Shocks for a 210 lb Rider attempting MX ????

[2manycrashes]

I need some advice regarding shocks in general and for my 450r. I have the stock shocks on the 450r and I'm still taking a beating on jumps 30-50 ft and 3-4 ft high landing on flat hard-packed dirt. I think the rear shock may be adjusted correctly, but I'm still getting some super extreme head whiplash in the forward direction when I land.

1. I've heard most shocks aren't really setup properly for a 200+ lb rider when they are stock. I see guys that are 150-180 lbs jumping and they don't seem to be taking near the hit that I am.

2. I'm wondering if the head bobble/whiplash thing is being caused by my front shocks being to stiff. My landings favor the rear shock 95% of the time, but I still get some pretty bad whiplash.

Right now, the shock settings are fairly close to stock. The front end seems pretty stiff though, I'm guessing that I'm not getting the full travel out of the front shock and need to soften them up.

Any help is appreciated. My neck is a sore mother today, HAH !!!!!! :)

[lukester720]

I know what you mean! I weigh 270! :mad:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid115/p36da0c65103f2e793304d1a74400cd30/f8cab049.jpg

[2manycrashes]

Dude, that picture is funny as hell. I hear the song lowrider playing in the background.

I'm probably getting to much whip when I favor the rear shock on some of my landings.

[lukester720]

Lowrider! Lol! Have you tried getting on the gas pretty hard when landing? It makes it smoother because it keeps the front end light and doesn't hit as hard when laanding. Always try to get the rears to tough down just before the fronts.

[4fiddyR]

Lukester is right, gas it on the landing, it makes it much smoother, and it will not throw ya!