How Do You Tune Dirt Bike Suspension | Motorcycle Suspension Setup

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@noclosecoasters9903
@noclosecoasters9903 2 жыл бұрын
Ok, this has to be the best, most straightforward, explanation of what is going on with suspension adjustments I've ever seen. Great video.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@justindwyer3832
@justindwyer3832 Жыл бұрын
Probably the most useful video I've ever seen on KZbin! Excited to dial in my bike this weekend. Thank you sir!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@tristaw47
@tristaw47 10 ай бұрын
Best suspension vid I've come across. Hands down. Explained perfectly and made so much sense.. needed to adjust my 450 to suit a rider 30kgs lighter. So this is huge for me thanks so much.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@bradl45
@bradl45 Жыл бұрын
I've watched again( at least 5 other times too), HUGE THANK YOU for making this. I'm still working on stopping, and not tipping over!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
You got this!
@ewa2929
@ewa2929 2 жыл бұрын
suspension and carbs are two of the most difficult things to set up being they often dont have one size fits all.You do a great job for those of us that are looking for advise.Being you are a small shop with a big network behind you you cant help but give people a great product.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words.
@JB-th4bx
@JB-th4bx 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the last but about the rear spring and rebound. I'm 195 lbs and I went up on my spring rate, but I my rebound was so fast I thought my shock was blown. I had to slow the rebound all the way down. Now it makes sense why I had to do that.
@thomasmattie2081
@thomasmattie2081 Жыл бұрын
I'm fifty-nine had a blood clot in my head lost weight and I'm short had my seat off for 3 years to ride my 4 yr old son put back on felt super short super old.Now I know I can set my sag and feel like I'm 52 ! Thank you you did a great job explaining to a guy that is smart enough to know he's Dumb
@ericrogner2461
@ericrogner2461 3 ай бұрын
Your just the greatest guy in the world God bless you and family hope to meet you some day
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 ай бұрын
Thanks n
@Joncarver226
@Joncarver226 10 ай бұрын
Downloaded and saved so I can easily revert back while I'm in the shop, THANK YOU FOR THIS!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 10 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@MyFlipfiles
@MyFlipfiles 2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother thank you for taking the time to make this video and explain all the little nuances of how the suspension really works I know it’s voodoo to the common folk but you did a great job… we appreciate it.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mmmx5109
@mmmx5109 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best suspension videos I’ve seen. Very informative with simple easy to understand analogies. I got several tips from this video to go try on my bike today with confidence now. Thanks for the video brotha 🤙
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Stoked you liked it
@billturner1240
@billturner1240 Жыл бұрын
Best video on the subject I've seen yet
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@riders.oregon4474
@riders.oregon4474 2 жыл бұрын
Set my suspension up at a moto track, it felt great. Next weekend raced a woods race without changing it. It felt like I was riding a jackhammer.
@mikeburnett6222
@mikeburnett6222 Жыл бұрын
I have found that if I'm riding multiple types of riding, with the same bike (MX, XC or trail) I keep a log and write all settings down for each type. Then when I go to that type, reset all clickers to what I liked there last time.
@Runk3lsmcdougal
@Runk3lsmcdougal 2 ай бұрын
I had to buy 2 bikes lol
@djfunkycraig
@djfunkycraig Ай бұрын
@@mikeburnett6222yup!! Perfect tip always!!
@djfunkycraig
@djfunkycraig Ай бұрын
@@Runk3lsmcdougal😂
@barswapmedia
@barswapmedia 2 жыл бұрын
A tip I learned from Joe Shedron, If you feel like your shock rebound is not slowing down with the clickers it can be your high speed compression is to stiff. The lack of compression feels like fast rebound because it kicks you in a similar way.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Great info!
@kenstutzman9116
@kenstutzman9116 2 жыл бұрын
Joe's Is the man My best friend
@barswapmedia
@barswapmedia 2 жыл бұрын
@@kenstutzman9116 that's awesome, I raced with Joey as a kid and worked with the Joe for a bit at Moose racing back when Pete Dennison owned the company.
