CFMOTO Suspension Adjustment & Setup Tips for CFORCE & ZFORCE & UFORCE | ATV & SxS Suspension

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[@kijts]

Because of your videos I bought a cforce 800 xc. I wasn't even looking at cfmoto until I watched a bunch of you videos. Thank you for making good videos.

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Awesome!!! Im glad you have enjoyed them!!

[@garypatrick2403]

You absolutely make sense. Easy to follow. Thanks for the tips.

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Love the videos. I'm in Newfoundland (Canada). Very few CForce bikes here yet. Very little support network or dealer assistance. This video worked well for me, adjusting my CForce 800.

[@robinbreeze270]

As always very informative. Please keep up the great work. Only bad thing about watching your videos is that I just bought a 600 single in Jan.and love it. But now I want a 950 SxS. lol God bless and be safe.

[@lego12066]

Great information. Been waiting for this one. Thanks as always!!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Your welcome bro

[@drdaledobek9882]

I just got a 2021 800xc a few weeks ago ..hands down the best all around atv I've ever ridden..fit and finish is second to none . It's a very impressive machine that so far surpassed my expectations. The ride was abit stiff but that adjusted out and I'm happy with it now..I dont do water and mud , expecting this bike will last along time..

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Awesome ryan!

[@steves3688]

I just got a zforce 950 and I am telling you right now that CFMoto is a serious contender against the competition...not perfect..but very decent quality and price point! AND this guy, Blake I think is his name, is great for his tutorials!~ CFMOTO NEEDS TO SPONSOR HIM! It is in their BEST interest to have instructional tutorial videos for their product lines! I will be talking with them about this very soon!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

@@steves3688 THANKS SO MUCH STEVE! Really means a lot

[@betoflocos]

Excellent explanation and very easy to understand thanks. Greetings from Uruguay.

[@roncombs25701]

Very informative, Im new to this kind of suspension adjustments. I'm used to lift kits and change everything lol.

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Thanks Ron!

[@yancycf600]

You do a very good gob describing things in your vids. Ive watched several of your vids more than once. Keep up the good work. Go cfmoto

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that

[@joeallen5707]

Nice job explaining a confusing topic for a novice like myself. My Cforce 600 rides great right from the dealer. My Zforce 800 trail is a rough ride right from the same dealer. I'll try these adjustments on the side by side tomorrow. Thank you !

[@joshualoggins348]

Good job Blake!! Good job on explaining so well

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HENRYBERRYLOWRY1845]

Great video bud.

[@borandell9915]

Thanks for putting this in plain language that those of us just beginning in this hobby can understand. Very helpful. I'm trying to soften my ride in our 2022 ZForce 800 Trail. I guess the adjustment is just trial and error as to how far for me to adjust it back for a softer ride? Sounds like the most important factor for me is your advice at 11:00 to notice a difference. My wife and I are in our 60's now and the stiff ride is ruff on us. Thanks in advance.

[@RPDXC]

Good vid! I'm looking to soften the ride a little bit. This gave me some pointers to go off of.

[@paulrobinson977]

Nice video best thing I did was replace my 500ho suspension for the x8 shocks improved the ride so much 😀

[@myridny]

Are the 800 XC shocks able to bolt into a 500

[@TomJustice]

Helpful....thanks!

[@handsomerob9715]

Thank you sir! Cheers

[@wickedmainah950]

Just spent the morning adjusting the shocks on my 950. The rocks and roots really knocked us around on our first big ride. I set tire pressure to 8psi. From factory setting I went 3 clicks softer on low speed front, 2 clicks softer rear. High speed went 5 clicks softer front, 4 back. It's way better now. I may still back my springs off a bit but I will run it for a while to see if it breaks in a bit. I left my rebound at factory spec.

[@davetrepse83]

Thanks !

[@Lathan23]

Thank you for this video. I'm a novice as far as suspension and this helped me understand.

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Your welcome! I appreciate ya

[@faisalkhan1026]

I'd really love to see a separate video on details of types these tires, Which one to select, everything about them.

