I've been riding on more tech trail stuff than stunt riding. My front shocks are on the 2nd setting, but going over rocks goes right to the hands on rough trails. What do I need to do to soften it up?

 

Bump.


Anyone got any advice?

 

Your pretty much gonna have adjust it alittle at a time to get the feel that you want. I can tell ya I ride with it 4 clicks , but I dont weight crap. I depends on your weight.

 

I weigh like 220-240 so would that mean i need a works shocks kit... even though im not racing..?

 

No, that means you need to try to adjust the shocks the best possible position for your weight. Then again, depending how old they are, they might need to be re-built or nitro recharged.

 

you could do wht i did to mine and slap some elkas on there, there isnt a whole lot to do w/stock suspension, however the rear is comparable to elkas according to the salesman

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: mjlar94

I've been riding on more tech trail stuff than stunt riding. My front shocks are on the 2nd setting, but going over rocks goes right to the hands on rough trails. What do I need to do to soften it up?</end quote></div>

What year is it?

Does it have the reservoir shocks or the single adjustments?

Where is the spring set?

 

Sorry i took a while to get back..

Front are set at the least pressure setting..

Its an 04' DVX

I just got some info from z400 central and i'm playing with the damping and rebound today.

Probably getting LTR fronts.. im fed up to the point where its not enjoyable to ride anymore.

 

Try putting the front on the softest setting. Also, the stiffer you make the rear the more weight is transfered to the front offering a softer front end.

 

It's an 04' with the "sh*t-shocks" I ordered a set of steelers from Works performance. The stock shocks aren't compareable to my friends 05' z with the rezzies. It sucks horribly. I'm probably doing the heart transplant in the rear as well, I have played with the rear a bit. Got damping at the softest setting and rebound at like click 5. Preload set about 3/4" down. The stock springs are way too stiff, and the valving is too tight.