wolfe 21
12-03-2011, 05:22 PM
Ok, I've had this bike for 4 years and I'm ready to start modifying it to suit my riding habits and style. So, I guess my question is simply what's the best way to solve a couple problems I've noticed. I'm 6'2", 200 - 215 depending on day and dress (probably closer 225 with lid, boots, roost guard, and hydration). Quad is running 22x7x10 and 22x11x9 tires, stock rims, stock arms and swinger, stock axle, PRM Summit bumper, belly arms and swinger skids and stock shocks all around.
First, the nose comes up way too easy. I want the back to squat and hook, without trying to ride itself over backwards. Heard this attributed to poorly designed linkage for the rear shock. Is this correct and what's the fix??
Second, I don't race or jump my bike, but the front shocks are a little stiff. I've got some 450r take-offs, but everyone says they need to be rebuilt to be usable. What is the best rebuild option for me (resprung, re-valve, both)??
My preference is more for hi-speed than close in trails or racing. I like 5th gear dirt roads or fire trails more than 1-3rd tight technical woods trails with obstructions and inclines (got off hard on nasty woods trail, not in big hurry to try again. My own fault tho for trying to torque up a hill instead of carrying speed at the bottom). Would a steering stabilizer be a good addition to my bike?
Thanks, James.
First, the nose comes up way too easy. I want the back to squat and hook, without trying to ride itself over backwards. Heard this attributed to poorly designed linkage for the rear shock. Is this correct and what's the fix??
Second, I don't race or jump my bike, but the front shocks are a little stiff. I've got some 450r take-offs, but everyone says they need to be rebuilt to be usable. What is the best rebuild option for me (resprung, re-valve, both)??
My preference is more for hi-speed than close in trails or racing. I like 5th gear dirt roads or fire trails more than 1-3rd tight technical woods trails with obstructions and inclines (got off hard on nasty woods trail, not in big hurry to try again. My own fault tho for trying to torque up a hill instead of carrying speed at the bottom). Would a steering stabilizer be a good addition to my bike?
Thanks, James.