@Andy-wo9bm
@Andy-wo9bm Жыл бұрын
I was originally thinking changing a spring rate would not necessarily change the rebound dampening/speed because it’s relative to the counterforce of the rider weight, but it certainly makes sense that it WOULD change because we’re talking about when the bike is essentially periodically de-weighted between bump hits or jumping. Very good info!
@hello-dirt
@hello-dirt 2 жыл бұрын
My newest reference video. Though my brand is different, I think all our dials are the same and this is going to help A LOT! Thanks again Morgan.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Yes the controls are all the same.
@dmumladze
@dmumladze Ай бұрын
I haven't been able to set the static/free sag without messing up the race sag because my spring rates are higher than OEM to match my weight. I called Race Tech and they said to ignore static sag as long as my race sag is correct.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Ай бұрын
Yes, that’s true if you are on the heavier side!
@Oldrush
@Oldrush 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It affirmed what I know and helped me figure out what the high speed setting is doing. I’ve never really messed with that because I’ve always been a trail rider and figured “high speed” isn’t coming into play. So thank you again. Wish I was closer to your shop.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear
@c-note4146
@c-note4146 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m curious, what to do with a preload adjuster like on the Sachs forks for Beta
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
You can use it just like the shock. In theory you should be setting the sag in the front too. It’s just that most forks don’t have the adjustment b
@c-note4146
@c-note4146 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles I hear that, but my confusion lies with the easily obtainable information for the rear and it’s setting for static and race but almost no information on front preload settings, not that I’ve been able to find
@terryberner
@terryberner Жыл бұрын
Hi Morgan love the video Is it possible to do a new one with the air fork and rear bladder if any different to stock thanks
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
The tuning is the same.
@richardhartley1705
@richardhartley1705 2 жыл бұрын
You explained suspension settings really well my front fork indicators are around 2inch from the bottom most of time but do suffer with wash out on front end a lot of the time thought my rebound was about right too will check settings again thank you👍
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Right on
@user-wz4ei2iu6w
@user-wz4ei2iu6w 2 жыл бұрын
Cool. I have ConeValve/Traxx suspension on my '19 300 XC-W 6 Days. Absolutely magical performance. Great videos. BTW, I'll be watching your videos to determine if I want to add a 2024 300 XC-W TBI to my stable next year.
@brantmcfarland517
@brantmcfarland517 2 жыл бұрын
You nailed it right on the head. There are so mini people out there that don’t have there suspension tuned for the Weight and skill level. If your some what fast without tuning you will be way faster with tuned suspension. Just take it to Highland Cycles and let Morgan make you faster. Thanks for sharing my friend.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@brantmcfarland517
@brantmcfarland517 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles got you a little PR. Lol
@Ozfreerider_adventures
@Ozfreerider_adventures Жыл бұрын
When you talk about rebound too fast and kicking rear at 16:35 . I’ve found a lot of the time a faster rebound will only kick you like that if compression is too soft . Because it gets down low in stoke and then springs right back . Firming up compression can eliminate this without even touching the rebound . I’d you have a soft rear and then slow rebound down it will feel good on larger slow speed bumps but then higher speed it will squat , deflect and feel super harsh ! Soft forks and firm rear will give you that kick too . There’s so many things that can be happening it can get so confusing 🤨
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
It can be so many things. You are right. A lot of the time I will slow the high speed comp down and help the kicking.
@jamesg5059
@jamesg5059 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. You've got a great laidback everyman style of delivery that makes the info easy to absorb. Kudos man!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@MitchOfCanada
@MitchOfCanada 2 жыл бұрын
just got my shock serviced at 80hr, oh man felt so good after 21 sherco 2502stroke. 150lbs stock springs. KYB killin it
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy how good a well serviced shock feels.
@reda185
@reda185 6 ай бұрын
Excellent video. It provides free valuable information thank you. can you help me with the following problem I have a 1994 RM 250 and i have noticed that my damper rod doesn’t come out completely and it’s hard to pull out what should be my first place to look?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 6 ай бұрын
I don’t know those bikes well.
