When I first got my 400EX, the front shocks were set way too stiff so I put it at the lightest setting, and I did nothing with the rear shock. I am jumping a lot higher now and the front end is softer than the rear end, so the nose dives. To a certain degree, I can correct this by leaning back and revving the engine in the air, but I still land with my nose pointed slightly down. I would like to know a good rear shock setting for a an aggressive 155-pound rider. I like the plushness of the front end(softest setting) and I don't want to change them. I would like to keep the same proportions of the stock rebound/compression in the back, if that makes any difference. Let me know what would be a good setting for me. Thanks.

 

Hey Mike. How ya doing? I think i can help you out. I own a 300EX and i do a lot of moderate jumping and heavy cornering. If you do a lot of heaving cornering like i do you should stiffen up the front shocks. I got 5 settings on front and back like the 400EX and i have the front set on 3. It's stiff enough for cornering and still soft enough for casual riding over bumps.
For the rear i've set mine on 2, the second softest setting. I think it is important to have a plush rear end so that the back end doesn't pick up on you over tough bumps.
So my advice would actually be too have the front shocks a notch stiffer than the rear one since the rear shock has more travel anyway. Catch ya later.

 

Also, i am a 154 lb. rider.