[@-Dwight-Schrute]

Another good video Blake. I finally got over 10 hours on my 600 Touring so I adjusted my throttle to 3/4 and man what a difference! At 1/2 throttle, my RPMs never really hit above 5000. Now its like a power band around 6000 and I'm in love. One day when I can afford it I'll get either the 800 or a 950. Keep up the good work!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

That is awesome! and thank you so much

[@bigreggie21]

how do you adjust the throttle ?

[@-Dwight-Schrute]

@@bigreggie21 There is a bolt on the back of the handle that will keep the throttle from being able to go too far during the break in period. Just use a wrench and restrict it to half way. Good for keeping speed down if a child will be riding too.

[@bigreggie21]

Justin Hudson what year is yours ? i have a 20 i was told you could only adjust it from slower?

[@-Dwight-Schrute]

@@bigreggie21 2020 600 Touring. Its just a bolt. You can go between full extension all the way to no movement if you want.

[@misbehaven6035]

Hey Blake, great videos thank you so much for them. Is there anyway you could make a video on actually adjusting the springs? Please especially the front I don’t want to mess anything up and I can’t see how to adjust them without taking the plastics off. Thanks again

[@alexx_97]

Hey, very good video. And also very usefull, just a quick question. Fast means stiffer and slow means more spongy ( less stiffer ) ?

[@jeroldadams2740]

Blake, great video and explanation of adjustable suspension. I've been playing with mine on my cforce 800xc and finally have it dialed in to my liking. I couldn't help but notice you are still running the stock tip on the exhaust, even though there aren't many options for us yet. I would like for you to check out Whiskey Bent Metal Worx. I upgraded to the 2inch 45 degree stainless steel tip, and brother it really changed the sound of the machine. Deep throaty sound without any coffee can popping. Take a minute and check them out. Its worth it!!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Awesome I will definitely check that out! Thanks for the info

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Do you recommend the 45 over the 90

[@jeroldadams2740]

The 45.

[@propayne426]

@@jeroldadams2740 Do you have a video with how it sounds after install?

[@jeroldadams2740]

I don't have one yet, but Whiskey Bent Metal Worx has one either on their channel, website or Facebook page. I seen it on one of those, and persuaded me on my purchase.

[@DJDEEDetroit]

Hello I have a 2021 c force 600. 2up. My wife just totaled last week. I had 27x11x12 on rear. 27x9x12 front. No spacers! Now for the new one coming i want to put on a 14" rims. With 27x11x14 R. 27x9x14 F will I need spacers and clutch kit? I'm sure if I go with 26x11x14 R. & 26x9x14 F I'll be ok. What do u think and recommend? Thank u. Love your videos here in Michigan! I also called and got the uni air filter and K&N sleeve. For my first cf-600 I took it off B4 the insurance co. Picked it up 😆. I'll put it on the new one. I also got one for my polaris 2up.Thank u.

[@mjuhanil]

My 600 has a very harsh ride. So I should turn it to lowest to soften it?

[@user-pu8vj8nm3p]

Hello ! I have the same model 850 XC. I also want to put itp cryptid, does it also work on his original rims? Thank you very much !

[@charles2326]

can you do videos on the cfmoto zforce 800 trail

[@johnrosenbalm2197]

Should I soften my ride when I ride through rough terrain trails with stock tires

[@mattia4727]

Hi, how about a better (than stock) new suspension for cf1000 (MY2020)?

[@AngelGarcia-ek4kf]

Can you PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON HOW TO ADJUST THE brake light switch 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏my tail brake lights on my cforce 500 are to hard to presss🙏🙏🙏

[@charlespalmerii4299]

Questions, on the Cforce 800 what is the Rear and Front Travel ? I can not find it on there specs? Also , is the back seat removeable , thank you and god bless!

[@RPDXC]

The back seat is removable. It comes off with the pull of a lever. and you can ride without it, no problem. As far as travel, from what I'm reading, it's 6.7 front and 7.4 in back.

[@matthewwiltz7057]

I’m looking for more ground clearance on my 800 xc. How much more preload would you recommend before it starts getting to the danger zone? (Over extending shocks, axle angles etc.)

