QUOTE (theJeStEr1340 @ Apr 11 2006, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Vox, I never had anyone to teach me, so I like to pass on the information I have learned. I wish there was someone close to help with my suspension. I have these wonderful Axis and MX tech rear and they seem a little stiff in some places, but a little soft in others.
Jester thats a totally different animal there
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I have had a few different threads going on various sites about the do's and dont's of suspension set up, and the only thing they all shared was lots of questions, and not enough answers.
I use the same basic system you do since I dont really have anyone around who is a pro at any of this stuff either, but even with the experience I had from setting up my old dirt bikes etc I have to admit I was totally lost from the start, and am still not 100% happy almost two years later.
You can try to use what you can find on the net and make your own changes etc, but your going to need to put in some serious time and thought (and maybe get a little lucky too) to find any success beyond average. Its just that there isnt enough info out there, and even when you do luck out and get someone who is willing to share their knowledge (and actually know what their doing too) the info is too advanced and you may very well end up completely reworking the shocks if you put in the time to figure it out.
I have not given up yet, and there has been improvment in my understanding and even the ride quality, but I am starting to believe that without a full understanding from the ground up (including knowing how to chose the proper spring length, rates and crossovers as well as valving) it is just very diffilcult to do much beyond basic fine tuning (setting the sag, comp and rebound).
If I remember correctly the better of the threads was on atvconnection.com and was titled everything you wanted to know about suspension.
It is a little long, but filled with good info.