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Suspension Tuning Tips

Note:  Unless noted otherwise, these tuning tips apply to both forks and rear shocks.

Symptoms: Not using full travel; feels harsh, poor traction while making turns

Symptoms: Bottoms out, soft throughout travel

Symptoms: Harsh over large bumps, but good over small ones

Symptoms: Excessive sag; feels soft initially but does not bottom out

Symptoms: Harsh over small bumps but uses full travel

Symptoms: Takes first bump in a series well; harsh over later bumps, poor traction in washboard corners

Symptoms: Front end springs back too quickly after bumps, poor traction in bumpy corners

Symptoms: Lockout not working


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