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Originally Posted by bergerhag
Ok, suspension is getting better.
Here's my setup: (115kg in gear)
Front:
Spring: 4.5 N/mm, std preload(next to nothing)
Oil level: 140mm, stock oil. (what weight is it?)
rebound clicks: 11 out
comp clicks: 8 out
rear:
Spring: 60 N/mm, 8 mm preload
Rebound clicks: 4 out
low comp(center adjuster): 3 out
high comp(big knob): 6 out
With this setup it has got a really stable and planted feel going fast over choppy ground. However, as testing progressed in the heavy rain, the bike again got that harsh fork action. My thinking is that I am coming down too far in the stroke, a soaking wet rider does tend to weigh a little more than a dry one, and also the mud buildup added to this?
Any thoughts on this? Stiffer springs or more preload?
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Another thought, is a reduction in speed...as you slow the ride gets rougher.
Here's what I found:
The fork is over damped on the BV and MV for trail riding, it's under damped on the rebound side and IMHO it's under sprung.
I went to stiffer springs because the fork and shock was riding too low in the stroke, and heavier springs meant I needed to stiffen up the rebound side...more so in the HS portion of the stack.
on the BV I did use a bleed shim, but very slight bleed. The MV I had to re-adjust several times until I was happy with how deep the fork dipped into the stroke.
MY first attempt was way too much float...it worked great every where except in fast down hills that had holes, large roots, and G-outs then it became a scary as the fork would dive too deep into the stroke too quickly.
By the 3rd attempt I found an arrangement that gave me the best ride yet,....super plush yet compliant and I now can attack down hills without fear of going over the bars.
I think there's a lot of magic to be found in the MV...of course it all has to work together.