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Posted by: merlinnn---------------------
Hi,
I just picked up a 06 CRF450R on friday, took it out on the weekend for a run, OMG this thing has power!!! However, it doesn't seem to want to turn that well, the forks are raised about 10mm in the clamps and rear sag is about 120mm. I am making the comparison to my last bike an 04 KX250F, which was very easy to flick into corners.
Is this just a difference between the 250's and 450's and I just need to muscle it a little more? or is it a bike specific problem?
Cheers
Posted by: Rich Rohrich---------------------
You have way too much rear sag which will make it turn like a chopper. Try something in the 95-100 mm range.
Posted by: merlinnn---------------------
Thanks Rich,
I will adjust and test this afternoon
Posted by: merlinnn---------------------
Well that definitely fixed that problem, however I have discovered another 
The compression adjuster on the right hand fork leg just spins! eg it won't stop turning, what would cause this? I have replaced seals, bushes etc on many Kayaba forks, but have never seen the internals of Showa.
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