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Well since I published this video, MSC now has a lift kit in stock for it. That lifts at atleast 1.5 inches

[@charlesmason4535]

I'm new to the channel have a 800 xc cforce. Got a clutch kit, installed it myself thanks to yours how to videos. Results are amazing 👍. I didn't think it would make that much of a difference. Question I have is 3/4 to full throttle pulls my dash beeps, no warning lights just beep. Nothing seems to be restricting. Called my dealer here in Michigan, and main street cycle to see if they have had this problem before. Not sure what to do?

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Is that when you are in Low?

[@charlesmason4535]

High, low gear does beep

[@charlesmason4535]

Road on it today went for a few miles, at the top end beeps all the time or when you get on it. Still no lights.

[@charlesmason4535]

Low gear don't beep, sorry bad texter

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Mine will beep when I hit the rev limiter or speed limiter in low.. but I've never had it beep in high except for a oil pressure light a couple times.. but haven had that issue since I changed my oil and filter.

[@alexerstube]

Can you please do a softer setup on the 950 ? Just bought mine a week ago and would like to have a smoother ride for me and my kid at cruising speeds around 30-40 mph

[@RealTalkPowersports]

You will need to drop your ride hight between a half to a inch and then turn your bypass reservoirs to fast side just a little bit. Maybe one day I can try to squeeze in a video on that

[@alexerstube]

@@RealTalkPowersports thanks man ive been watching your channel before i bought my 950 cant seem to find the one about the cvt upgrade one ?

[@RealTalkPowersports]

@@alexerstube kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZm6epeXm9-Wma8

[@armandoaguiniga2008]

@realtalkpowersport im trying to get 27x10x12 gozzillas for my 600 2 up... just wanted an advise on a lift kit and like aboit how much would the lift kit be?

[@armandoaguiniga2008]

Sorry i meant Gorilla ATV Silverback Mud Tire

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Those are some rough riding tires lol

[@RealTalkPowersports]

@@armandoaguiniga2008 I know main street cycle makes a in house custom lift kit for the 600 models

[@frantisektupy9129]

Hi friend,need help with tires size.I got two CFmoto CForce XC850,stock chinesse Abuzz tires are 26x9x14 and 26x11x14 but truly meassure on rear is 24.5" only,horrible.I would like to change them to Duro Power Grip V2 version (lighter,radial,thin pattern,non aggressive like mud tires) in 29".BUT my dealer scare me with these tires i will destroy bearings,diffs,driveshafts...I cant agree because I drive trails and pavemnets only,slowly,and carefully,I am not fan of mud holes,fast and aggressive driving.I just ride in the wood and bad roads.What is Your opinion about this???Thanks for the short reply and regards from Europe

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Your 850 will easily fit 29 inch Duro tires and will have no issues running them. I run 30 inch tires on my 800 model that you see in this video and it handles them with ease.

[@frantisektupy9129]

@@RealTalkPowersports I have seen that,but You have heavy mud tires-and no issues?Sounds good.Love Your channel and videos,good to see these machines are popular in USA!I got many machines from other brands,(and 5 CFmoto ATVs!) but CF is best value for the money,trouble free,and cheap to buy nad make service.God bless You friend.

[@RealTalkPowersports]

@@frantisektupy9129 Thank you so much! and God bless you and your family! And yes ive had no issues with my 30 inch Cryptids and it really performs very well on my 30 inch Rocktanes

[@tyreeswoodberry1615]

Is there a lift kit for the cforce 600 that will fit 32 Aztex comfortably?

[@RealTalkPowersports]

No... definitely not.. thats way too big of a tire for a 600 in my opinion.

[@ralphpaparelli14]

Hi Blake. Fantastic Job Thanks a Million. Requesting your help. I own a 2016 CForce 800. I am interested in the clutch kit. I am running stock tires and do both trail riding and extreme trails which includes rock , mud & water. I tried many occasion via email to reach Main Street Cycle and used you as a reference. Up to date I have not received a reply. Would it be possible I can purchase the kit directly from you instead. I from Toronto Canada and there are no such kits here unless you can recommend a place. God Bless and keep up the good work.

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Have you tried calling them? I know if you will call them by the number i provide in most of my videos, they will answer and get you one shipped out.

[@ralphpaparelli14]

@@RealTalkPowersports Hi Blake thank you for the quick reply. Please would it be possible to let me know which kit you had installed on your CF800?

