what's your sag at? how healthy are ya (weight)? did you change spring rates and switch to a thinner oil? how high are your forks past the top triple. what are your front rebound, rear rebound, rear high speed, rear low speed settings from all in? what terrain? all pavement, gravel roads, fire roads, rugged two-tracks, hardcore trails etc.
I'm 218 b4 gear, plan on riding 80% rugged trail and two-tracks although I very impressed with the road handling so far. I plan to switch to a 7w fork oil once I get some more miles on the springs. still have the clicker all out for break-in. need some sag reference numbers asap. PM or post any links you have for TE610 suspension set-up
The front clicker should be all the way open at your weight. I still dont have the rear dialed, but it too needs less compression and more dampning, imo. Havent sent stuff off to Les, yet. He can install a compression clicker up front, and its not that expensive. Just FYI.
I'm about 175 before protective gear. I've got my compression dialed all the way out on my '06 Shivers and Sachs & the bike has 1500 miles on it. The PO was heavier than me and was using the bike for trail riding. Despite some aggresive riding, I'm only getting about 1/2 of the compression stroke. I haven't done a thorough sag measurement but my highly-calibrated bum sez, "Hardly any." I've got a date with Slavens Racing.
Please post your results on Slavens. I've heard good things about them. Hard to find a good(any) Husky suspension guy in NM.
I switched to Stillwell Suspension up in Franktown. Jeff Slavens is backed up with a recent injury & understandably couldn't get to my bike for several weeks. Stillwell Suspension supports Shane Watts. In fact, Allan just came off the circuit. I think I'll be in good hands .
my forks are about flush withe triple clamps, thinking of raising then for better steering. still waiting to switch to 7w oil, maybe 5w
I'm quite sure that the stock oil is 10w. Les Tinus told me not to go lighter than 7. If lighter oil is used the rebound dampening will suffer.
It may well be inaccurate, but the repair manual lists... OIL: MARZOCCHI SAE 7.5 Ref. 550013. -snip- For particularly cold climates use oil MARZOCCHI - SAE 5 Ref. 550003.
You know you're a lonely forum-wh*re when you start quotig yourself Buuuut.....I wanted to let folks know that despite Stillwell Performance having Shane Watts' endorsement, something I don't foresee lasting a long time, my suspension is back to OEM form and.... wait for it..... Jeff Slavens from Slavens Racing has agreed to take care of me . Needless to say, I AM STOKED My 610 build is going to actually gain some momentum....so far it's only been parts arrving every few days.
Well I tip the scales at 235 with riding gear. My 2000 Te is bare and set at 3/4" free sag to get 3 3/4" sag with rider. Fork damping and rebound are set in middle of range. Fork oil is OEM. Fork tops flush with clamps. Rear shock damping and rebound is set in middle as well. Riding is street, dirt road, and single track trail. Tire pressure is 20 psi for street and 18 fnt x 15 rear for off road. Pretty happy so far, but compairson is to XRL.
About 1/3 of the rear suspension travel, maybe 4"? It is just another adjustment that can be tuned to your preference. As the race sag changes so does the handling characteristics. I like (much) more sag in the sand for instance so it will turn slower.
Sag- 3.5" Health- I look like a rhino on the bike (275) Springs and oil- Stock 5 wt up front Fork- 3mm up in the triple to level it out rebound- 2 in past stock on the rear, front stock. High speed stock Terrain- pavement, gravelroads, fire roads, rugged two track,and a lot of hardcore trails. Avg about 120 miles per ride or sometimes less. I try to limit pavement as much as possible, but it happens.