@reda185
@reda185 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time
@studog4000
@studog4000 2 жыл бұрын
This is going to help a lot of people mate, good job!!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@kevinm.n.5158
@kevinm.n.5158 4 ай бұрын
Just by the way he talks about this stuff, you know he knows his shit 👌🏻
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 4 ай бұрын
❤️
@jondoe4667
@jondoe4667 2 жыл бұрын
I like that you say if it feels good enough for your riding style and skill than don't touch it. I'm a big guy so I have to have my suspension sprung for me for it to work properly. But most the suspension guys I've met encourage everyone to get theirs done weather it will actually make a difference for that person or not.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I hate that. People need to just ride their bikes. If you can afford it and you want the most out of your bike then by all means.
@jondoe4667
@jondoe4667 2 жыл бұрын
I like my sag a little taller in the back to keep weight on the front tire and make the bike turn better. But I'm on a 15 crf250r and it needs all the help it can get turning.
@polyanthemos
@polyanthemos 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Morgan. Enjoy your down to earth videos. Being an Aussie I can relate to your whackyness. Keep up the great.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@rustythompson8209
@rustythompson8209 8 ай бұрын
very well explained. i have been searching for any video to explain suspension as well as you have. I have 2007 YZ250F and have struggled some with figuring out my set up... desert, high speed whoops, 4th and 5th gear and slow rollers in sand mostly 3th and 4th gear. Single track trail slow 1st and 2nd gear and rocky hill sections, and some hill climbs with more speed 3rd and drop to 2nd gear. I am curious to know if have particular area terrain (So. Calif ... Kennedy Meadows, Dove Springs-Jawbone Canyon, Texas Canyon,) settings for suspension similar to knowing tracks and conditions and tuning suspension accordingly, per rider info and riding style??
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 8 ай бұрын
Not sure. I would start with compression 10 out and rebound 13 out front and rear. High speed 1.5 out
@derikdevasconcelos6709
@derikdevasconcelos6709 3 ай бұрын
What's your free and static sag setting on your new 300xc?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 3 ай бұрын
Static is 30mm. Rider is 105
@nblracer253
@nblracer253 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video can't wait to make some adjustments based off your suggestions. I know you use springs in the forks but what about those who still run air? What psi do you suggest for desert racing for a 160lb B rider. Also whats your thoughts about adding fork oil instead of psi for bottoming resistance?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I would run around 135psi and at your weight, a few more psi won't make anything worse. If you were heavier and needing to run over 160psi I would recommend adding oil because the air forks get stickier the more air you add.
@nblracer253
@nblracer253 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick response. I'm up to 161psi right now to prevent bottoming out. I'll try another 10ccs of 4w and lower psi.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@nblracer253 yeah, try that and you might want to slow the compression damping down too.
@andrewmarshall360
@andrewmarshall360 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know anything about suspension setting’s. However one thing I do know it does come down to a riders preference and skill level. Not to mention the terrain. Sometimes you can help certain bikes with a geometry adjustment that compliments the suspension. Offset triple clamps, gearing, chain length how far back the rear axle is located in the swing arm affects more. Any modern bike has fairly decent suspension , unless you are E.T. He’s doing fairly good by just pinning it.
@Shelby8371
@Shelby8371 Жыл бұрын
Morgan is a God! Thank you for all your knowledge and sharing it. You rule sir
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Hahah. Thanks.
@love2ride0
@love2ride0 2 жыл бұрын
I totally second the notion I wish I was closer to his shop also he's pretty much dead on from what I know about suspension
@Tint2go505
@Tint2go505 Жыл бұрын
Best one yet
@Mmmmmppppppp
@Mmmmmppppppp 2 жыл бұрын
Super sweet, glad to see this!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps
@funbiz99
@funbiz99 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid lots of good information! I was under the impression that lets say the compression clickers were only effective in the 1st part of the stroke then the valving takes over controlling the oil? Also you didn't mention how effective it is to adjust oil levels which control the amount of compressed air in the forks. Im thinking a large % of problems for average riders not all can be fixed with oil levels?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Oil level is super important but I’m not a big fan of trying to “fix” suspension problems with it. It is effectively like changing spring rates and I like to get that right with the spring. As far as the clickers, they are controlling the bypass of oil which has effect for the whole stroke.
