When I got my new '01 300exc I felt that it didn't turn as well as my '99. I rode it a few times thinking it was the new USD forks. I decided to check my sag and couldn't believe how far it was off. Actually I accused my wife of not being able to read a tape measure when she told me there was over 5 inches of sag. [Note: don't do this, you need your lady's support when it comes to the dirt biking habit.] Anyway, the spring adjustment made my new 300 handle as good as my '99, so like its been said, check your sag carefully on the orange scoots.