How To Set up High and Low Speed Compression on a Dirt Bike Shock

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Understanding and adjusting the suspension on your motorcycle is often seen as a daunting task for many riders because there are many different variables and settings involved in a correctly set up suspension. In this video we go over some of the terms you'll hear in relation to high and low speed compression settings on your bike's suspension, and then we'll give you some tips on getting your shock's compression settings set correctly for you and your riding style.
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[@brianwilson1145]

There's not enough videos on shock adjustment out there. Thanks!

[@WOLFZEIT_]

Dude for real Ive been wondering what each setting meant and how to adjust them

[@porschetech72901]

great info.... if i might add a suggestion.... as backwards as it seems .... take a notebook when goin to ride spot..... record your changes and why and retain for future reference

[@kenwolfe5697]

This. Do not underestimate the power of this suggestion. Record exactly how you perceive the changes as you make them.

[@dirtboyslong9202]

Great explanation! Make sure your sag is set correctly before making fine tune adjustments to compression settings.

[@7arkhwf]

Beautiful, now I comprehend the whole thing completely, thanks Chase 👏

[@artvarnson8009]

Great video! I have watched a lot of these video's over the years and this one is one of the best.... I hate when they say this much in, this much out....Why not say it like Chase said, clockwise means stiffer so counterclockwise obviously means softer. To me that makes it a lot easier to understand. Good job bro keep up the good work!

[@GroupFitWiltshire]

good video, ive gone back to the base suspension for my bike, but not really sure about base setting for pre load

[@jrp616]

Thanks Chase, that's the best explanation on the subject I've heard

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you liked it! - Chase

[@snarfdwarf]

Thanks a lot for this video. I never touched the high speed compression and have these kicks out of turns and kicks into turns from the rear....now I know what to do...soften the high speed!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it helped!

[@JHelmsey]

Great Video !!!! Just what i was looking for!

[@ExclaimMediaDotCom]

The absolute best explanation I have watched or read yet! Thank you!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@calvinly1043]

Thanks for the information Chase

[@StepstoPodium]

Great video guys! You're giving good practices about how to handle suspension adjustments :) This week I'm uploading a video explaining exactly how suspensions are made, how they work, and how the adjustments in front forks work. Let's shed some light on these black magic topics for once!! :D

[@Alanconnor69]

Great tips for suspension tuning 👌

[@Toad_Moto]

Oh, man. I so needed this video. I keep losing my license plate cause my suspension is too soft in the rear. 👍👌

[@brodrickfinley990]

Great video keep it up thanks for explaining it

[@VladigovA]

6:20 "That's an indicator that you're too stiff, and that's kids is how I met your mother"

[@thehungryhunter3454]

excellent video guys thank you.

[@lukefish7562]

Have a couple bikes and ignorant on the subject. 😆 Thanks for the needed info! 🙏🏽

[@markalan4026]

Very good explanation

[@adamp7448]

Thanks. Do you have how to check and then adjust sag for forks especially open KYB forks 2010 model te 450

[@waltermiller249]

Learn something new everyday

[@dantheman6931]

Good job buddy!

[@flipped68]

I’m no pro, but this info really helped. Keep up the good work

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it helped! - Chase

[@suzuki06g]

Nice job! As others have posted, there's not much out there on proper suspension setup. Sure, there's good video's (like this one) that provide real information, but nothing that actually walks through a suspension tuning session. It would be a longer video but if someone took a bike to a track (or off-road course) and walk us through what they say and did to the clickers in order to get the suspension set for that day.

[@rmatvmc]

I understand your feedback and I agree that it would make a good video. I'll keep that in mind for next time. Thanks. - Chase

[@lyndonewright330]

Great video ive put the correct spring on my shock it a 22 Husqvarna FX350 compression and rebound on the soft settings since I put the spring on the bike seems a little stiff I ride woods what is your recommendation

[@For_Fun360]

Can you do a video for the quad elka suspension.

[@vince5946]

Great video, HSC has always been one of those more difficult settings for me but the older I get the less I need the HSC setting LOL, getting slow. My Beta's Sachs shock HSC setting does have clicks which is nice, just an FYI not that it really matters:) Keep up the great vids guys, love the content.

[@glennevans2566]

Perfect thanks!

[@dallinwright221]

Perfect ! Thank you

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it helped!

[@trevornugent9680]

As said, there is not enough videos on this. It'd be good if you did a setup on a specific bike for trail riding (woods riding) and one for an MX track too.

[@cateranoverlord8116]

Agreed.

[@scannorse]

Yes, for trail riding

[@joaovitoralvesandrade5046]

Best video in internet

[@openyoureyes7144]

Thanks ! I adjusted my high and low speed off this video- Sent it off this step down at my local track and crashed So hard. Bucked me Like Evel Knievel at Caesar’s Palace.....Thanks Chase!!!

[@rmatvmc]

Are you saying you made adjustments after watching this video and then you crashed?

[@openyoureyes7144]

@@rmatvmc lol - was joking . The video actually helped a lot- I crash without chases help lmao

[@the_ltz_guymaster7912]

More kfx450r videos like coolant change reverse cable install please

[@ranchocortez]

Thanks alot

[@jaxxrocket1530]

Great quick tutorial. Be sure to document your settings and adjustments folks! Shim packs, valves, spring rates....... Thank God for the brainiacs, because if the worlds' technological advancements were up to me, we'd still be cavemen trying to figure out fire, levers, and the wheel.

