[crfsonly]

Please keep other info out of this thread. Only answer the questions. Copy and paste to keep format uniform.

Note: Clicker adjustment should be expressed in clicks from full hard.

Year:
Rider Weight:
Rider Weight with Gear:
Riding Style (i.e. Desert, MX):
Forks Raised in Triples:
Rear Tire Size:
Aftermarket Triples/Offset:
Fork Springs Wt:
Fork Spring Brand:
Fork Oil Amount:
Fork Oil Brand & Weight:
Fork Compression:
Fork Rebound:
Fork Valving:
Shock Spring Wt:
Shock Spring Brand:
Shock Hi speed Compression:
Shock Lo speed Compression:
Shock Rebound:
Shock Valving:
Shock Oil:
Race Sag:
Preload:

[gj2slick]

Year: 2005
Rider Weight: 155
Rider Weight with Gear: 165
Riding Style (i.e. Desert, MX): Desert/offroad
Forks Raised in Triples: 3mm
Rear Tire Size:110/100-18
Aftermarket Triples/Offset: Applied-22mm
Fork Springs Wt: .47-fork/1.6 pressure
Fork Spring Brand: Eibach
Fork Oil Amount: 375ml fork/192ml chamber
Fork Oil Brand & Weight: Torco RFF 7W
Fork Compression: 7
Fork Rebound:11
Shock Spring Wt: 5.5kg
Shock Spring Brand: Oem
Shock Hi speed Compression:1 1/2
Shock Lo speed Compression:4
Shock Rebound:10
Shock Valving: ~
Shock Oil: Torco RSF Medium
Race Sag: 96mm
Preload: n/a

[450x addiction]

I just ordered a oem service manual...will I be able to set my bike to my 250 butt?

I have been a Heavy equipment mechanic for 20 plus years...but dont know crap about bikes yet.
bought my bike in april...hadnt ridden for 25 years

[Asmith]

I just ordered a oem service manual...will I be able to set my bike to my 250 butt?

I have been a Heavy equipment mechanic for 20 plus years...but dont know crap about bikes yet.
bought my bike in april...hadnt ridden for 25 years

You will need to get new springs for your 250 lb butt.

As far as mechanics skills are concerned, you should have no issues. If you can rebuild hydraulic pumps and pressure compensators, bikes are a piece of cake...

[450x addiction]

do I need springs for front and back and what kind, size ect... and were should I get them

[Asmith]

do I need springs for front and back and what kind, size ect... and were should I get them

Stock Spring Rates:
Fork: 0.46 kg/mm
Shock: 5.3 kg/mm

Recommended Spring Rates:
Fork: 0.51 kg/mm
Shock: 5.9 kg/mm

You can get them right here at CRF's Only.

$ 95 for the front springs, $ 105 for the rear.

And yes only the 05 R can will fit the X model.

[450x addiction]

I take it the manual I have ordered will walk me through the r&r ???

[Asmith]

I take it the manual I have ordered will walk me through the r&r ???

Yup. Either the Clymer or the factory Honda will walk you through it. If you have any issues just post them up and someone will be right along to help.

[kena48]

Year: 2007
Rider Weight: 200
Rider Weight with Gear: 220
Riding Style (i.e. Desert, MX): Mix Mud/Sand/Hard
Forks Raised in Triples: NA
Rear Tire Size: Stock
Aftermarket Triples/Offset: NA
Fork Springs Wt: Stock
Fork Spring Brand: NA
Fork Oil Amount: Stock
Fork Oil Brand & Weight: Stock
Fork Compression: 18
Fork Rebound: 12
Fork Valving: Stock
Shock Spring Wt: Stock
Shock Spring Brand: Stock
Shock Hi speed Compression: 1&3/4
Shock Lo speed Compression: 15
Shock Rebound: 16
Shock Valving: Stock
Shock Oil: Stock
Race Sag: 3.9
Preload: .50

[Richd1963]

Year: 2005
Rider Weight: 230lbs
Rider Weight with Gear: 237
Riding Style (i.e. Desert, MX): Single track trails.
Forks Raised in Triples: Stock
Rear Tire Size: Stock
Aftermarket Triples/Offset: Stock
Fork Springs Wt: Stock
Fork Spring Brand: Stock
Fork Oil Amount: Stock
Fork Oil Brand & Weight: Stock
Fork Compression: Stock
Fork Rebound: Stock
Fork Valving: Stock
Shock Spring Wt: Stock
Shock Spring Brand: Stock
Shock Hi speed Compression: Stock
Shock Lo speed Compression: Stock
Shock Rebound: Stock
Shock Valving: Stock
Shock Oil: Stock
Race Sag: Cannot obtain proper Sag
Preload:Stock
I have not been able to attain the proper race sag after setting up the static sag. I believe I need a stiffer rear spring, but I am not sure what spring rate to order? Bike rides rigid, front and rear! Any hepl will be appreciated. I live in So. Cal. I can either replace the spring myself, or take bike to shop for complete suspension work up? Pros and cons? Thanks!

[Asmith]

I have not been able to attain the proper race sag after setting up the static sag. I believe I need a stiffer rear spring, but I am not sure what spring rate to order? Bike rides rigid, front and rear! Any help will be appreciated. I live in So. Cal. I can either replace the spring myself, or take bike to shop for complete suspension work up? Pros and cons? Thanks!

Your bike rides rigidly because your springs are way too soft.

I know that's hard to understand, but here's why. The damping rates are progressive, which means the farther into the stroke, the harder the damping becomes. The top of the stroke should be comfortable and it should get more rigid as you go down. Since your springs are too soft for your weight, you are not at the top of the stroke under normal riding. You are already into a more harsh section of the valving.

The rear spring should be either a 5.7kg/mm or a 5.9kg/mm. Your weight has you in the middle. You can use either, the lighter spring will need more preload, the heavier, less.

The front forks will need .49kg/mm springs.

Having the suspension revalved for the type of riding you do will make a world of difference and you will fall in love with your bike all over again.

[elmo450x]

Year: 2007
Rider Weight: 210
Rider Weight with Gear: 220-230
Riding Style (i.e. Desert, MX): desert
Forks Raised in Triples: no
Rear Tire Size: 120/100/18
Aftermarket Triples/Offset: stock/ 24mm
Fork Springs Wt: .49kg
Fork Spring Brand: racetech
Fork Oil Amount:375 ml.
Fork Oil Brand & Weight: Torco RFF 5wt
Fork Compression: 10
Fork Rebound: 13
Shock Spring Wt: 5.7kg
Shock Spring Brand: race tech
Shock Hi speed Compression: stock
Shock Lo speed Compression: 1 click in from stock
Shock Rebound: 5 clicks slow from stock
Shock Valving: stock (until next week, right Paul?)
Shock Oil: stock fish oil
Race Sag: 97mm
Preload: ?

[450X4ME]

Where did everbodys suspension post go?