@scottphillips445
@scottphillips445 Жыл бұрын
Suspension is like jetting. You should write down your settings for the area you are riding and catalog as much information as possible. For example, going from Washougal to mountain view means a change in clickers and jetting. Suspension tuning is extremely time consuming. You should only adjust 1 clicker at a time until you have base settings and then you can test multiple settings. Every time you straddle your saddle you are testing something. My 1st revalve experience was Paul thedes race tech back in 1988. It was money well spent. If you buy a bike you should have a Suspension modification budget
@timothyshuls
@timothyshuls Жыл бұрын
Great video! You have a way of explaining and using example situations that I’ve never seen before. Keep up the good work! 👍 Anyway. Whatever. DIRT BIKES!!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@CrashHardEnduro
@CrashHardEnduro 2 жыл бұрын
On the rear shock, when you say you line the high speed in 2 turns and the slow speed out a few clicks, where are you starting? The middle? Or the far end one way or the other?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
On all suspension settings you start from turned all the way in. So righty tighty till it stops and then back it out.
@ffmedic710
@ffmedic710 Жыл бұрын
Fly fishing and dirtbikes…… I’m on the wrong effin coast ! Also, amazing and super informative video I feel like I learned a ton!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@Aquabanditos
@Aquabanditos 8 ай бұрын
This helped a ton thanks m8🤙🏻
@scottphillips445
@scottphillips445 Жыл бұрын
What brand of springs do you endorse?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Q or CSR
@nickfoster6831
@nickfoster6831 2 ай бұрын
My headphones aren’t quite relating what you’re saying. Email please? I enjoy what you’re doing by the way! 🤘🏻🇺🇸🤘🏻
@Derek-qd3lx
@Derek-qd3lx 7 ай бұрын
So, i bought a 2024 KX450 2 weeks ago. Im new to the suspension setup. My sag is guaranteed to be off cause i weigh 150, and the bike was set for 165 to 180. Coming into a cor er, the front end knifes alot and i feel like im about to be thrown off. I'm just looking for a little info on what to change for my weight besides the sag.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 7 ай бұрын
Get the right springs first
@Derek-qd3lx
@Derek-qd3lx 7 ай бұрын
@@highlandcycles could I not lower compression on the front end and set my sag alittle lower? Maybe decrease rebound ?
@wayno23
@wayno23 5 ай бұрын
If it's knifing the you need to take weight of the front , so push the fork tubes further down the triple clamps.
@thomastjg53
@thomastjg53 Жыл бұрын
What would you adjust if the rear what’s to slid out went turning , it does it on flat and in shallow ruts too. I tried faster rebound and more compression helped some but still what’s to slid out . I did not do anything with the hi speed set at 1 1/2 out ?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Try going to 1 out on HS
@gw4717
@gw4717 Жыл бұрын
And 2013 kx450f I don't know anything about air forks 😂
@fulllocke
@fulllocke 5 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks bloke 👌
@dinglesdingler1211
@dinglesdingler1211 Жыл бұрын
What no one says: your springs and valving share the force of impact. Heavier springs take up more energy from the impacts meaning the damping circuits have less influence on overall behavior. Also, the clickers only control the damping from the orifice. The valve stack handles everything else. Think about how the needle valve controls the mid 50% of jetting but also overlaps the main jets range of effectiveness. It all overlaps. Clickers = pilot jet, valving = needle and main jet in carb.
