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Amount of sag to use

Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 6:32 pm
by TraumaRN
I can't find any information as to the recommended suspension sag, and the search function doesn't allow 3-letter words:(

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 2:23 am
by Exodus
Well, someone told me one time that sag should be 30% of total suspension travel when you are sitting on it. As for me, I like to back off the preload almost all the way, if its stock suspension.

Heres how you set it, if you dont know. With the suspension fully extended, back shock preload nuts off until the spring is loose, crank it back tight a couple turns. What this does is make the quad sit a little lower and give you a better ride in the rough stuff. It shouldnt bottom anymore than it would if set the preload all the way tight. And since your going to be in sand, I wouldnt sweat it. One thing to remember, sag isnt a live or die thing, just play with it. You wont break anything by changing to it to your tastes.

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 6:30 am
by JeffQuadShop
Its gonna depend on which shocks your using too.

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 10:10 am
by TraumaRN
im currently running the stock cannibal ohlins shocks all around. no adjustments fom stock have been made to date (only have 61 minutes on it...

What can be done with the stock ohlins?

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:00 pm
by Mjollnir
RN - are you going to go to the SoCal ride in Glamis in February? Maz will be there, and I'm sure he can help set up your suspension, I know I'll be cornering him to help me. biggrin.gif

Marc

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:31 pm
by TraumaRN
I've been eyeing that thread with much interest, but it's still too early to commit. It would be nice because I used to live in the El Centro area and have many friends there locally. I'll keep monitoring and will let ya know as soon as I can confirm. Should be a great time!