Dirt Bike Suspension vs Chassis EP.4 | Compression Setup Tips

JB and Ant breakdown how to adjust your dirt bike suspension and chassis components! Episode 4 tackles the topic of fork compression clickers, how they work, and most importantly what feeling it gives the rider on track. Be sure to subscribe to the Ride JBI KZbin channel for more Race Recaps, JBI Spec, or Shop Talk Episodes!
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[@Vurpvarning]

I have a suggestion of how I would like to get clickers explained to me. First, assume the suspension is perfectly set up. Then explain what we could expect to happen in different scenarios if a clicker is turned. Ex too much fork rebound damping would make the bike behave like this this and that in corners, braking, acceleration, bumps, whoops, turns etc. Thanks for really good vidoes!

[@RideJBI]

Great idea! We will implement that in a future video. Thanks for tuning in!

[@EricCogburn]

Really like this style of video with the demos.

[@RideJBI]

Thank you! More to come.

[@counselingpsychology]

Excellent video guys. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@RideJBI]

Thank you! Next episode will be on rebound. Coming soon...

[@ogasi1798]

Great series🙂Can you do one discussing the affect that comp has on rebound please as they are linked in some way right? so if i have a very soft comp i need to understand what happens if i slow or speed up my rebound ..

[@RideJBI]

Hi. Thanks for the comment and tuning in. Yes! Great idea. We will cover that topic in the next video

[@sellyyyy2917]

20:58 I was always under the impression that going in or the rebound is what slowed it down since it would be restricting the amount of oil flowing as the fork decompresses and going out on the rebound would speed it up due to less restriction

[@jcbenson01]

Edit: just noticed ep 3 you dove into oil volume 😊. Love that yal are willing to educate the general public and share your knowledge. Do y’all ever discuss whether there’s an ideal clicker range and how that correlates to when a shim change is needed? Cheers.

[@RideJBI]

Thank you for tuning in and sharing your feedback. We briefly touched on what scenario(s) calls for a valving adjustment in Episode 4 of Chassis vs Suspension. Fast forward to timestamp 18:58 for more info.

[@JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

The most amazing vids as always

[@RideJBI]

Thanks Justin!

[@mxriderdakar]

Good video. Thanks. I would hope that you also talk of the shock clickers setting and feeling.

[@RideJBI]

Yes. Agreed. A lot of what we covered applies to shocks as well. But I (JB) wanted to make sure we did different episodes for forks vs shock to ensure I don’t forget anything important

[@michellatour150]

A reminder to those watching this owning older (pre-2005 or so) bikes, on some models the compression clicker is on the bottom, the top is the rebound. (say like on KYB 46mm open chamber forks)

[@reineherrera8897]

Next video is rebound? I ask because in my experience adjusting to the extreme ends of compression will have an effect on how the motorcycle will rebound or effectively follow the ground. Great video though, love how thorough it is.

[@RideJBI]

Bingo! Thanks for tuning! If you have any questions in the meantime, don't hesitate to give us a call at 480-269-5585

[@vinceseyb2640]

I like what you're trying to do however don't use pressure and flow interchangeably. Pressure is a scalar whilst flow is a vector in that has a direction. For the best results we should utilize the active piston to push the oil through the base valve not the rod. With respect to the clicker sensitivity it'll be determined by your overall setting. A stiffer shim setting makes the clickers more sensitive because the clicker area represents a larger percentage of the total flow area, which is the shim lift area + the clicker area plus any leakage (around midvalve).

[@rafy600]

Can a valve setting specific for my weight 210 and riding style can be used on a 170 pound rider just by changing the spring rate ? This is something that Im always wanted to know and never ask. Thanks guys good videos

[@bottomupbuilds]

Great video, great info!

[@RideJBI]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Joe-pb3lx]

Happy Thanksgiving !!!!!!!!!!

[@RideJBI]

Enjoy the holidays Joe!!

[@sojersey2v]

What is the relationship between compression clickers and rebound clickers? Should they be adjusted together?

[@RideJBI]

Great question! We will have a separate episode talking about rebound and will feature your question in the video. Coming soon...

[@halsimpson2543]

Is blowing on things an upgrade charge?

[@RideJBI]

Free of service. Just ask for the JB special on the mail in service form...

[@Joe-pb3lx]

on my forks they feel really good on squared edged bumps like roots and rocks when im leaning back with my butt over the back of the seat and my arms stretched out, the rear shock feels suppler too in that riding position......as soon as i get forward on the bike the forks feel harsh as does the rear shock when i hit roots and rocks......can you explain what i need to do to have supple forks and shock while leaning forward on the bike? my bike has conventional forks no rebound or compression adjustments.....i just use spring rate and oil height or oil weight to control those two things

[@enduro-parts-aus]

Sag Spring rates

[@Joe-pb3lx]

@@enduro-parts-aus so are you saying i need softer springs? and less sag?

[@enduro-parts-aus]

@@Joe-pb3lx if front end feels good unweighted you need stiffer springs as once your weight is applied its riding too low in the stroke

[@enduro-parts-aus]

If the rear feels better weighted i would try to lower the rear so add some sag and see if that helps the front end too

[@Joe-pb3lx]

@@enduro-parts-aus ....right now the rear spring is as loose as it can go without flopping around on the shock body......so you are saying tighten up on the spring to compress the rear spring?

[@Stone881]

Cheech that truck out so we can really understand!

[@RideJBI]

Hahahaha. JB would survive. Anthony may be heavily incapacitated if that happened. Not implying that would happen but it’s possible