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Fork Setup - 00 KTM 300EXC
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[QUOTE="KTM Mike, post: 357679, member: 22658"] I would like to get the forks on my 2000 KTM 300EXC fine tuned a bit more. As they are right now, I would have to say they are "not bad". I bought the bike used - have no clue on what volume and weight of oil is in the forks right now, and plan on changing it soon. As i have them currently the bike actually does quite well for me in sand and whoops - in fact i have been amazed with them in the typical Michigan sandy whoops - problem area is in the rocks and roots - somewhat harsh. If i back out the compression dampening about 2 or 3 clicks - decent in the rocks and roots, but way to soft for higher speeds and sand and whoops, and seems to blow through the stroke surprisingly quick. I am looking for (hoping for?) --a bit better compromise set up that will improve rocks and roots performance without messing up how well it does in sand and whoops. -- I would also hope to see if I could improve the cornering in real tight stuff as well. I ride primarily Michigan trails and Enduros (D-14 throws in a few from Indiana for us as well), not the greatest of riders but steadily improving - "C Senior" class...or in my specific case what I call "slow old fart" class! 188 lbs without gear. Bike supposedly has one spring weight heavier on the rear than stock (so said the prior owner at least - how can I tell what spring is on it?), dont think springs in forks were changed from stock. As far as sag...ok - I will report back after some more homework and tell you what my sag is set at (like wise where my clickers are set right now). Seat of the pants feel...I would say the sag is certainly not to much...i might lean towards saying its on the lower end of the scale. Bike does not exhibit any headshake to speak of (though I shake my head often after hitting trees :confused: ). Forks are above the top clamp by about 5mm (ok...i will measure to be sure). My specific questions are: - what weight and height/volume of oil recommended? - any comments/thoughts on raising the forks up a tade more in the clamps to improve tight stuff cornering? - at this point I dont want to go to the expense of a complete revalve at least until i have exhausted messing with the fork oil etc first. Suggestions????? [/QUOTE]
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