[@RealTalkPowersports]

@@ralphpaparelli14 the kit that i have installed is the only one that they stock now at Main Street Cycle

[@ralphpaparelli14]

@@RealTalkPowersports Thanks Blake. I'll let you know what happens.

[@nvsmity8294]

Im Buying an 800 xc

[@kevinsepulveda4605]

Where do u order the cfmoto600 shocks that u ajust like this video

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Are you referring to the shocks that are on the 800? All the shocks on each of these machines are stock factory shocks that come on them

[@watchurheadrc721]

looks like you have the fast rc have you or do you do any rock crawling with the rc

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Yes! My dad more than I do.. he builds his on rock crawlers and runs them.. he has a good KZbin channel

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Nitrostar

[@davidwilke5151]

Is there a specific tool you need to adjust that on the 600? Or what tools do you use? Thanks

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Just jack it up to get the tires off the ground and spray some lube like Wd-40 around where that Cam is so it will twist easier and you can use Channel locks to grab it and turn it. But The right tool that is made just for that should of came with your tool pouch from your dealership

[@davidwilke5151]

@@RealTalkPowersports thanks for answering my question. Also I seen your clutch video what clutches are you running and whats the price tag. I have the 2020 cforce 600 touring. Thanks again your videos are so helpful

[@RealTalkPowersports]

@@davidwilke5151 6624386407 call main Street cycle.. they are shipping my same clutch setup. You can call them any weekday between 9 and 5

[@cindyjones9232]

Did he ever tell us how to adjust the 500?

[@fgcchevy]

Can you make some more uforce1000 videos please? Thank you

[@RealTalkPowersports]

I would absolutely love too! But I cant get my hands on one. They are all sold out till the 2021 models get here.. If CFMOTO would send me one, id make a ton of videos on them and show how they perform, and how to take care of it. But they aint said a word to me nor reached out to me.

[@fgcchevy]

@@RealTalkPowersports when do 2021 models come out? My local dealer is trying to sell me this year's model, will there be any difference?

[@RealTalkPowersports]

@@fgcchevy I know my local dealer is not scheduled to get 2021 models till november

[@joseisraelsosa2200]

O cupo unas refacción como puedo contactarte

[@extremeoffroad-snowmountai9084]

👍🙏🤝🤝❤️

[@willworthington5426]

OK so I'm confused as all get out. Because your saying on your 500 with it turned all the way up that it's stiffening the shock. But the manual says that all the way down is stiff and all the way to high is soft. Please I'm so dang confused!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

The more you compress the shock, the stiffer it is

[@willworthington5426]

Right I get that. And only makes sense that moving the ring to the long side would in fact compress the springs more. But, have you looked at the manual? It says the short side compresses shock and long side softens. Maybe a misprint. If so definitely needs to b3 brought up to cfmoto 🤷🏻

[@mrb4971]

@@willworthington5426 Yea bud. Glad you posted this. I have a 2021 cforce 520s, my first quad. Suspension was killing my back on stock settings. I tried to soften it myself using the owners manual. I'm in the UK & the manual I have is defo the wrong way round. Confirmed when I asked the dealer to soften the rear to the second last setting. It came back softer but I bottomed out in places I never used to so back a click stiffer done the trick.

[@Yuhthue]

So fast is soft and slow is stiff?

[@godlyxmp4746]

Nope basically you want to run your rear higher and front lower better ground clearance and amazing driving mine has 5 notches and I have my rear 4 and my front 2

[@johnnym7904]

sorry Blake, don't enjoy your suspension as it is on your cforce 600 , it absolutely sucks ass stock. any help from anybody on good aftermarket shocks? i know that elka is coming out with cforce 600 shock sets soon, but they are money, lol. any help would be appreciated!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

🤔

[@TheCallfam3]

What is a good RC to get that will not tear up in the first week lol

[@RealTalkPowersports]

The best one that seems to hold up to the most abuse is the Traxxas Slash

[@DJDEEDetroit]

Traxxas #1

[@sebrofc]

SO aggravated my dealer didn't give me the damn spanner wrench that is supposed to come with the tool kit, spent 10k and cant get a friggin wrench.