$ 4 $ best suspension mods?

[dmcc]

Thanks everybody! I think I have a starting point now. From the opinions and thoughts that I read here, I am probably going to get the xr springs (also because most say they are plush in the upper part of the stroke) and attempt to put them in myself, then, if all goes well, I'll ride them for a while, probably playing with the settings and oil, and if I'm still not satisfied, I will talk to a couple of local companies that I see at the cross country races regularly, and see if they can help.
How's that for following advice? Seriously, at least now I feel like I have a plan with some idea of what I want to try.
Thanks again, and I'll probably ask more questions when I attempt to put the springs in!
One other note---from the responses I got, I believe it would be a good idea for me to subscribe. Great group!

 

[Michelle]

DMCC, I've done a lot to my bike - excepting carb & porting. I've got gold valves in the front, but have no idea how they compare to stock - the bike came with them (previous owner was a sponsored Kawasaki rider, all other additions he put onto his next bike). I got a softer spring for the rear, but have left the stock fork springs in. After coming up 3 years on the bike, I'm about to get it lowered.
Am I throwing good money away on a 4 year old bike? I don't think so. I intend to keep her another 2-3 years and if lowering it makes riding the bike more enjoyable, it's worth it. Yeah, I could go out & buy a new bike, but I don't want to at the moment. Is there any point in me lowering the bike, after all, it's obvious I can ride it at the height it's at now? For the 1-2 times a ride (if that) that I get myself into trouble because I can't reach the ground properly, I think so. The person who's lowering it has been on my case since I bought the bike and as I can't think of anything else I want done to it, decided while I'm not riding for a while, why not try it.

Basically, what I'm trying to say in amongst the waffle, is, if it's going to help you or make your riding more enjoyable - go for it. You're keeping the bike long term, you're going to lose money if you do go to sell, but what the hey, additional enjoyment has to come into it. Stock suspension sucks. I remember I could hardly wait for my new shock spring to come to see how much difference that would make & was thrilled at the difference (my YZ80 had had the suspension set up for my weight, just not my ability - but even I noticed the difference when I got the 200).
Let us know how it goes.
Michelle

 

[Braahp]

Don't go by Race Tech's specs for springs. Good for MX....terrible for trails.

 

[dmcc]

See ya'll Monday--I'm heading to the WORCS race in Gilmer, Texas for my son to race 65expert. Enjoy your weekend! And thanks again!

 

[James]

Originally posted by Braahp
Don't go by Race Tech's specs for springs. Good for MX....terrible for trails.

I disagree.

So where would you go for spring recommendations then?