r I know nothing about suspension set up and I’m trying to get my bike to a “home base” if you will.
I love my 812 suspension, the attention to detail is second to none. If you knew Doc, you would know that attention to detail, it is what he is all about!
I don't necessarily think setting your sag in the standing attack position is strictly the only way to do it or the best way. I think a combination of sitting and standing, taking two separate measurements and then splitting the difference. A rider typically will spend more time seated rather than standing up in the attack position. Riders are mostly seated or just hovering above the seat.
Only on smooth tracks. I stand as much as possible. But yes, you can set the sag sitting or standing. The difference for the two normal positions may be a couple mm of sag.
Excellent video : ) Not happy and cant figure my forks out though. KTM 250 exc 2004 ...changed bushes, seals and tried different amounts of 10w fork oil....makes no difference. Clickers com & dam dont make the slightest bit of difference as it still feels "Boingey" like a pogo stick. I will try thicker oil but cant understand why the clickers aren't making any difference at all. Any thoughts or advice extremely welcome.
You say to service the forks every 30 - 50 hours or you'll do damage. What constitues servicing? Changing the oil? Changing the seals? Changing the bushings?
I always thought adjusting the height on one end of the bike required both ends to keep bike balanced.... i.e. raising forks(more then a couple of mm) in triple clamps required adjustment in shock. No?
Funny - I've subscribed to your channel for over a year and have been a big fan. This might be the best video I've seen from MXF. Granted, I've been researching servicing my 4CS forks. Great vid.
I’m not too happy about seeing the ad impeach trump before this video if I didn’t like y’all’s videos so much I would have gave a thumbs down just for the ad but I didn’t cause I don’t think you can pick what ad UA-cam puts on your vids
Loved 🥰 it. Rarely watch a whole video, but I sat through this, great video by both of you. Don’t normally like being lectured to but I didn’t mind this time
This is the best explained and demonstrated suspension set guide I have seen to date. Thanks.
This was actually killer, raised my stanchion 7mm reset all my tuning valves to the base mentioned, thing will hook up on the trail better now I hope and actually turn in. Sweet vid.
I work in the Suspension industry and this is actually a very informative vid with some very key points on suspension set up
do this apply to my 07 yz450
@@3dwezzy740 year 🙂 at least enough that you would be able to manage. 100% champ 👌
instablaster.
@taze shred do you have standard or air forks? I just had this problem with my FC250’s WP air forks and I might have a solution for u
I did my own suspension (sans re-valving), because the people who work in the industry did the job wrong.
There is more information in the owners manual. I am going to be nice, and stop right there.
This dude looks and sounds like a young Woody Harrelson. That said, this was a helpful video.
Best info I’ve seen since Jay Clark . I’ll have to circle back to this a few times
I need to watch this like three more times lol
Cole Anson haha I was thinking the same thing. That guy had definitely spent a ton of time learning about suspension
Right!
nooobs
its wonderful that the video has so much actual content!
Cole Anson yeah, I think that makes 2 of us 😂🤣
Who besides me will admit they're confused?
Yeah. I hate maintenance and it sounds like I need a mechanic for the forks alone.
Nah im fine, i know which toilet to use....
Ah we were all confused 30 years ago! Nothing changes under the sun 🌞
Clear as mud !
He used so many different terms !
Oh and used the terms clockwise/ counter clockwise when holding it upside down under the fork. (I’d assume the clockwise/counterclockwise refers to lying with your head on the workshop floor, looking up at the fork.)
More please!!! Just awesome! Thank you!
we learn a lot from u guys thanks for the effort and every thing
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Very useful. excellent subject. Great. Thanks.
As good as modern suspension is? It has become so fricking technical and so maintenance intense finicky that it really substantially detracts from the joy of owning and riding a motorcycle ....I feel like racing rules should have been written to STRONGLY discourage complicated suspension ....I don't know how that could work ...maybe forcing everyone to have the same setup ...maybe a total price ceiling on brand new components .....samet thing with fuel injection systems and valve trains ....just ultra simple shift that requires very little maintenance and has very limited adjustment ...it's just gotten to be TOO MUCH...It ruins the sport and discourages people entering these sports ...in my opinion...
Ok boomer
Very informative. Well done!
Thanks i feel im better already after viewing your video
Great video guys!
Good job on the explanation Doc! Keep rockin! Comment comin all the way from Wells Branch!
not sure if mentioned in other comments but another hugely important tip is to slide the rear shock bump stopper up and clean and dry the crud in there . a quick spray of wd40 too . Its amazing how quickly the shock shaft rusts when the rubber bump stop is soaked in water .
