i bought this bike was told it was set up for 230lb, im sure in real close to that with full gear on, took it out for the 1st real test yeasterday and it beat the tar out of me. the guy who i bought it off of said he re-spring it and the guy before him revalved it. i turned all the clickers all the way out like i always do. im wondering if the springs just havent broken in yet? or should i just respring it?
If I were you. go back to basics. What size springs (rear should have a decal hidden up under spring)? What is the current oil height (could be to high)? What sae oil did he use (could be a heavier oil)? If you sit on the bike with gear on. What is the sag in rear? What is the sag in the front (use a zip tie fastened loose or O ring enough to slide on fork)? What are the torque settings on triple clamps? Are your fork tubes installed wrong and binding? Other option, best investment is to ship them off to a reputable susp shop (Alot of good shops recommended on this site) and be done with it. Typpyt
You rode at Keithsburg. Keithsburg beats the tar out of you. Most of us stiffen up our compressions for the 'burg, because you don't want your bike wallowing all over the place in the sand.
Refresh my memory...what bike and year? You keep losing weight and you'll never get it broken in...J/K!
