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250-500cc 2010 WR250 KYB 48mm valving help needed

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by roj00, May 30, 2017.

  1. roj00 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Xr250, drz400 sm
    I am trying to improve my fork set up, I am new to playing around with valving so any help would be greatly appreciated.

    I am 67kg with no gear on and the bike has done 24 hours so everything is in good shape internally.

    I don't like the current set up is it is a little harsh with small bumps.
    I was thinking of removing two of the 24mm shims, Dose anyone know if I am on the right track?

    I am running 4.0 springs in the forks and a 5.2 in the shock, one rate softer than stock, should I be considering a shim change for the softer spring rate as well?

    I am keen to do whatever possible to make the forks and shock work the best they can.

    Currently my comp valve stack is stock, see below.

    24 .1
    11 .3
    18 1
    18 1
    18 .5
    11 .25
    13 .15
    16 .15
    18 .15
    20 .15
    22 .15
    12 .1
    24 .1
    24 .1
    24 .1
    24 .1
    24 .1
    24 .1
  2. Travis616 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ontario, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TC125
    Other Motorcycles:
    2006 Honda CR125/134 build
    I remember reading somewhere that removing one of the shims up against the piston is roughly the same as going out 8 clicks softer. I removed two on my 150 and I should have just taken one!
  3. freejack Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 WB165, 95 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    92 wr200, 88tzr250, & Beta evo300, B
    Hi I am just doing the same on my CR125 forks - finally i have had enough of the low speed harshness & that they are 50 mm higher than most other forks out there they just don't suit me , I will get the specks for the improvements from my mechanic for you , they were suggested by well known NZ bike mechanic & long time friend Pete(Pesky)Petersen who sorted out the rear end just by tuning (even when it didn't think I needed it) amazing difference - depending on what type of riding you are intending to do will determining on how far you go, 70% of riding I do is Trials/Trailriding on my Beta evo 300 so prefer the plush type of setup where your suspension actually works for you rather that the hard mx type they come with, I will however be riding several rounds of the central enduro series & some cross country rounds on the Husky so will make sure they don't get to soft.
    I see you have an XR250 - have you done any of the NZ Vinduro series - there alot of fun.
    Cheers
    Alex
  4. roj00 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Xr250, drz400 sm
    Hi Alex,
    Thanks for the info. I ride everything except MX
    My xr250 is a 96 I think that is to new for vinduro? and it has upside down forks, would mods like that rule me out?
  5. freejack Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 WB165, 95 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    92 wr200, 88tzr250, & Beta evo300, B
    You would qualify for the modern class, vinduro's are like a good technical trailride with time trials- they usually have a trail class as well for those not wanting to compete - give it a go
  6. freejack Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Zealand
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 WB165, 95 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    92 wr200, 88tzr250, & Beta evo300, B
    Just realised that your forks are different to my ones I have Marzocchi 48's, you could try calling or sending them to Neil Watling 0273536532 in Palmerston north, he is working on my bike at the mo and has had plenty of experience with Husky components over the years