That plated shaft should not rust unless the hard plating was done in china. It is not the plating that is rusting, but the steel underneath , and coming thought a hole or crack in the plating.
Makes me think a little more when strapping down the front end of my bike blown fork seals!? Wow
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Thank you guys great tips to learn and apply ,great job!!!
I enjoyed the vid!!! I learned a lot!!!!
That's a good looking Walker Seat! Gus is the man, one incredible human. But you already knew that 💪
I needed this video so bad xD
my kx125 feels really harsh, and now im pretty sure i know why
Good video. I like the part at the end where you say “It’s probably not the bike, it’s the rider”. So tired of these young guys at the track blaming the bike for their inability. lol
I love Tylar. He's just out here being himself.
Easily one of my favorite channels! So much great information, I am beyond grateful for the hard work you put into these videos. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for the props! There’s definitely a lot of work that goes into these videos, especially this suspension one, so thanks for recognizing that. Many more to come!
This is a fantastic video. Who the hell disliked it
You mentioned woods riding and steering. You need to also address deep loose sand like the Dunes along Lake Michigan. For that the rear tire must be screwed through the rim and the pressure lowered to 2 psi on a very very stiff six ply 4.50 knobby. I always run about 4 to 6 psi in the woods as you never know what you will encounter as far as mud and sand.
Great video !! Thank you
I really liked the fluid comparison of hours of use. I’ve always been a little skeptical of maintenance schedules cause I often get away with letting them go but then wonder why all of a sudden I have a leak. Very good hourly comparison 👍🏻
Great information mate.
Question: Why aren't you using a fork brace between the wheel and lower clamp when strapping down the bike during transport.
Awesome tips!.. I tweaked my front end the other day when I flipped my bike. The guys told me to whack the wheel against a tree and that got me going but was not perfect. I got home and removed everything(forks/wheel etc..). Even after reinstalling it feels funny.
I will look at the pinch bolts today and try that brake procedure.
Gotta love tech tips AND SAFETY GOGGLES!!! LOL
Just loosen the axle clamp bolts, the upper and lower fork clamps ...this will relieve any load on the forks caused by a crash, hard landings and / or improper assembly in the first place. Move handlebars from side to side and wiggle tire side to side just a bit. Tighten axle nut, then lower fork clamps , axle clamps, and then upper, do this one more time and the forks and axle will find their true positioning unloaded and off you go. Torque everything accordingly. Too tight and it can cause binding.
Great info! Thanks so much.
2:20 Talks and counts the clicks at the same time. This must be very high content.
Another classic vid guys......you should make a vid on jetting 2 stroke bikes
Doc is the man! He truly goes above and beyond for the Moto community here in central TX. Love my 812 setup. Great video Mx Factory👍🏽
Can I buy and ride a bike with out being in your little "community"? That crap is for commune----------ism. I ride dirt bikes to get away from you people. :)
I’ve notified oil on my forks and some accumulating at the bottom. Is this an indication of leaking seals? Or what should I do
Im appreciate your Vidoes so much!
Ive done alot of research in the past years with everythin which has to do with dirtbikes and im still getting some realy good new information and tipps which are so helpful and important!
Especially right now with the oil wear comparisons!!
I couldnt get any infos about the exact oil wear and how and how much it wears in a certaim amount of time, so i can set my oil change priorities.
Thanks so much Vital and 812 Suspension!
Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany
Great vid thx
That guy is full of knowledge. Definitely one of the most informative videos yet. Wish he could help me set up my suspension
It’s all relative to weight and riding conditions.
You can ship your suspension to him 😘 it’s worth it.
That Husky is dope
awesome video
2:12 Are you sure that "more clicks" counterclockwise give stiffer forks? KTM manual for example says 18 clicks - Comfort, 15 - Standart and 12 - Sport. I presume sport means stiffer. The same on 5:00 fo the rear shock.
for 8:30 over torque of triple clamps... if you over torque will it ruin the fork for life or can you simply loosen and set correct torque and have the forks move freely again?
Hence it's just, a seal check. Not a function issue-- technically. External safety, zone.
And one shaft-- hence opposite ends-- same length? Hence-- amps up, directs it. If shaft is,
g=9in X 5 extra amps = 45amps inches (9,5 grids power band centers).
Definitely overtightened my triple clamp bolts 🤔
New sub. Great channel.
Back into mx bikes after about 30 years. Picked up a 2007 YZ250 and realizing suspension has changed a lot since back in the day.
Thanks for the sub! And yes, it’s changed a ton
Kudos
Every dirt biker should watch this video
Excellente video
Yo! what torque wrench are you using at 6:07?
When your talking about triple clamp torquing and you say they torque it then then check again. Are u staying torque the bolts to torque and do each one once?
