125-200cc Dwight was Right! Wr-125-144 Suspension

Thank you . I'm gonna give that a try with the rear and re-measure. When you say "my preload should be about 8mm" where do I take that measurement from the lock ring to the top where the threads stop? Thanks.

I didnt mean any offence Dwight its just that I tried a harder spring (5.8) and hated it, just never seemed to settle in turns very well and was real scetchy on chop exiting them as well even to the extent that in a fast 6th gear flatish corner it stepped out (more like let go) and planted me in a big and painfull heap lol and at my age thats not very funny
Will add that the spring did seem well harder than a 5.8
Antoines and Juhas bike were tested over here and some specs listed, one of them is fitted with a different linkage but cant find the artical to see what one is was ! if I can find it I will post it up as it was very interesting reading
Keep up the good work

So Matt what do you weigh and what springs are you gonna try?

If you put on a "HARDER" spring then make sure you have backed off your preload and reset your rider sag. Also you should also have to increase your rebound on the shock about 1 click per .2kg of spring change. (Approx). Back way off on your compression. Especially your high speed. I am all the way off or nearly so on my high speed. Back off your low speed till you are bottoming softly then go back in a click or so.

No, I mean free spring length verses compressed spring length. Back off preload till the spring flops then measure fee length. Then recheck spring length when you get your static sag and rider sag set. When your sags are correct, you will have 8mm or less on the preload.

Got it, thanks. I was sure thinking I needed to go much heavier than the stock springs in the front as well as the rear.

Ok thanks.

Just got back home from riding the Sawmill National Enduro. Not saying it was tough but I lost five pounds today! Anyway the new springs worked awesome and my bike is most excellent!

Sawmill National Enduro ??? The National Enduro was in Tennessee this weekend ?

OK. It's the Sawmill (National Format) Enduro!

.40kg fork springs. Maybe .38 but try the .40kg to start. I would decrease your current rear rider sag to 108 or 109mm and remeasure front sag.
On rear you are looking for 108-109mm with 35mm static. I would try 5.4 or 5.6kg to start. You are not as far off as I was.
I always measure my sags sitting on bike in the "Saddle" of the seat with my feet bearly tipping the ground just behind the pegs. Be sure to bleed forks before measuring. Sit in same spot every time so you can compare measures and changes. Sit in a slightly attack position. Not extreme but slightly bent elbows.

rear 5.4 or 5.6. If in doubt go to the heavier. Don't ride with shock springs till you get the correct sag numbers. Most shops will exchange if you don't ride with them.
Front. Still thinking you may want .38. If in doubt go with the .40. I use .40 and I weigh 185lbs . I get 40mm static and a perfect 75mm rider.

Hey Dwight, what did you end up for your front and rear rebound and compression clicker setings?

Not sure. I believe about +1 from stock on rebound front forks. Adjusted fork compression till bottoming out lightly then in 2 clicks.
Rear I am in 5 clicks from stock on rebound and high speed is in 1 from full out and low speed is in 3 clicks. Start compression from full out. In one click on rebound from stock for every increase of .2kg on rear shock. I am up from 5.0 to a 6.0 so I am in 5 clicks. Maybe 6 since oil change.