250ex Suspension Setup

[wrk24wheel]

I just purchased my wife a new 250ex and I don't know much about quads. I was riding my bike behind her this weekend and I noticed that the suspension did not even move once. I know there is not much to begin with. Are they only supposed to move over big jumps? She was running over some big ruts and washboards and I would see the tires come off the ground instead of flexing the suspension. What is the weight that they are set up for? I can't seem to find anyway to adjust the compression or rebound on this quad. Do I need to purchase new springs? If so, any idea on which spring rate? She weighs 115 lbs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[toby400ex]

Im pretty sure the only adjustment on stock 250ex shocks is preload. Your wife is pretty light so the shocks might be a little stiff. I doubt u can buy different springs for those shocks. Works and Elka make shocks for the 250ex.

[Ralph]

i would just ride with it, i had my 250ex when i was like 120lb's and i think u just might not be used to quads.