Hi everyone,
I have a '96 WR250 that I'm setting up for hare scrambles in the southern Nevada area. There's wide open desert along with plenty of rock washes and sand washes.
I'm looking for tips on how to set up the bike specifically for high speed desert racing. I have found no information with the search functions nor on the net. The only thing I've read is that some desert racers prefer hard suspension in the front and soft in the back to help keep the bike stable in the event of collision with an unseen object. Ok that sounds good so far!
The suspension on the 96 WR's is set up quite stiff compared to a trail oriented bike, like a KTM exc. This is where I'm losing time in rocky areas. I know my riding style can improve, however, sometimes it gets so rocky that the chasis is constantly being upset to the point where I'm forced to slow down. The plush suspension bikes really pull on me in these areas. I've increased rebound damping and decreased comp damping, and that's helped a little, but I think I'm going to need more!
If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd be greatful. The bike is sprung for my weight, according to the manual. What can I do with the valve stacks to obtain something more rock friendly? I don't want something that's all out woods oriented. I do hit some terrain that does cause g-outs.
Thanks a lot!
~JuGGz