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Post Your ***STOCK*** Stark Varg Suspension Clicker Settings in this thread!
I got my Stark over a month ago. The dealer or the factory had a few clickers slightly off, and I so wasted a few practices figuring stuff out. Eventually, I set the clickers to stock, but I still hated the Stark. I missed the confidence and predictability that I had on my Alta. I was at a point when I was regretting not bringing the Alta to the track too. Riding the Stark was not fun.
I recently expressed hope that since the stock Stark suspension has plenty of clicker adjusters (4 in the rear!) with more time and trial and error the suspension can be made rideable. I was right!!
Last week, @DonCox and I went to Glen Helen. There, @Bob Casper and his son Casey, who is a pro and a magazine test rider, watched me ride the Vet track, then checked and set my suspension ride heights and clickers.
OMG! My stock Stark with its originally wooden suspension that had no feel/give/traction turned into a tame, soft, easy-to-ride, vet-friendly, and fun toy.
Feedback:
A HUGE improvement over stock.
Great front and rear traction. I can run tighter off-camber lines around the track.
Predictable understeer in corners. Easy to follow berms. Easy to turn tighter with brakes.
Leaning the bike into the turn immediately sends the rear tire into a slow slide and makes the bike turn.
Softening the front compression by 1 click makes the bike turn easier. Stiffening by 1 click adds high-speed stability.
The front still sits a bit high. The handlebar still feels too far back and has a wrong bend.
The bike feels very soft and too nice. I might need stiffer springs, LOL!
Here are the factory suspension settings for your reference:
electricdirtriders.com
I got my Stark over a month ago. The dealer or the factory had a few clickers slightly off, and I so wasted a few practices figuring stuff out. Eventually, I set the clickers to stock, but I still hated the Stark. I missed the confidence and predictability that I had on my Alta. I was at a point when I was regretting not bringing the Alta to the track too. Riding the Stark was not fun.
I recently expressed hope that since the stock Stark suspension has plenty of clicker adjusters (4 in the rear!) with more time and trial and error the suspension can be made rideable. I was right!!
Last week, @DonCox and I went to Glen Helen. There, @Bob Casper and his son Casey, who is a pro and a magazine test rider, watched me ride the Vet track, then checked and set my suspension ride heights and clickers.
OMG! My stock Stark with its originally wooden suspension that had no feel/give/traction turned into a tame, soft, easy-to-ride, vet-friendly, and fun toy.
| Rider | Weight | Skill Level | Primary Riding |
| Philip | 195 w/o gear, 225 with gear | Intermediate | Motocross |
| FRONT Suspension | Factory Default for 90/95 kg | Philip's Settings (by Casey Casper) | Delta from Factory |
| Top Clickers - Comp Low | 10 | 17/18 | +7.5 |
| Bottom Clickers - Reb Low | 12 | 14/14 | +2 |
| Fork legs above the triple clamp | 2.5mm | 5mm | +2.5mm |
| Front tire | Pirelli | Bridgestone X31 @12psi | |
| REAR Suspension | |||
| Silver - Comp Low | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Blue - Comp High | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Red - Reb Low | 10 | 10 | |
| Bottom - Reb High | 15 | 15 | |
| Rear Sag | 105 | 105 | |
| Rear tire | Pirelli | Bridgestone X30 @11psi |
Feedback:
A HUGE improvement over stock.
Great front and rear traction. I can run tighter off-camber lines around the track.
Predictable understeer in corners. Easy to follow berms. Easy to turn tighter with brakes.
Leaning the bike into the turn immediately sends the rear tire into a slow slide and makes the bike turn.
Softening the front compression by 1 click makes the bike turn easier. Stiffening by 1 click adds high-speed stability.
The front still sits a bit high. The handlebar still feels too far back and has a wrong bend.
The bike feels very soft and too nice. I might need stiffer springs, LOL!
Here are the factory suspension settings for your reference:
Stark Varg Factory Suspension Default Settings
I got this from Stark support.
electricdirtriders.com
