I just had to replace the front fork seals on both my '99 YZ250 and my son's '03 YZ250F. While reassembling the forks, I notitced that the damper rod on the 250F would remain extended when pulled to the top, but the ones on my 250 would slowly drop back down to the fully collasped position. This was after the oil level had been set. They are not valved exactly the same, but in actuality, his are much more compliant and plusher than mine. (I've tried to no avail to get mine to ride as good as his, but no luck.)
Does this indicate a problem with my forks? They are extremely harsh over chop and braking bumps, but still bottom out when I mess up. Is there something I can tell from this difference between the two? One other thing -- The mid valve in the '99 250 forks has the Race Tech recommended "Check Plate" modification. I think that means there is no compression stack in the mid-valve
Thanks for any help!
Len
Does this indicate a problem with my forks? They are extremely harsh over chop and braking bumps, but still bottom out when I mess up. Is there something I can tell from this difference between the two? One other thing -- The mid valve in the '99 250 forks has the Race Tech recommended "Check Plate" modification. I think that means there is no compression stack in the mid-valve
Thanks for any help!
Len