I FINALLY got around to putting the bike back together last night in anticipation of the first ride after LTR's tweaking of my forks and shock. Original stock fork rates were .50 . Shock was a 5.6 . Resprung to .44's on forks and 5.2 on shock for my 160-170 pound riding weight. I immediately noticed I was riding further down into the suspension's travel today, which was different. I'm now using the full stroke on the front and back. Farted around in a small track/junkyard/gravel pit with F2G just getting a feel for the difference. Was doing a long section of whoops in 6th gear with no problem as long as I remembered to keep my butt over the rear wheel. I no longer feel softball-volleyball size rocks as sharp impacts, just small bumps at slow speed. Front and back stick in and out of corners as well as landing from small jumps. I think it will be perfect for some gnarly root/rock action teamed up with the trials on the rear. I'm also going to install a Rekluse auto clutch after a ride or two in the woods just to get a feel for individual upgrades. Thanks Les and thanks to those of you who recommended his services!
I had the same experience after I changed out the stock fork springs. My TE is like a different bike with lighter springs. No problems in the whoops either.
It was simple amazing to ride behind Greg at STW and Reiter. Instead of bouncing all around he and his bike were riding in a straight and level line while the suspension and wheels were going up and down like crazy, soaking it up...great job Les! Now, Greg has to get over the old method/style of riding a harsh suspension set-up, all the cringing that comes with it in the gnarly sections and just start riding faster with more confidence because he doesn't need to worry about 90% of anything he will encounter on the trail...MOMENTUM because your suspension is man enough!
