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DEAL
09-06-2002, 09:32 PM
I have a race on Sunday and i want my quad to be set up perfect.
I weigh 135 pounds so i would like to know what would be the best setting for compression/rebound for my rear shock?
Thanx
jb400exxx
09-06-2002, 09:59 PM
i don't race but i'm looking for the perfect set up too. my suspension feels really bad and i weight only 5 pounds less that you so i would like to know too, but i'm sorry i can't help. i didn't even know where the rebound adjustment was! i do now though, i just need to know how to adjust it, and the compression. hopefully somebody can help us.
Dave400ex
09-06-2002, 10:05 PM
Well your best bet is to just mess with it and then Ride it. I know mine was close to me stock but I weigh a lot more then you 2. I think it is set for around a 160 pound rider stock so I dunno maybe the Comp. and Rebound need to go down on yours. How does it feel Stiff or Soft?
jb400exxx
09-06-2002, 10:13 PM
i don't even know,... it just feels pretty bad, i think the front is to stiff, but i don't know about the back. i'll just mess with everything.
Dave400ex
09-06-2002, 10:16 PM
Do you have the Stock Honda Manual? If you do set the Rear back to the stock shock settings and ride it. See how that feels. If it`s to stiff then soften the compression some. Still to stiff adjust more. Then you may need to bring the rebound down some also.
jb400exxx
09-06-2002, 10:21 PM
there are tips on this site: http://off-road.com/atv/suspension/shockadj.htm i will try what they say and see how i goes.
Dave400ex
09-06-2002, 10:24 PM
A even better Site for Shock Adjusting. http://www.extremegarage.com/techtips/stechtip.htm
jb400exxx
09-06-2002, 10:33 PM
that is a good site, thanks. that will help.
Dave400ex
09-06-2002, 10:38 PM
Don`t worry you are gonna get it "Dialed In".
jb400exxx
09-06-2002, 10:42 PM
i sure hope so. i bought this thing about a month and a half ago from a guy who bought it from a friend. the guy i bought it from never rode it so he didn't mess with anything. but i don't know how much the guy who rode it b4 me wieghed but i'm guessing it's a lot more than me. and i'm now realizing how bad the setup is for me and i know it will take time but i think i can get it right soon. this is my first quad so i've never done this b4. you guys in this forum are great help!