Does this KYB fork work for ENDURO on the Sherco 250 SE Factory?

[@racesla]

I have a 2021 300 SEF Factory. Great bike but the stock KYBs forks are harsh and very deflective, shocks much more compliant. Tried pretty much every clicker combination, speeding up the rebound a few clicks helped the most. just sent them off to Johnny at the Ride Shop to work his magic.

[@alexandreberard4841]

My Sherco dealer told me the forks needs a good 10h ride to « break in » …and he was right. Keep on riding with it and enjoy! Great. Job, best job in the world.

[@jazzbluesrt2740]

Always enjoy your riding videos. Just amazing to me that with all the hours you post on video I never seem to see anybody else riding the same trail. With those dropoffs an encounter with someone coming the other way would be terrifying.

[@BradBrother]

I just got a '23 Sherco 250se factory. VERY good suspension!!! I'm 190lbs and feel it's perfect. Maybe a bit stiff for very slow technical riding but I see no reason for a revalve. It's an incredible bike!

[@erikk.2435]

The Zeta open pistons really make those KYB closed cartridge folks more plush.

[@eugenesimons3726]

I have a 300 2t factory. I was told by a pro rider to turn clickers to stiffen and it would feel more plush🤔 and it worked for me just saying.

[@ChookChasersMX]

If it feels too stiff you might be too low in the stroke due to you having taken the clickers all the way out. Try adding some clicks to keep it higher up, or alternatively try loosening off the rebound to get the suspension to move more as the rebound also works like a bleed.

[@rafy600]

Exactly going softer on compression is making the forks loose the initial plushnes and riding on the mid of the stroke wich is more stiff. I always go to the rebound first works for me 👌

[@peterjennen99]

Jayden- Those are good points. Also, lowering the front tire pressure, say to 10 lbs, would help with deflection problems on the trail. But really, the problem is the high speed damping is too stiff. Turning the compression clickers out just makes the front end wallow and be vague. The low speed clickers control how the bike holds the sag position. That bike needs a re-valve.

[@ChookChasersMX]

​@@peterjennen99 - Yes I would agree for his type of riding, but in the mean time, adjusting the clickers as suggested might be worth trying.

[@OffRoadingSteve]

Worth noting, he’s riding the factory race edition, not the standard model. Race bike is gonna be set up stiffer…

[@ChookChasersMX]

@@OffRoadingSteve yes that is true. I own the same bike but don’t use it for too much slow stuff at the moment. I don’t believe Sherco is making the standard model with WP forks anymore as almost all sales were for the factory model with KYB, at least here in Australia where Sherco has a very large following now anyway. Sherco came out with the 500 specifically because us Aussies and importer were begging for it.

[@thomashardy3540]

I ride extrem and hard enduro in Australia I have two shercos 21 factory and 22 racing both Kym if you ste it up for comfort out of the book on the compression and halfway between comfort and medium on the rebound these bikes are sweet you won’t actually get better Valving on the forks but the shocks high speed dampening is a bit garbage

[@sambirtwistle]

Naturally aspirated engines use atmospheric air, mean not pressurized by a turbo or supercharger.

[@jarrydrobson5300]

I ride the 250SER with the WPs and they’re definitely the pick IMO for the technical single type tracks! Ridden with both KYBs and WPs and the WPs are the pick (going against some other peoples opinions)

[@BigDaveTALKS]

Yeah when I am shopping for a dirt bike I actually prefer KYB suspension. My WR450F, CRF 450R have KYB but the Showa in the KX250 is pretty good on the trails but I tend to push it at the track. I am 6' & 235 so the firmness of the KYB is decent for a rider like me. On my WR which was only for trails, the suspension was perfect. On my CRF, yeah I had it resprung for the track but still works fine on single track as long as I back it off 4 clicks. I'm no hard core rider so that's probably why the factory suspension is fine for me, but I have learned that proper set up can make a major difference in the riding experience. Our single track in my area of Texas is mostly dirt and roots. Nothing like you have.

[@whoscook4481]

Looks like your riding the dream! Awesome country! We all should never take our freedoms for granted! They are under attack! I enjoy and learn alot from your videos.

[@nathanbrown130]

Next you should do a beta xtrainer 2022 I just got one and I love it!

[@gavincurrey6408]

Love the video’s man you’ve converted me from the street to dirt. I just picked up a yz 250x and I’m in love.

[@grant7411]

they are notorious for being stiff for about 15-20 hours on the forks. the stock kyb oil is pretty average. an easy fix is change the oil

[@thomasberry468]

Mostly new to your channel. Been binge watching. Easy to do since your enthusiasm and personality really comes out in your production. With as rocky as a lot of your riding is, have you dabbled in steering dampers?

[@billypulsipher7313]

Put your compression back to stock and pull out 5 clicks of rebound in the front.

