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Old 08-04-2008, 11:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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So I put dirt tires on my bike...

Finally decided to get some mud on my bike.. So I slaped my dirts on and went for the track... I come to the track all exited.. went for a lap.. and the track just beat the **** out of me!! I mean i couldent even pull the clutch in at the end of the lap! Ofter that i gave my big bike a spin and boy.. that was just a relaxation compared to my mini... then i understood that my suspension is just HORRIBLE!!!
So i need a lil input from the know how dudes.. I weight 170 and have the SGR forks and DNM rear.. how to adjust to the "SOFTEST" ??
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

i have no idea with knock off stuff, but if you decided on going with some after market stuff, i could help. if your on a budget maybe some BBR e6's and a +2 swingarm of anytime with a fox float.
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

Any idea how to adjust those knockoffs??
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:21 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

are there any valves ontop of the fork tubes? of so twist em from side to side see what that does, same with your rear shock. I'm not sure if knock off suspension is adjustable?
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:30 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

Also has to do with how your usual tracks are set up; tight berms, sweepers, sand, hills, ruts, etc??? You've probably seen this vid 100000000000times but any way:

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Old 08-04-2008, 11:35 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

After looking at youre bike, I'm guessing that you might have a little knob on the rear shock that says soft-hard if it dont sy that, I'm pretty sure left is soft, right is hard. If ya dont have a knob at all, you can adjust your rings counter clockwise to make it a LITTLE softer. Note going too far counter clockwise will lower the rear end and will eliminate the springs purpose.
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:38 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

Throw in some name brand oil in them forks. I heard it works wonders.
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

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throw in some name brand oil in them forks. I heard it works wonders.
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Old 08-05-2008, 01:27 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Throw in some name brand oil in them forks. I heard it works wonders.
Yeah.. I thought of that.. but i have NO idea how to do it and how much oil to put in it... so if anyone knows.. fill me in
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:53 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

I think the outlaw site has a fork servicing pdf file that works pretty good for SSR forks which I think may be similar to the staggs.

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Old 08-05-2008, 11:34 AM   #11 (permalink)
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I think the outlaw site has a fork servicing pdf file that works pretty good for SSR forks which I think may be similar to the staggs.

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Thanx man! Some useful info!
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Old 08-05-2008, 02:41 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

One quick question.. Will a Fox Float air shock work with my setup? or is it only for the A style swingers... -Let me know if you know
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

almost positive it is for the A style swingers.
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Old 08-05-2008, 03:28 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

Ya thats what i thought then i saw pix on there website with a pitster looking bike with one... its the same length anyway.. any one know for SURE?
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Old 08-05-2008, 04:05 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Re: So I put dirt tires on my bike...

it only works with the a-style swingers. too much leverage, its will blow up.
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