@robsonenduro3316
@robsonenduro3316 Жыл бұрын
if you o-ring goes all the way down on forks you need to add preload first or change springs :)
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Unless your sag numbers are correct. Then it’s a damping issue
@THYROTRON
@THYROTRON 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent Morgan. Thanks for that.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
You bet
@billsharko3007
@billsharko3007 7 ай бұрын
I just picked up my new 2024 Yamaha WR450 a couple of days ago. The suspension seams pretty stiff what weight riders are these stock bike set up for? I trail ride old logging roads and dual tracks in far NE Wisconsin. I am around 170 pounds ready to ride and also a retired old fart. Thanks
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 7 ай бұрын
Generally they are setup for around 175lbs so you’re right in there. I’d ride it a bit and let things break in.
@billsharko3007
@billsharko3007 7 ай бұрын
Thank You @@highlandcycles
@dougsommerfeld9548
@dougsommerfeld9548 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Morgan!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@200xcBruce
@200xcBruce 2 жыл бұрын
To reduce shipping costs, is there a TBT shop out in the Midwest?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Not 100% sure. I would check TBTracing.com
@human1513
@human1513 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do one about air forks like on a KTM for example?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah.
@poorwhiteboy6521
@poorwhiteboy6521 2 жыл бұрын
Can I ask if your seat is the soft model. And how is it for comfort ? I got a Enduro engineering seat soft it's pretty good. But might want to try the seat you have as well. Is it still good after 3 hours or more of riding ?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
It is the soft one. I love it but it’s not super comfy. I don’t sit on it much.
@my-max-media7621
@my-max-media7621 2 жыл бұрын
I picked up the Soft EE seat and wow it if amazing. Has helped my sitting ars feel so connected to the bike now without killing my back.
@WardEnduro
@WardEnduro Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thanks for the info!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
You bet. Hope it helps
@edmundovieira2541
@edmundovieira2541 2 жыл бұрын
First ...thanks a lot ... But what about the pressure on the blader of rear shock? It makes a lot difference depending on how much pressure we put in... Where can i find the stock pressure for dirt bikes?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
It does make a difference but I don't include that here because it takes having a nitrogen setup and most people don't. To find the stock amount for your bike you might have to get a shop manual or you can ask your local suspension tuner. If you email me I can tell you what we recommend. morgan@highland-cycles.com
@my-max-media7621
@my-max-media7621 2 жыл бұрын
Typically it's around 135psi
@derek_underwood
@derek_underwood 2 жыл бұрын
Great info man! What's your take on those zeta lowering spacers for shocks? (Could maybe be another video topic idea for ya)
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. They are ok as long as you also shorten the spring. If you just put those in you can over pre load the spring, making it super harsh
@derek_underwood
@derek_underwood 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles what about lowering links?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
@@derek_underwood they are great
@my-max-media7621
@my-max-media7621 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles wouldn't a shorter spring be more harsh (stiff)? Because a shorter spring is stiffer than a long one 🤔
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
@@my-max-media7621 it can be but if you get the right rate it’s good
@seamarsh3756
@seamarsh3756 Жыл бұрын
If you are finishing every ride with 3-4" inches on unused travel on yz sss is that something that needs to be addressed or more a kayaba thing? Clickers make no difference even fully out, also dropped 40ml of oil.. zero change in travel used. Not happy with forks can never find Goldilocks setting.. maybe spring rate to high?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
That is too much left on the table. Could be springs.
@DH-mf2lv
@DH-mf2lv 11 ай бұрын
Do you know if the stance can be lowered on a 1979 Yamaha YZ250. I would like for it to sit a little lower. Any help would be appreciated.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 11 ай бұрын
I don’t know much about those bikes. It I’m sure it can be done.
@Jakesnyderinthedirtyfivethirty
@Jakesnyderinthedirtyfivethirty Жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos and god bless you for your time and i have a couple questions i hope you could help me out till i raise enough funds to have my stuff revalved im a big dude 270 ride a 2017 ktm 300xc with air forks set to racetech psi recommend psi and rear spring to..any recommendations for clicker settings until i can have it revalved to help get me riding my dirtbike more!!mostly 3rd gear rocky rooty norcal woods riding with some technical slow jazz mixed in
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I would start with compression at 10 out and rebound at 5 out and see how that is. Front and rear the same. Oh and high speed 1 out.
