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Setting up my 02 KTM 200exc
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Posted by: Barbarian---------------------
Hey I'm 185 lbs and I ride A class in enduro's. The stock suspension feels really good on my KTM everwhere except acceleration bumps where the rear end bangs around and hops out of line more than my previous bikes did. Is this something I can correct with the clickers or do I need springs and valving?
Posted by: Barbarian---------------------
I forgot to add that I have the static sag at 32mm and the weighted sag at 110. Shock clickers are 2 clicks softer on compresion and 3 clicks stiffer on the rebound. Fork has stock settings and they are pulled up about 7mm. The bike has a god balance and bottoming resistance plus small bump absorption, just hops around and gets poor traction on acceleation bumps.
Posted by: Barbarian---------------------
My weight of 185 is without any clothing.
Posted by: helio---------------------
I do not know if my experience will help you...but too much rear compression can cause the rear wheel to slide under acceleration and gives a hard ride over bumps. Maybe it could be the problem.
Why not set up the rear SAG for 100mm ? and then starting with the adjustments...Just my thought.
Take a look at following link:
http://www.technoflex.com.au/suspen...html#setup_text
Posted by: DEANSFASTWAY---------------------
Maybe the rear wheel is now coming back a little slow and staying low on the next little bump like packing a little . maybe therear rebound is a little too slow? Try sliding back a bit? GOOD LUCK DEAN
Posted by: DEANSFASTWAY---------------------
By any chance did you install a real big rear sprocket and have to move the wheel forward all thre way , One of my guys did and it threw the handling off , because of the change of wheelbase ,less stability you know . Maybe the KTMs are more sensitive because of the lack of susp linkage . Guys are playing aroung with different rate progressive and non progressive springs on KTMs Try the simple stuff first . I have a few guys on 200s in ECEA Enduros and have now seen 2 bikes strip out the kickstrarter shaft , not the lever butthe shaft . But everything else holds up pretty well on these bikes . I guess you cant really complain about spending $80 for a set of rings if they last you the whole season though . Good bikes and that 200 sx is going to be a good idea also . WISH YOU LUCK DEAN
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