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chrisp333
10-16-2003, 03:12 PM
ive been hitting a bunch of jumps lately and it seems like almost everytime i do my front end dips and almost throws me off the bike. luckily i havnt blown any tires. i have my suspension set very soft for most of the rocky trails around here. does having the suspension set soft cause that to happen?:confused:
bmw500hp
10-16-2003, 04:15 PM
Originally posted by chrisp333
ive been hitting a bunch of jumps lately and it seems like almost everytime i do my front end dips and almost throws me off the bike. luckily i havnt blown any tires. i have my suspension set very soft for most of the rocky trails around here. does having the suspension set soft cause that to happen?:confused:

That would be an excellent question for the Santo Derisi thread :p
jasoncarr25
10-17-2003, 07:08 PM
no. its your position on the bike on take off.sounds like your leaning over your bars to me when you should be back on your seat. just how i ride.
chrisp333
10-19-2003, 04:24 PM
was fooling around a little more today and am doing alot better. after taking some advice and reading atv sport or one of those magesines. i was sitting to colse to the tank. i shifted to the baack 2/3 of the seat and it helps alot thanks.
jasoncarr25
10-19-2003, 05:33 PM
no prob
seven
10-19-2003, 07:34 PM
Sounds like you have your rebound set to fast. If you have to fight your ride over all the jumps you can effect the way it launches buy adjusting the rebound. To much, You will be nose heavy, not enough, The front end wants to go to the sky. It could be you jumping technique but suspension plays a big part of it. You shouldnt have to fight your ride!
chrisp333
10-20-2003, 11:54 PM
thanx 7