Attention Suspension Experts

[Bark]

Guilty more than once... Slow learner!

[axel99]

Looking forward to the new style fork protectors on 2015 KTM's

[Wangchung]

Looking forward to the new style fork protectors on 2015 KTM's

FYI - Just a observation, but the fork protectors on my 450 factory edition do not fit on my 2011 350, just don't want people to think that they can buy the 15 fork guards and install them on the older bikes.

[orangekoolaid]

I am in the middle of some tuning on my suspension and I am getting to that point where my changes are having unexpected and unwanted results. I considered sending them away, but I really think that I should at least try to handle this myself before dropping a grand. I am about 220 lbs geared up and an intermediate type rider. I replaced the stock rear spring with a heavier progressive rate spring. Now, with absolute minimum preload I have absolute minimum static and race sag (30mm and 100mm). I backed off the low speed compression to 28 clicks from full and the high speed to 2 full turns from full. Rebound is at 18 clicks. I have not done much to the front yet. Last night I took it out and got the exact opposite of what I expected. The front felt light and was washing out, particularly on downhill turns. I was expecting it to dive in the corners but it was definitely pushing. Rear wheel traction was greatly improved though. My thoughts were to still go ahead and treat the front like it is too soft. Heavier spring to keep it higher then a bit more air gap and less compression to get it plush. Maybe I need less rebound dampening? Thoughts? Am I on the right track?

Try 110-115 sag in the rear, that is the perfect range for me. Start getting the rear dialled first as it makes a big impact on front end feel, especially rear sag