@Jakesnyderinthedirtyfivethirty
@Jakesnyderinthedirtyfivethirty Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles thank you man I appreciate you taking time to help me out and I just wanted to say I really enjoy your gospel on 2 wheels videos and it's sure funny how certain things come into life when your trying to become a better Christian! thank you again and God bless
@husaislander4838
@husaislander4838 2 жыл бұрын
good job explaining
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@HowToGetMoreMetal
@HowToGetMoreMetal Жыл бұрын
Great explanation! Thanks
@enduro-parts-aus
@enduro-parts-aus 2 жыл бұрын
Quick question , i have been trying to get my tx300 xact shock to work well on trails with no luck any tips?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Start with getting the right spring for your weight. Then, I personally really like the bladder conversion for the reservoir. It really helps with small bump compliance. Not necessary but a good upgrade for not a ton of money. Then from there I’d set in in the “comfort” settings from KTM and start tuning out on the trail. Hope that helps
@enduro-parts-aus
@enduro-parts-aus 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles cheers i have installed the correct springs , was considering the bladder conversion also , but the shock just feels dead no matter what setting i put it on But i will try comfort setting and tune from there 👍🏻
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
@@enduro-parts-aus start there. I love the bladder personally.
@chalo212
@chalo212 Жыл бұрын
I didnt find the part where it explains... I have 100mm of travel, I would like 103-105... i should rotate it anti clock wise, correct? And to reduce SAG (Say I wanted 95mm) I would rotate it clockwise?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Loosen spring for more sag. Tighten for less
@mrmanny
@mrmanny 2 жыл бұрын
As always, Love the Content 😎
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@sunbud63
@sunbud63 2 жыл бұрын
Ah,suspension...one of the mysteries of the universe, sorta like black holes, gravity wells, space time continuum and light speed all combined to propel oneself in a forward direction without total annihilation and spreading ones atoms into the cold abyss. Looks like I should just bring my bike in to you! I'll be talking with you in the near future about proper valving and spring setup.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, Sounds good!
@Mkruzer
@Mkruzer Жыл бұрын
Like a black art. I'm gonna have to sacrifice a tire by throwing it off a jump to satisfy the suspension gods.
@OversizedEnduroGuy
@OversizedEnduroGuy 8 ай бұрын
Hey mate going mad here haha Got a 06 525 I can't seem to find the com adjuster on the bottom of the forks can see the + and - but nowhere to adjust am I blind or retarted where is it 😊😂
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 8 ай бұрын
Should be a flat blade in the middle
@OversizedEnduroGuy
@OversizedEnduroGuy 8 ай бұрын
Stupid me didn't realise the cap comes off 🤣 been getting more serious about enduro riding and need the front to stop washing out as much, never touched suspension before Thanks mate muchly appreciated
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 8 ай бұрын
@@OversizedEnduroGuy 🤣😂
@nolancutler1881
@nolancutler1881 6 ай бұрын
2022 KTM SX-E5 spring for 74lbs rider?
@love2ride0
@love2ride0 2 жыл бұрын
If you're in the woods going over logs in the rear end of the bike is smacking you in the butt back your high-speed off to about two and a half turns especially if you're hitting good size logs
@Adudenamederq
@Adudenamederq 2 жыл бұрын
Great information!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@Adudenamederq
@Adudenamederq 2 жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles I appreciate all the tech videos. Keep up the good everything!
@jeremyfernandez7237
@jeremyfernandez7237 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤙
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
You bet
@keithmcqueen7666
@keithmcqueen7666 2 жыл бұрын
Great info!🤘
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet
@hughiemaceachern5282
@hughiemaceachern5282 9 ай бұрын
Dust is the best indicator
@sparkyboots
@sparkyboots 2 жыл бұрын
Good info... saved.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@coybee
@coybee 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bub
@nathanroberts4251
@nathanroberts4251 10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@jimellis1810
@jimellis1810 2 жыл бұрын
Good video. I learned a lot. I've watched quite a few videos on tuning your suspension, but they are always a little vague. I like how you describe symptoms and scenarios to recognize if your dampening is to fast or slow.
