GPX TSE 300R Build Pt.4 (Suspension)

[@Dirt_Bike_Dave]

Keep it up Mate...I always find these interesting...good to know about the suspension stuff..sorry you couldn't run WP internals where needed.

[@RobboRobinson]

Thanks bud, I’m sure at some point there will be someone making a compatible base valve for the job. I don’t think it’s the end of the world by any stretch of the imagination. 👍🏻

[@OrangeManStan]

Hello, ive just got a 450FSE. Im liking the quality. On the suspension, the forks have blue and red dial at the top and adjustment at the bottom. Im not sure which is compression and which is rebound, im also guessing clockwise to increase. And same goes for the rear shock, ive got no idea which adjuster does what. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks

[@RobboRobinson]

Hi bud, ignore the colours on top of the forks. Both are rebound at top and compression at bottom. Rear shock has a single compression adjustment at top with Allen key centre bolt. There is no high speed compression adjustment like on other bikes. A screw is located at the bottom for rebound adjustment. Try a medium setting all round to start with. Also think about your weight? Stock springs probably up to a 85-90kg rider. If you are heavier you need to up the springs to get the best out of the suspension.

[@OrangeManStan]

@@RobboRobinson Thanks for that, really appreciate it. I'm around 75kg so hopefully ok on spring rate. Keep the video's coming. Love the maintenance ones.

[@RobboRobinson]

@@OrangeManStan Its a pleasure bud and thank you. 👍

[@claretbuck1882]

Good progress bud 👍🏻

[@Rooonga]

Hi Ian, you mentioned lowering the rear shock. Did this mean you lost some travel? Cheers

[@RobboRobinson]

Hi bud, only a small amount of travel has been lost by lowering. A 10mm spacer is fitted internally so it doesn't extend back to full height. I'm 6'2" but I like to be able to put both feet flat on the ground in those peculiar angled situations in the type of riding I like this bike for. Beside I think its more stable as well. I have had both my previous KTM's lowered in the same way. The only disadvantage I see is ground clearance is reduced a tad but I've become better at line choice and hopping over things.

[@robertdelapaz1857]

Hi love your channel keep up the great work. Have the same bike and want to change my front springs like you. What weight fork oil and volume do I need to replace the stock oil? Thanks in advance.

[@RobboRobinson]

@@robertdelapaz1857 hi bud I use 5w motorex fork oil and an air gap of 110mm. Thanks for the support. 👍🏻

[@robertdelapaz1857]

@@RobboRobinson sorry new to servicing forks. What do you mean with an air gap of 110mm? Do you mean fill the tube with oil up to 110mm from the top? Thanks again in advance.

[@RobboRobinson]

@@robertdelapaz1857 Yes with the fork vertical in a vice and the spring & fork cap removed, the outer tube should be fully down and the inner rod also. Add oil into the tube pumping the inner rod to remove air. Using an air gap tool and syringe you can set the oil height.

[@viclau1218]

@@RobboRobinson thanks for putting those valuable info together!! I owned a 4-stroke 300 made by the same manufacturer in China & my bike use the same SZC fork as well. I my the stock spring is way too stiff for me & wanted to changed my stock spring. Would you mind sharing the spec of the front spring so I order one to my weight locally? thanks!!

[@RobboRobinson]

@@viclau1218 Hi bud, I am 115kg rider weight in my boots, riding rucksack etc. I run 46nm front springs. How much do you weigh?

[@gpxmotoukgpxmotouk4002]

On my TSE 300 the shim stack was changed to my preference using WP shims.

[@RobboRobinson]

Yes that’s easy to do. I’ll see how it feels first. I’ve no problem with what I’ve got at the moment. Some extra adjustability would be nice for fast to slow going scenarios. I’m sure someone will come up with a base valve to fit sooner or later.

[@s.t.7518]

Do you think those rad guards would fit the TSE 250R?

[@RobboRobinson]

Yes , only thing I will say is the bolt holes on the GPX rad shrouds are 10mm lower but there is enough flex in the plastic.

[@Tourified]

Artefon what model?

[@iannickols6702]

Do you happen to know if the shock top bushing is the same as an exc one?

[@RobboRobinson]

I think it will be based on what the shock is.

[@iannickols6702]

@@RobboRobinson thanks for the quick reply

[@ogasi1798]

shame about the bouncers fella but as the bikes get more popular we know somebody will create something 'better' - question about the rad guards and where are they from as i dont see a link? i paid about 140 for mine from a chap in England but my mate is after some and 60 quid or even close is of course waaaay better

[@RobboRobinson]

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[@RobboRobinson]

Gone up a few pounds since I bought mine but still good value.

[@ogasi1798]

@@RobboRobinson aha, Nice one, good old ali express - i have yet to fail at that place since i found it 🙂 cannot believe i didnt consider that when i got mine but hey ho - was a bloke not far from me and mine are also the cradle type, so a whole thing front and rear and sides...bit OTT but as i can be a clumsy begger hahaaa

[@johnnydangerously9426]

I would not invest in a bike made in ? I had one and after all the problems I sold it and got a used Honda . Too much drama 😎

[@RobboRobinson]

Let me tell you Honda have a big place in ? since 2002 they have had motorcycles and engines built there with R&D facility. You fail to say which ? bike you had a bad experience with I'm keen to know.

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

If you're talking about China, over 40% of all Honda parts are sourced from China. KTM sources 70% of their parts from China and their Chinese CBU factory for their frames is where Hengjian sources their KTM frames. Hengjian has a contract through Shineray to obtain KTM frames that are one generation old since Chinese and Asian market KTMs keep the old generation KTMs in production for 3rd party access as part of their contract with Shineray. Btw Hengjian is the manufacturer for GPX