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Lentuk
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 10:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have ordered a new Penske shock for my X!.
I am 220 lbs and would like to know what would be a good fork upgrade to match the quality of the shock.
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Akbuell
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Were it me, I would contact Race Tech and let them know what I was looking for. They can re-do your forks to your specs.
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Jayvee
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 02:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
New springs might be enough. Race Tech has a spring rate calculator on their site. You can still add valving changes later.
Might also consider low-stiction seals, and the extra-slick bushings. Still fairly cheap upgrades, and every little bit helps.
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Lentuk
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 07:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Anyone have the instructions for adjusting the compression and rebound so I can get the forks back to stock?
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Dannybuell
Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 11:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
springs and valving are like parallel development tracks, they are both based on your weight and riding style. I would suggest gpsuspension.com for your fork upgrade. gpsuspension valving compares well with to Ohlins. I had the Race Tech Gold Valve before I found out about gpsuspension.com

you won't be disappointed.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Instructions should be in your owners manual - not as precise as XB books, but still gives you a good idea of how to baseline your settings.
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Lentuk
Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 09:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Bought the bike used with no owners manual.
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