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suspension setup?

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:19 am
by dsracer666
I'm running a fully stock ATK MX and just wanted a good starting point.

I race A class MX, weight 165lbs

if theres anyone my size that races MX, what is your.....

ride hight?

compression settings (front & rear)

rebound settings (front & rear)

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:25 am
by Jaybr
If that has Ohlins like the Moto, send your shocks to Quadshop or Doug can send them to TCS, have them setup with ZPS. It makes a huge difference when you get them valved correct for your weight and it lowers the quad.

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:42 am
by dsracer666
one of the classes I'm racing is a stock production class, so my shocks can not be resprung.

also is there enought shaft stroke to have the rear set up ZP? I can hit the shock bumper by just pushing down on the rear!

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:49 am
by dsracer666
this is a new class our series (NEATV-MX) is trying.

rules are more or less (if you CAN'T see it, you CAN do it)

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:47 am
by speed2424
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Originally posted by dsracer666


rules are more or less (if you CAN'T see it, you CAN do it)


Does NOS count.

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:57 pm
by jacobw
QUOTE
Originally posted by dsracer666
one of the classes I'm racing is a stock production class, so my shocks can not be resprung.

also is there enought shaft stroke to have the rear set up ZP? I can hit the shock bumper by just pushing down on the rear!


on the pushing it down you are only using the spring resistance you are not making the compression valving work you are not applying enough for to make it work by just pushing down on it take it and ride it and I bet you wont bottom it out.

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:34 pm
by dsracer666
don't take this the wrong way guys, but I do know how to set up suspension, so I don't need to know how stuff works, or where I should send it too.

I asked the orignal question because there is 2ft of snow here so there is no place to take my quad to get the suspension dialed in.
and I have a feeling I'll be doing it at my first race!:mad:

I diden't mean to be a dic-head, thanks for your guys help so far!

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:36 pm
by dsracer666
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Originally posted by speed2424
Does NOS count.

no nos! we follow ATVA fuel rules.

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:37 pm
by cannondale27
if theres anyone my size that races MX, what is your.....

ride hight?All 3 shocks(Moto Ohlins)preload is backed off as far as it will go while keeping spring tight enough to keep retainer in while raised off ground at frame.Front crossover gap is 1/4in while on ground.

compression settings (front & rear)FR=12 click out from all in.R=6clicks out from all in.

rebound settings (front & rear)
fr=6 out from all in
r=3 out from all in

I weigh 145 and am a C rider so you will probably want to go a little stiffer

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:58 pm
by dsracer666
QUOTE
Originally posted by cannondale27
if theres anyone my size that races MX, what is your.....

ride hight?All 3 shocks(Moto Ohlins)preload is backed off as far as it will go while keeping spring tight enough to keep retainer in while raised off ground at frame.Front crossover gap is 1/4in while on ground.

compression settings (front & rear)FR=12 click out from all in.R=6clicks out from all in.

rebound settings (front & rear)
fr=6 out from all in
r=3 out from all in

I weigh 145 and am a C rider so you will probably want to go a little stiffer
thank you:)