Nobody really does tech videos like you. That's why I come here.
@ian_davidson5 жыл бұрын
Interesting vid, love the shadow videos but these are gold too!
@bwhaskell5 жыл бұрын
Looks like some nice improvements over the last version. Ever planning on making that A-kit shootout video you always talked about?
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
My last attempt didn't go so well as each brand's base settings were in very different directions and the production sets I had setup for me were way more tailored for my needs. I took four other riders with and we basically all completely disagreed on how to rate them all, ha!
@wazman2-735 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael, love the detail in the vid and how you physically pull the whole shock apart and explain the function of each piece. Any chance of doin something with the Showa BFRC Shock??
@conra0055 жыл бұрын
Good to meet you Micheal - Pala the other day with OB.
@BUTTERY-APEX5 жыл бұрын
Sick video flow and super informative, good one dude.
@hachtenduro7824 Жыл бұрын
Good video, I like they make no religion or ideology out of the bladder/piston question. The rebound now seems to have the same adjusters (hi and low) as the comp always had. But it is far less important than for comp imho - but still nice to have. Interesting that the old TRAX System has disapeared, that was really special in function, but also reason for frequent maintainance. The new one is nothing similar and can (in contrast) be acchieved with shim change aka valving. But OK, now its external and the rider can tune on track.
@23mxmaster5 жыл бұрын
I think its a good advantage having both compression cartridge seperate, because cartridge are made with bigger port/needle and can take more flow from the 18mm shaft, this will prevent cavitation and fading issue,what is you thought ?
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
I agree on the charge coming from the 18 shaft but not so much on the fade factor. Rider feedback doesn't really seem to differ between a single to dual adjuster system.
@groovy2845 жыл бұрын
Bro i love your videos keep it up!
@michail19632 жыл бұрын
For PDS (EXC) KTMs, would you recommend this over the Ohlins TTX Flow (with HS compression adjuster)? A riders are complaining about Ohlins, that PDS shock is not progressive enough...
@ghpjerry5 жыл бұрын
We're going to see this on Jeff's bike in his next video huh??
@benstanway3238 Жыл бұрын
What kind of conditions would you tune the trax to? Do the xact pro shocks have any different coatings to the stock shock?
@coolmusic15795 жыл бұрын
Nice informative video. Also nice Wayne's World hairstyle. Need to make a hat with Micheals World on it. 😄👍
@SkinnySkinch Жыл бұрын
Man I wish yall showed us how to remove the spring with that x-trig adjuster on it. I can't access the snap ring theres still preload on the spring with the x-trig backed all the way out
@STAY_AT_PLAY7 ай бұрын
I know this is a year old comment but did you ever figure out how to take the spring off? I just got the shock but only weigh 135 ish. Definitely need to change the spring out. Thanks
@cuddleman5 жыл бұрын
for me KYB factory when with correct set up for the rider are the best suspension overall
@zealobiron5 жыл бұрын
Love this!
@jeremycrivello84645 жыл бұрын
So is this what jeff walker will be running?
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Crivello nope 🤭 there are other surprises to come for him!
@Ivanoskyao5 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Crivello showa? It’s probably easier to hook him up with showa...
@keithtarrier45585 жыл бұрын
Very interesting.
@WhiteV35 жыл бұрын
Very cool and informative, shame the guy doesn't ride himself by the sound of things, maybe you could do a comparison yourself or with someone that has seat time experience and any noticeable difference. Looking forward for future content from you 👍🏻
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
Michal Litt Rob himself grew up riding and racing, fairly accomplished local level racer. My riding impression of this setting wasn’t the best, as with any set of suspension I still recommend getting it setup for the end user, so I brought Rob on from a technical stand point for my questions. My seat of the pants comments werent that positive but I wanted to cover what advantages the components themself have.
@WhiteV35 жыл бұрын
Michael Lindsay Oh I see, so I'm assuming that they will help you set it up for you? And hopefully you'll bless us with some feedback :)
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
Michal Litt sadly it’s my buddy’s shock, not mine. I just rode the base WP setting for reference reasons. I do have Race Tech working on some Showa A-Kit I sourced for a project and they did a set of production KX450 stuff for me that I’ll post on soon.
@WhiteV35 жыл бұрын
Michael Lindsay Will be keeping my eyes peeled for that, thanks for the response 👍🏼👍🏼
@evo53495 жыл бұрын
Very good.
@frontlinemedia42705 жыл бұрын
I want to know if this works and how much better than stock rear shock
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
Front Line Media depends on settings. It always depends on settings. The components can be better but if the setting isn’t good, it can be worse than stock.
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
@joe lepore In certain situations, production shocks can be made similar to a good kit shock. Depends on what kit shock we're discussing and what situation we're speaking of.
@dandencatipay93915 жыл бұрын
Nice vid ML... pls give us idea how to fill nitrogen in shock canister ML plsss.... 🙏🙏🙏
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
Danden Catipay it fills the same way as any bladder shock would.
@mikebrown411825 жыл бұрын
I have wonder why Michael never went the route of pursue to become a mechanic, maybe even at the top factory level.
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
Torosus Horneri I don’t like working on bikes that much, I like riding them more. However, I did work in suspension a bit with KYB on some race duty stuff. And for 2020 I’ll be doing something quite big related to teams...
@mikebrown411825 жыл бұрын
Michael Lindsay Thanks for the answer Michael. I look forward to see what the future holds for you.
@rylansewell48395 жыл бұрын
Give it to Jeff Walker!!!!
@cuddleman5 жыл бұрын
did you ride it?
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
I rode a base setting in the new shock, yes.
@cuddleman5 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelLindsay do you like it?
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
@@cuddleman spring rate was incorrect for me, I swapped it to something more appropriate but I believe the base setting provided by WP was still too stiff for my needs. For me, kit suspension can be beneficial but as with all suspension I recommend getting it tailored to your usage but a reputable tuner. Kit suspension can be better than production stuff, but it can also be worse if the setting is wrong.
@cuddleman5 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelLindsay i know i love my 2 technical touch kits on 19 crf 450 and 18 yzf 450 because are tailored for my need i think i will trade 450 yzf for a 20 yzf 250
@jakewood4329 Жыл бұрын
Man how do u get job u described In your channel description???
@JohnnyDaMonny5 жыл бұрын
hey michael, im interested in interviewing some local mx companies around me. could you dm on insta or make a video on some tips on how to email the companies you contact to interview?
@MichaelLindsay5 жыл бұрын
Honestly, my route is extremely informal. I rarely email requests, I just text or stop by, I grew up around and sorta inside the moto industry so most of the people I deal with I've know for a long time. I spent the last six years working for the second largest moto media company, so dealing with brands was my day in and day out. If you're looking to contact a brand you've never been in touch with for a product or interview request. Simply explain who you are and what your outlet for content is. What it is you're looking for and what the format of the end content will look like.
@JohnnyDaMonny5 жыл бұрын
Michael Lindsay thank you
@sertone777 Жыл бұрын
Where is the real interest in talking about this shock ? What really makes it special from stock ?
@petermoygannon698 Жыл бұрын
Someone explain why can't they mass produce this shock and put it in a stock bike from the factory What's it made of gold or some precious metals Its all bullshit . It's all basic metals . When do we get this shock in 10 years bit late I'm 53 now .