[@darrenarnold7361]

Love the vid

[@idrissalam]

Very usefull thanks.

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Draconian786]

I reset my 2012 ktm 300 back to stock according to the manual and now i have a squeaky rear shock. Any advice?

[@ryansanford13]

My owners manual tell me not to “loosen nut” I have a 2016 ktm 250 xcw with the wp suspension, is mine different and I can’t change it there?

[@dirtcarnage5298]

Can you get base settings for szc the Chinese one

[@markhobson5628]

Hi Chase, love all your videos mate 👍 I’m a vet rider 100kg’s and my rear shock bottoms out over certain jumps with the tyre hitting the guard. I have the correct spring from Racetech, compression 10 clicks out and high speed 1 1/2 turns out, sag 105. Any suggestions to correct this besides losing weight 😂

[@rmatvmc]

Big jump landings are a high speed compression. So try going in 1/4-1/2 turn on your high speed and see if that helps. Go in more if needed. Did you have your suspension revalved or just put stiffer springs on? A revalve could also help to get more bottoming resistance. - Chase

[@markhobson5628]

@@rmatvmc thanks for your reply Chase, I haven’t had my suspension revalved but I will look into doing that. In the mean time I’ll adjust the high speed in and see how that goes. Thanks again mate 👍😎

[@Bosko1000RR]

Are you recomended change setup lsc & hsc for muddy condition? Enduro single track, extreme enduro..

[@alexfeatherstone6676]

Probably softer since you will see hefty lumps and rocks.

[@peteh8077]

The really fast muscle cars don't squat. They do the opposite ;) great video.

[@shooter7a]

You should always dial your rebound first. If your rebound is off, you can not dial your compression at all.

[@jason3360]

Anyone know what to adjust if my bars are getting bad speed wobbles (back and forth violently) during high speeds on flat medium dirt? Basically sand drags but a little harder than sand where we drag race.

[@rmatvmc]

There are so many things that could affect or cause this is hard to narrow it down to one specific thing. But here are some things to try. 1. Put a stabilizer on your bike 2. Check your sag and make sure it's where it needs to be 3. is your steering stem nut tight enough? If your bars can fall to the left or right and hit the steering stop without you pushing or pulling them, you can definitely tighten that up 4. Is your suspension set up for you? i.e. your weight, skill level ec. I'd try these out and see if that helps. - Chase

[@NirHason]

If it's an hard pack, it can be just balancing the wheel (with weight)

[@davidray4128]

Here's my scenario. I am learning to jump flat tops. I can't make it all the way yet and when I land I feel the bike may be bottoming out. My legs can't absorb the rest of the hit. I am 200 lbs on a KX250. Do I adjust high speed compression stiffer? Low speed stiffer? or both? I have turned the preload in 2 turns which helped. Thanks

[@rmatvmc]

Are you on your stock springs? If you are, then it it most likely that your springs are too light for your weight. If your springs are too light, there is only so much you can do with your clicker adjustments. Also, adding some oil to your forks (I'd start with 10ml) can help with some extra bottoming resistance. You also need to remember that for a 250, the valving is probably done for a rider well under 200lbs, so even if you're springs rates are correct, revalving your suspension to a stiffer setting can also really help if the springs don't solve the problem .- Chase

[@davidray4128]

@@rmatvmc Thanks Chase. Yes I'm on stock springs. Not wanting to change them out, just hoping I can make it a little better with compression adjustments. When I do hit a jump properly it's perfect.

[@HobbitHomes263]

It would be interesting to see a video about suspension for less aggressive riders. I am 66. I am NOT using all of the suspensions capabilities. I am not racing on a track or riding "hard" enduro. I AM most dirt bike owners

[@rmatvmc]

The concepts in this video and our other suspension videos apply to any level of rider. Suspension setup for less aggressive riders will usually just be a softer setting. These videos are more about diagnosing what your suspension is doing and how to make it better. - Chase

[@elgringoec]

I don't care how much *older* and *slower* we keep getting... we often *feel* like we're still tearing it up! 😂 But yeah the jarring feels harder on our bodies, at least mine, and I just can't go standing knees bent as much.

[@lalispeedsparse4350]

Thanks i hav8ng a realy hard time on my xc ktm on hard enduros ( rock fast sections) feels like a flip flop on the rear. I tried some adjustments but i can't set it up.

[@onenessseeker5683]

I want detailed files.

[@imds123]

This is all about Mx set up, what about us trail riders and hare scramble folks?

[@reeveharper8424]

Same theory applies

[@chriscardoza9785]

None of that stuff would if the shock needs a oil change though..

[@derrikg1807]

Nooow I understand it

[@ForrestJones214]

My high speed was all the way in no wonder it beat the **** out of me while I was in breaking bumps in a motoscramble

[@daniellarsson3699]

Haha i cant be the only one trying to use the information in this video in Mx simulator ? xD

[@fabzrustrider9838]

👍🏾💯🏍👍🏾💯🇬🇧👍🏾🏍👍🏾💯👍🏾🏍

[@petebusch9069]

Not to be negative but this video did not help at all and don't see the difference between high/low speed and compression/rebound. How does this all work together and what is the entire process to achieve an optimal setup? Do we set the pre load first, then compression/rebound, then high/low speed or something else. So much good content with this subject not being shared.

[@carsonjohnson1845]

First

[@the_ltz_guymaster7912]

No second haha

[@carsonjohnson1845]

No first

[@Turtlefarm]

What about the center spring!?!?