I go back and check the torque as I find when your pinching the forks the one u are torquing throws off the other bolt then u have to go back and torque it again as it’s loose no where close to torque
Excellent info man. Thx
Do a video on how to charge whoops plz
Awesome guys awesome, you guys give a lot of tips guys. Last four or five years I'm trying to get suspensions setup but I couldn't much. After this video I got superb confidence to do the setup. Continue guys. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I don't think the latest MX generation really knows how to adjust the suspension, and they don't have to know on the smooth tracks today. With smooth tracks, all you need is bottoming resistance for the 60 mph jumps in the middle of the smooth straight. Best suspension made, on the smoothest tracks we ever rode on. OK then pros.
I can't wait until a MX bike is as easy to ride as sitting in a lawn chair,---so everybody can brag about how much skill they have.
Got my suspension done by 812, it's wasn't cheap but this guy knows what he's doing, it feels like a different bike.
Hello,great video,can you help me with harsh suspension on ktm 250 sxf 2016(aer 48 fork),I’ve tried with exact positioning of both forks and same result,after driving,I’m dead,my hands hardly feel 😁,but I’m beginner,I thought I’m out of shape for this kind of sport,but when I looked on my friends bike,my suspension is much harder,so what can be be the issue?
Where do I find suggested settings to start with for my weight? Does it change for trails vs track?
Great starting point for 2005 plus bikes,on my crf 450 2010 work great but on yz450f steel frame all same just on rear shock works good on 5 clicks out down rebound
Isn’t turning clickers counter clockwise making it softer not stiffer???
These clicker settings your using what style of riding is it for
Mx trails sx?
I'm trying to convince my parents to get a new race bike, do you have any suggestions? Currently I have a 2014 Honda CRF125 Big wheel. I;m about 5'3
How old are you? What type of racing do you want to do? What classes would you like to compete in?
Spent about 500 miles on it and so far so good. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA Pros:1. Very light2. Solid quality build3. Fast delivery: It arrived 5 weeks earlier than expected.4. Easy assemblyJust a few cons but nothing major:1. Cheap tin tubes and had flat on first day... but not a big deal. I replaced the tubes.2. Seat is a bit uncomfortable but that's pretty much the same situation with most bikes.3. Seat post is a bit long/high for a smaller size 48 bike - had to saw 2 inch off to fit properly. The lowest setting is too high. The post locking system does not seem to hold well (perhaps because I saw 2 inch off).4. wheels are not tubeless compatible (from what I can tell)
the clicks setting you are mentioning is wrong. If you turn all the clicks clockwise it means the compression will be super stiff and the rebound super slow. When you turn counterclockwise you are making your compression softer and your rebound faster. Same thing goes for the mono in the back.
If you’re turning the compression clickers you’re adjusting compression if you turn the rebound you’re adjusting rebound.
@@TheMxFactory I was obviously referring to the 2 different knobs (the red one for compression and the white one for rebound). So basically what I was trying to say is that your instructions tell the exact opposite in terms of compression stiffness and rebound velocity to what in realty happens when you set the clicks on those knobs.
So, just went back and watched the video and I heard Doc say multiple times clockwise closes counterclockwise opens and the he shows how’s that moves the needle inside to restrict and let oil flow. So unless you’re seeing something other than I am, the video is spot on. Take another glance and see if you’re hearing it correctly.
@@TheMxFactory PLEASE go to 2:10 and READ what is written. I will do it for you. After turning the clicker all the way in clockwise, TURN CLICKER OUT TO ADJUST (COUNTERCLOCKWISE) TO DESIRED SETTING (MORE CLICKS= STIFFER FORKS). That is just wrong. More clicks counterclockwise, softer fork in compression. The explanation he gave about the valve functioning is correct but when you turn all the clicks in clockwise it means everything is closed, no oil goes through and the fork is stiff at its max level. By clickin counterclockwise you're letting the oil through the valve, thus having a less stiff compression of the fork. Is it clear now?
There are several other viewer down the comments who noticed the same mistake. It's not the end of the world but a lot of people could just go nuts by doing the opposite of what they wanna do.
@@TheMxFactory by the way I own a 2017 HUSQVARNA FE 250 and a 2019 HUSQVARNA FE350 and thats how WPs work.
The tuning screws wont move on my shock so ive just left it how it is since I bought the bike lol
great vid very informative and covering items my shop manual does not. my only criticism is the screw driver used to alter clicker position was a dodgy fit, it needed to have a thicker blade to fit the slots better other wise damage can occur to the screw head. I know there is not a lot of pressure applied and that most would not care about the damage. IMO it is best to have the tool that fits best for any job.. thanks for the vid it was good to watch.
and that is against the law😂😂😂😂🖕
Amazing guys appreciate it. You’re the best. Well, done video. Amazing. Keep up the good work.
