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400ex little more ruff than usual on front suspension!

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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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Default 400ex little more ruff than usual on front suspension!

It seems to me my front shocks do not feel as smooth on trails as they used to be. What can i do to fix this problem? Is it too much air pressure in front tires? I have never moved my front suspension settings ever. I miss the smooth ride! thanks
 
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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Default 400ex little more ruff than usual on front suspension!

She's probably just getting some wear on her. You ever think about aftermarket shocks? Works shocks aren't to pricey if you just want a replacement.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Default 400ex little more ruff than usual on front suspension!

Shocks don't last forever. I run Works, which are rebuildable.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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Default 400ex little more ruff than usual on front suspension!

After a few xc races mine became pogo sticks. I got some economy elka's.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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Default 400ex little more ruff than usual on front suspension!

Should i set them softer in the front?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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Default 400ex little more ruff than usual on front suspension!

yea my shocks have next to no hours on them mabey 100hr, on a 2001, i got the bike in 11/04 but it wasnt even ridden, well after jumping and such that POGO effect is there. i will land on the ground, and the frount will bounce back up!

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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Default 400ex little more ruff than usual on front suspension!

I'm not too impressed with my shocks either.. 400ex's haven't ever been to great with their suspension. A lot of people are buying new/slightly used factory shocks off of 450r's. These are a lot better and you can pick up a whole set on ebay for around $400. I plan to do this soon. If I could afford Elka's all the way around, I would.. but it's not hard to beat stock 400ex shocks.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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Default 400ex little more ruff than usual on front suspension!

Thinking about getting some 450r front shocks. Anyone else do this yet?
 
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