@jeremywaters1919
@jeremywaters1919 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man !
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
You bet
@SimplifiedTruth
@SimplifiedTruth Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks just a good plain old a b c's 1,2,3 explanation in plain simple language!! Other vids try and get too technical sometimes.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jaxcamino9356
@jaxcamino9356 Жыл бұрын
Please for a bit of a help i ha e a kxf450 i m 140kg 6.2 i put racetech srsp652666 6.6kg spring on it can you pls help me with numbers to make it right.Thank you
@gw4717
@gw4717 Жыл бұрын
So I had someone set up my kx 450f 2013 but now it seems every jump I hit my bike just kicks the back out to the left everytime now driving me crazy what should I do for that high speed?
@nickarmstrong2904
@nickarmstrong2904 Жыл бұрын
I got a kx450 2013 as well, on the shock I run 100mm sag, 1 3/4 turns out on hi speed, 10 clicks out low speed, rebound 14 clicks out. Forks 38psi, compression 11 clicks out rebound 19 clicks out.
@nickarmstrong2904
@nickarmstrong2904 Жыл бұрын
I got a kx450 2013 as well, on the shock I run 100mm sag, 1 3/4 turns out on hi speed, 10 clicks out low speed, rebound 14 clicks out. Forks 38psi, compression 11 clicks out rebound 19 clicks out.
@robertkelly5338
@robertkelly5338 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@kirkdunn1379
@kirkdunn1379 11 ай бұрын
Isnt it opposite ? If you have no static sag but 100mm of race the spring is too stiff, and vice versa on 50-60mm static and 100mm race
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 11 ай бұрын
No. I know it seems that way. But to have correct rider sag and no static it means you had to turn the preload too much and therefore the spring is to soft
@sarahdell4042
@sarahdell4042 2 жыл бұрын
Suspension always confuses me. I’ve always adjusted by riding the same loop, and making small adjustments. My manual has numbers listed for “soft “normal” and “sport” settings. I have KYB front and rear suspension. To hit the numbers they have listed, I would go clockwise till the clicker stops and go counter clockwise to count for those numbers? Is that correct? 😅
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@jaredpack9795
@jaredpack9795 Жыл бұрын
What would happen if you were to make a piston out of tungsten
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
No idea. Does it not expand?
@TheGhostsx
@TheGhostsx Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks! 🇵🇹
@ghost_sierra1600
@ghost_sierra1600 6 ай бұрын
My gas gas 125 says " turn clockwise to increase damping. Turn counter clockwise to reduce. Is this video for me?? Confused
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 6 ай бұрын
Yes. Righty tighty slows it down and vice versa
@dmumladze
@dmumladze 7 ай бұрын
Local suspension shop says they can machine my existing valves and make it better. Anyone has such experience and can you tell me if this kind of mod can work?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 7 ай бұрын
It can but that’s an old school thing. Modern pistons are good.
@MikeRay1978
@MikeRay1978 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could put all this into practice. Lol.
@husky7016
@husky7016 8 ай бұрын
we all are dealing with sophisticated hydraulic-systems, aka fork and shock. everybody tries to set his (once set') hydraulics to variable circumstances. it's always a compromise... perhaps one day we will have regulated, sensitive hydraulics on our offroad-bikes, to be able to ride motocross, enduro and rally with the same hydraulics...
@200xcBruce
@200xcBruce 2 жыл бұрын
May want to include you cannot set it and forget it, check sag now and again during the season.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Good point
@johnmccool7551
@johnmccool7551 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff now crack a beer
@hughiemaceachern5282
@hughiemaceachern5282 9 ай бұрын
I go by dust marks lol
@mikebarnato7632
@mikebarnato7632 2 жыл бұрын
🤪🤣 Must’ve been bad weather or you would’ve been riding👍🔥🤣😇🤔click click 🤨
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 жыл бұрын
Totally. It was muddy
@love2ride0
@love2ride0 2 жыл бұрын
Most not all WP shocks only have three turns of high-speed compression
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