Should I buy a heavier rear spring?Im 6'2 280 And I ride a 125!

[CR_RIDER]

Yeah I like to jump and with my size and weight I bottom out really bad.Could the bigger spring fix that?How do I determine which spring is heavier They are weighed weird.

 

[bclark001]

SPRING GENERATOR <----CLICK

there ya go


Stock Spring Rates:
Fork: 0.44 kg/mm
Shock: 4.9 kg/mm
Recommended Spring Rates:
Fork: 0.51 kg/mm
Shock: 5.9 kg/mm
Recommended Springs:
Shock: 606226560
606226558

 

[CR_RIDER]

Thanks.Would that prevent my bike from bottoming out?Would I have to change the fork spring too?

 

[bclark001]

it should make a big difference. maybe just start with the rear and see how it goes

does the front bottom out? did you crank up the compression clicker?

 

[CR_RIDER]

No I dont know how to jack with the suspension

 

[bclark001]

http://www.mx-tech.com/?id=articles_news&news_id=81

if you can turn a wrench you can do this its pretty straight foward complete the entire set up guide BEFORE you buy new springs cuz it makes the world of difference
with turning, Jumping hell everything

you know what the clickers are right?

oh yea 25mm is about 1inch for the race sag

 

[CR_RIDER]

Im not reading all that.when It comes to suspension nothing makes since to me.All this race sag.preload,compresion.I just dont get it.I mean I can turn a wrench.But just dont no nothing about suspension.I need a suspension book for dummies...lol... :laugh:

 

[bclark001]

there is a brass flat head screws in the top of the fork in the center and same on the bottom the top is for compression (how much resistane to compress the fork) the bottom is rebound (how fast the forks kick back to normal) and the same applies for the shock in the rear there will be a brass flat head screw toward the top and one on bottom they should be on the right hand side (i think) go through the guide and let me know how it goes im leaving work rite now (i must be working hard huh LOL) but ill check in when i get home in about 30-40 min

read up on suspension on mxtech once you figure it out it is pretty easy and it makes such a difference its amazing you will instantly be a better rider with a good setup and when you get your baseline (WHERE YOUR CLICKERS ARE SET AT STOCK) just move them 1-2 clicks at a time and write down how many clicks you turned and you will get the feel of what works better

check these threads out also
http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=156861&highlight=rebound
http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=18889&highlight=rebound

 

[bclark001]

like i said ill be home in a little bit ill walk you through it if you want. just give me a lil bit

 

[CR_RIDER]

ok thanks.When will you be home
?

 

[bclark001]

im home

 

[CR_RIDER]

ok so how do you bleed the forks?.Loosen the flathead screw on each fork And then tighten again?

 

[CR_RIDER]

Do you have a myspace?

 

[bclark001]

its the screw off center and the FRONT WHEEL NEEDS TO BE OFF THE GROUND loosen the screw all the way out wait for a few secods then put it back in

 

[CR_RIDER]

ok how do i check the fork oil?And were do I get fork oil?

 

[bclark001]

yes
but i havent been on there in awhile my ol'lady does i it let me find it hold on

 

[bclark001]

i got myspace up now what youll have to walk me through this part LOL

 

[CR_RIDER]

Ok I bled the forks.I could hear the air coming from one side.How long do you have to wail until you put the screw back in?

 

[bclark001]

just a couple of seconds

 

[CR_RIDER]

ok I guess I done it right

 

[bclark001]

:yell:

 

[CR_RIDER]

Yeah I done added you on myspace.All you have to do is accept.

 

[Rotorranch]

Im not reading all that.when It comes to suspension nothing makes since to me.All this race sag.preload,compresion.I just dont get it.I mean I can turn a wrench.But just dont no nothing about suspension.I need a suspension book for dummies...lol... :laugh:

CR_RIDER...you really ought to read the links provided. You will came away with a better knowledge of suspension. :nod:

Knowledge is a GOOD thing! :cool:

Rotor

 

[CR_RIDER]

I no I need stiffer suspension to accommodate my weight.Cause bottoming out isnt fun

 

[bclark001]

http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=157516&page=1&pp=10