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08-06-2010, 06:21 PM
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Suspension setup for sand.
This question is mostly for you guys still running the stock shocks and arms. What do you guys run for settings in sand? I like my settings, but feel my setup could do better.
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08-07-2010, 01:13 AM
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3 to 5 PSI tire pressure and about half way (your weight under 200lbs) 3/4 way (your weight over 200lbs) on the spring pre-load tension to stiffen it depending on your weight...
your preference...! But i would want my tire to dig with my weight dropping down on a stiff suspension causing it to be placed on the tires and not having it absorbed by a (Softer) shock load setting and i would want the stiffer front to dig as well not to give out and cause the front to slide...You'll have to play with your low and high speed damping and I will suggest a softer rebound around 15-17....1 all the way clockwise...20 all the way counter clockwise...
Your Low and high damping should be set based on your "Jumps" (Flying lessons) your Take-off and landings....
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08-07-2010, 01:21 AM
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I didn't know if there was any magic setup for this bike that just works great.
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IMS Roll Design - Intimidator Front Bumper, Heel Guards, Foot Pegs, Pro Series II Nerf Bars, 3.7 Gallon Dry Break Fuel Tank, Pro Armor Race Grab Bar, Moose (UPP) Poly Case Saver, FuelATV Intake, ESR Pro Series Thumper Exhaust, Pro Circuit Cams, Kawasaki Adjustable Racing ECU, Power Commander III, Engine Ice, 15/38 Gears, Quad Tech Hump Seat, Walsh Seat Pin Recepticles, N-Style Team Green Monster Graphics, ARS-FX +2 Stem and Clamp, ODI Rogue Lock-On grips, 6000k HIDs, GBC Sand Shark Paddle Tires, Horn, Pro Circuit Oil Cooler, Blue PWR Radiator hoses, Boyesen Super Cooler, Moto-Xperts ported Head (in progress).
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08-07-2010, 01:39 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by dhall79
I didn't know if there was any magic setup for this bike that just works great.
There's a lot you can do with the stock suspension...check out the adjustments in the service manual chapter 13 suspension...
KFX450 Service Manual - Kawasaki KFX450 Forum :: KFX450HQ.com
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08-07-2010, 01:46 AM
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Currently running 4psi rear, 5 psi front. Factory preload rear. Minimun preload front. about 3/4 soft compression all the way around. 3/4 soft rebound.
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IMS Roll Design - Intimidator Front Bumper, Heel Guards, Foot Pegs, Pro Series II Nerf Bars, 3.7 Gallon Dry Break Fuel Tank, Pro Armor Race Grab Bar, Moose (UPP) Poly Case Saver, FuelATV Intake, ESR Pro Series Thumper Exhaust, Pro Circuit Cams, Kawasaki Adjustable Racing ECU, Power Commander III, Engine Ice, 15/38 Gears, Quad Tech Hump Seat, Walsh Seat Pin Recepticles, N-Style Team Green Monster Graphics, ARS-FX +2 Stem and Clamp, ODI Rogue Lock-On grips, 6000k HIDs, GBC Sand Shark Paddle Tires, Horn, Pro Circuit Oil Cooler, Blue PWR Radiator hoses, Boyesen Super Cooler, Moto-Xperts ported Head (in progress).
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08-07-2010, 04:54 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by dhall79
Currently running 4psi rear, 5 psi front. Factory preload rear. Minimun preload front. about 3/4 soft compression all the way around. 3/4 soft rebound.
Your set-up sounds great!!! If you get alot of air and find your take-off and landing unstable and need more control harden your compression a little...Until your take-off and landing flow with no hesitation preparing for your next obstacles...
If your rear fells a little wobbly feels like a tire going flat on a car add air until your side walls are more firm...1-2 psi ought to do it...
Last edited by Dust Devil; 08-07-2010 at 05:03 AM.
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08-07-2010, 11:36 AM
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i ran my haulers with i think 4 psi, my fronts i ran hard but i was running knobbies in the front, ran my stabilizer almost fully hard, left my suspension the same i do at the track cause the landings are a big softer and i jump alot
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