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new KTM, bad suspension?
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[QUOTE="Luft, post: 536705, member: 37893"] I've read several comments about not adjusting the suspension until the bike is completely broken in. I disagree and here's why. When you first begin the engine and suspension break in procedure you want to test the brakes and feel how the suspension is working at slower speeds for safety reasons. You want control at low speeds before getting aggressive. Start working with the clickers in the middle postion and adjust 2 clicks in the direction you need to go and evaluate the results. I place a zip tie on the front fork leg to see how much travel I'm getting on braking, begining with easy and advancing to hard braking. When you find good control settings at lower speeds you then increase to medium speed. Suspension break in time takes a little longer than the engine. You can help the forks along by using a lot of hard breaking at lower speeds, you'll probably find you need to bleed your brakes as well and adjust proper free play. Focusing on these areas makes the break in time fly. Get the correct springs for your weight and consider an oil change with the fluid in the middle range so you can adjust the level as you test for the forks. [/QUOTE]
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