[@dc4645]

Almost at 300k subs. Right on man!

[@davenelson4334]

Nice riding, would hate to get bounced off the trail and down a hill

[@painsrides]

I've rarely heard riders complain KYB forks(especially on the Sherco) are to stiff... You've either taken too much compression out or the forks are over-sprung for your weight.

[@mikeh.4087]

Great ride! Beautiful place! Looks like with some adjusting that would be a great bike.

[@buckenduro1211]

Do me a favour? Wind the compression clickers back in further than they were, especially the forks and ride that loose rocky terrain and it will more than likely feel way more stable 👍

[@stoffle32]

If the rear is bouncing and feels like it’s kicking you go faster on the high speed rebound.

[@rdc_rl4166]

Love your videos and what your doing!

[@escapeorion3741]

I know it’s been a while, but you wouldn’t know your carb settings, which is far as jetting?

[@dannyrose5576]

Personally I thought it was sat on it's springs mid stroke so too soft and crashy, heavier springs and the right valving transformed mine

[@timd46]

What trails are you riding? It looks amazing.

[@yorkchris10]

How well does the engine run with PV disconnected. PV requires service interval

[@sambo6591]

Is there a sweepstakes going on right now I know you already chose winners for June but is there another one going on so I can order me a few things if not I'm going to wait till then

[@rickyparrish2570]

Pulling too much compression out of the fork and shock will actually make it stiffer since it will ride lower in the stroke.

[@lukasilec1987]

Hi, i have question. I have KTM 250 TPI 2019 six days and now i bought Sherco 300 SE factory 2021... I have on both bikes clicks set to comfort (forks and shock) but shercos kyb front forks are stiffer than ktm... Is this normal? I never tried kayaba before, people says kyb are the best suspension but they are very stiff for enduro riding, i like WP more.

[@wednesdar452]

We take it you bled forks before the ride?

[@endurox1481]

love this video a lot!

[@Dat_Sun]

I want to to test ride a Sherco, never see one in person.

[@ryanstewart1521]

My yz250x KYB forks were way stiffer than my Ktm as well.

[@deep4soul]

how many hours on the suspension? is it broken in yet?

[@lukekelly5115]

Bet its sitting too low in the stroke you can ride that stuff on stock yz suspension lol

[@shanewhite6332]

are you going to review Rieju 300

[@theokerner535]

Does it have 5 or 6 gears

[@cooptroop5]

Revalue the mid valve and it will be golden

[@strictlymitch]

Get all the internals swapped to some good quality products and swap the oil out they really come into their own league after that

[@RUSTY-A-L]

Now that is an awesome trail! Is that in Utah?

[@MrAddison79]

Pretty sure he lives in Colorado

[@Pint76]

@@MrAddison79 Utah

[@MrAddison79]

Wow I wonder what area of Utah, it sure is beautiful there

[@BSm2919]

Man I need a good ride!

[@Moneypress11]

Stops the video right at the hardest part of the trail. Haha

[@jaybarron3186]

How many hrs on the bike? Will it soften up? I thought the KYB was supposed to be better than the WP?

[@mulimen1]

He's riding the factory model. Those front forks are closed cartridge. Factory bikes are more for real racing. For most riders ,better buying the racing model with the open cartridge front forks. Open cartridge kyb works like a dream

[@martinh2075]

@@mulimen1 I wish the 125 came in the racing model with the black sticker open cartridge forks.

[@billypulsipher7313]

There is no comparison between the kyb closed vs the wp open. Wp should be embarassed of the xplor fork.

[@joacimsfritidssysler2041]

I have the factory 2t 300 22 model. About 10 hours it soften up a bit. But have to change the midvalve in the forks, to harsh on fast-square edges.

[@jaybarron3186]

@@mulimen1 didn’t realize the Race model was different than the factory model until now. Race model looks like it has open cartridge but no fan.

[@riderinsanjose337]

You mentioned you're not getting enough traction. I'm guessing you are running stock tires. If you don't mind my asking, what tires do you have on ?

[@nyantpag7391]

Slow up rebound 2clicks

[@jamesoso259]

Just “opening up” the clickers doesn’t mean it will get more suited for what you want.

[@leewaken5059]

Nice lugging, you big lug.😉

[@joshhiggins8433]

cheap, easy to try out, 13t front sprocket, you're welcome.

[@rafy600]

It comes with a 13

[@joshhiggins8433]

@@rafy600 My 2020 came with a 14. But it was a demo model set up for hare & hound, so MotoXperts might have put the 14 on.

[@DADSGETNDOWN]

Not much room and a Steep and Long way down.

[@wko78ms]

If it's too stiff, you're too old

[@vincentmatarazzo9146]

Accelera porcoddddio

[@rdc_rl4166]

First!