jeepnrocks
12-30-2004, 05:56 PM
Well guys I got to finally test out the c&d shock revalve today.
First the setup.
The shocks are set up for B class XC type riding.
The valving is set for a 180 - 200 poiund rider.
I got the shocks set up for lighter than I am because I am planning on being down to about 195 with full gear in a few monthes
Right now I am about 225 with full gear, so the shocks aren't set up for my specific weight at the moment.
Today was a test day to see where the shocks need to be. I have the fronts dialed in to where I want them and the rear needs to have a fair ammount of pre load added. I didnt measure but I would wager that I have close to 1.5 inches difference in front and rear height.
First the bad.
I still had some bucking in the rear through some whoops at the local ash dumps. I stopped and adjusted the rebound and compression and it got alot better. It was still alot better than stock through all but the biggest whoops. I feel that once I adjust the pre-load (and drop a few pounds that the rear will be very very good)) This could also be because it was set up for xc riding and not mx style whoops. I'm not a shock tuner so I dont know what differences there are between an xc and mx setup (mx- alot stiffer ?)
Now the good ..
I completely love this setup on the trails. The handling is so much better now. I was ripping through the trails faster than I ever have today. The tippiness that was very apparent before is all but gone also. I also hit a few trees and ruts today that I braced for but felt nearly nothing. The front triple rates just ate the obstacles up. My back also performed alot better than stock on the fast woodsy trails. Most of the trails I ride are very close to what you would find in an xc race. They are actually alot harder than some of the local xc stuff I have seenl. The trails have alot of branches and rocks strewn about with some decent ruts just for good measure. I was able to really crank on it alot harder than before with this setup. The quad just stayed planted and ate up everything I threw at it. There was quite a few places where I expected the rear to kick up but it didnt. Why this was different than whoops I dont know but it was definitely a ton better.THere is one corner in particular that is lower on the outside of the turn. ( think reverse bank)
On previous occasions I could feel myself needing to let off and the quad felt at its limits. Today I was blasting through this with way more confidence and alot faster as well. I also did quite a bit of jumping today and these shocks far outperformed the stocksetup in that arena as well.
Overall I had more fun riding today on my regular trails than i ever had before. I rode faster and with more confidence and that tellsl me these guys did their job.I give c&d an A+ for this setup. Once I dial my rear in better and lose a few pounds this setup will be all i ever need until I decide to go long travel.
Great job C&D and thanks !
Mike
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/jeepnrocks/450r/a1.jpg
First the setup.
The shocks are set up for B class XC type riding.
The valving is set for a 180 - 200 poiund rider.
I got the shocks set up for lighter than I am because I am planning on being down to about 195 with full gear in a few monthes
Right now I am about 225 with full gear, so the shocks aren't set up for my specific weight at the moment.
Today was a test day to see where the shocks need to be. I have the fronts dialed in to where I want them and the rear needs to have a fair ammount of pre load added. I didnt measure but I would wager that I have close to 1.5 inches difference in front and rear height.
First the bad.
I still had some bucking in the rear through some whoops at the local ash dumps. I stopped and adjusted the rebound and compression and it got alot better. It was still alot better than stock through all but the biggest whoops. I feel that once I adjust the pre-load (and drop a few pounds that the rear will be very very good)) This could also be because it was set up for xc riding and not mx style whoops. I'm not a shock tuner so I dont know what differences there are between an xc and mx setup (mx- alot stiffer ?)
Now the good ..
I completely love this setup on the trails. The handling is so much better now. I was ripping through the trails faster than I ever have today. The tippiness that was very apparent before is all but gone also. I also hit a few trees and ruts today that I braced for but felt nearly nothing. The front triple rates just ate the obstacles up. My back also performed alot better than stock on the fast woodsy trails. Most of the trails I ride are very close to what you would find in an xc race. They are actually alot harder than some of the local xc stuff I have seenl. The trails have alot of branches and rocks strewn about with some decent ruts just for good measure. I was able to really crank on it alot harder than before with this setup. The quad just stayed planted and ate up everything I threw at it. There was quite a few places where I expected the rear to kick up but it didnt. Why this was different than whoops I dont know but it was definitely a ton better.THere is one corner in particular that is lower on the outside of the turn. ( think reverse bank)
On previous occasions I could feel myself needing to let off and the quad felt at its limits. Today I was blasting through this with way more confidence and alot faster as well. I also did quite a bit of jumping today and these shocks far outperformed the stocksetup in that arena as well.
Overall I had more fun riding today on my regular trails than i ever had before. I rode faster and with more confidence and that tellsl me these guys did their job.I give c&d an A+ for this setup. Once I dial my rear in better and lose a few pounds this setup will be all i ever need until I decide to go long travel.
Great job C&D and thanks !
Mike
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/jeepnrocks/450r/a1.jpg