In what scenario would someone use aftermarket high flow valves in forks? I assumed for light riders but couldn’t you adjust rebound clickers on fork or not quite the same?
Need some help most of guys riding dirt i notice smaller guys i am 6.3 tall weight 260 some people saying i need to upgrade the suspension what do you recommend
Question - 2:09 in the video you say more clicks = stiffer. If you're bottoming out (going clockwise) to start, then counting clicks out, aren't you reducing compression with each click out (counter-clockwise), or the more clicks, the LESS compression? Reducing compression should make it LESS stiff? All the way in (clockwise) is closing the orifice, basically blocking the fluid movement to the max, which would be the max amount of compression. Or are the settings on the SFF fork backwards from most forks?
very good boys
So the 10/18 for the front forks is standard for all bikes? I have a 2020 Honda crf250r I know nothing about suspension set up and I’m trying to get my bike to a “home base” if you will.
I love my 812 suspension, the attention to detail is second to none. If you knew Doc, you would know that attention to detail, it is what he is all about!
True that!
Nobody works harder than suspension guys
No rates of, are unequalized-- not enough space-- wrecked. There's no pavement-- action.
Great video im assuming 10 comp 18 rebound is a good baseline setting?
Round Rock Texas? I live a couple miles away from there lol
I don't necessarily think setting your sag in the standing attack position is strictly the only way to do it or the best way. I think a combination of sitting and standing, taking two separate measurements and then splitting the difference. A rider typically will spend more time seated rather than standing up in the attack position. Riders are mostly seated or just hovering above the seat.
Only on smooth tracks. I stand as much as possible. But yes, you can set the sag sitting or standing. The difference for the two normal positions may be a couple mm of sag.
best.....
Nice and pro
I'm just practicing for a movie 😂 how do you set it up easy.... smooth ride not hard to control?
Sorry I don’t quite understand what a neutral position on your fork height was?
Can you stiffen up one fork or is that bad ? I want to use bbr springs. But they are way to stiff with both could I run one stock an one bbr ?
great video guys. I got some new tips from thid for my own bike!!!
i just got a 2015 Husqvarna FC 450, im 6' and weigh 265lbs what settings do you recommend..? Thanks
Negotiations of tight turns, what a rush ;-)
Outstanding VDO
Engineering is the other part of the fun
Cool video I think I will change the oil in my forks cheers guys 😜🐶
This video is why ill pay someone else to do this for me. Fuck playing with all that shit.
Block of wood between front tyre and mudguard will let you firmly strap it down
Excellent video : )
Not happy and cant figure my forks out though.
KTM 250 exc 2004 ...changed bushes, seals and tried different amounts of 10w fork oil....makes no difference.
Clickers com & dam dont make the slightest bit of difference as it still feels "Boingey" like a pogo stick.
I will try thicker oil but cant understand why the clickers aren't making any difference at all.
Any thoughts or advice extremely welcome.
So what they are saying is when you have a problem with shocks bring it to a mechanic
Eye protection to bleed forks tho? Lol
fork oil can spray out... i would suggest wrapping a rag around the bleed screw to prevent that.
Hey how do I fix my leaking rear shock? it is slowly leaking oil and I don't know how to fix it without spending over $100
Awesome content🤙🏼
This was SUPREMELY informative!! I’m legit surprised!
You say to service the forks every 30 - 50 hours or you'll do damage. What constitues servicing? Changing the oil? Changing the seals? Changing the bushings?
I always thought adjusting the height on one end of the bike required both ends to keep bike balanced.... i.e. raising forks(more then a couple of mm) in triple clamps required adjustment in shock. No?
Funny - I've subscribed to your channel for over a year and have been a big fan.
This might be the best video I've seen from MXF. Granted, I've been researching servicing my 4CS forks. Great vid.
I’m not too happy about seeing the ad impeach trump before this video if I didn’t like y’all’s videos so much I would have gave a thumbs down just for the ad but I didn’t cause I don’t think you can pick what ad UA-cam puts on your vids
Saaaaaay what?! No we don’t pick them. That’s a weird ad to put in front of a moto video. Thanks for watching!
Loved 🥰 it. Rarely watch a whole video, but I sat through this, great video by both of you. Don’t normally like being lectured to but I didn’t mind this time
I can't thank you guys enough! I'd rather learn right the first time. Now, I'm building my way to be a better rider. Thanks again.
Should the oil weight be changed to help slow rebound or compression? Or should I just stick with manufacture suggestion?