Suspension Setting Database

[TCMB371]

I'm surprised this hasn't already been started; suspension being one of the few things we can configure on this bike.

Let's get a "database" started of everyone's suspension settings. It should ultimately help current and future owners get dialed in.

Use this as a template:

Pilot Details
Height:
Weight:
Age:
Skill level/Class:
Riding type (MX, SX, Trails, Desert, etc):

Bike information
Year:
Model:

Forks
Fork Type (4CS, AER48, or specify other):
Fork Position in triple clamps (0mm is flush, or indicate +#mm):
Spring Rate (kg/mm for coil spring, psi/bar for air):
Valve Stack (Stock or modified):
Compression Clicks (from full in):
Rebound Clicks (from full in):

Shock
Shock Type (Stock or specify other):
Spring Rate (Stock or specify other):
Race Sag (in mm):
Valve Stack (Stock or modified):
Compression Clicks (from full in):
Rebound Clicks (from full in):
Linkage (Stock or specify other):

Feedback
Describe how the bike handles with this configuration:

 

[Philip]

I have never seen clicker settings threads in suspension forums. Only Motocross Action publishes the clicker settings that they liked, and that information is usually of a limited value. But here it goes:

Pilot Details
Weight: 200 naked
Skill level/Class: B
Riding type: MX
SSN: 123-45-6789

Bike information
Year: MXR
Model: 2018

Forks
Stock

Shock
Compression Clicks (from full in): 0
Rebound Clicks (from full in): 0
All else is stock

Feedback
Handles okay on hardpack, does not handle in whoops or sand rollers. Getting it revalved, will post when I have something to post.

 

[Philip]

My old bike:

Bike information
Year: MX
Model: 2017

Forks
Compression Clicks (from full in): 0
Rebound Clicks (from full in): maybe a few

Shock
Compression Clicks (from full in): 0
Rebound Clicks (from full in): 0

Feedback
Handles okay on asphalt, does not handle off-road above 15 mph. Got it re-sprung and revalved.

 

[metallic88]

Pilot Details
Height: 6'
Weight:180lbs
Skill level/Class: not sure but i use all the power of my mx
Riding type (MX, SX, Trails, Desert, etc): mostly single track with mx sometimes

Bike information
Year:2017
Model: mx

Forks
Fork Type (4CS, AER48, or specify other): 4cs
Fork Position in triple clamps (0mm is flush, or indicate +#mm): flush with the top line
Spring Rate (kg/mm for coil spring, psi/bar for air): 5.4n/mm
Valve Stack (Stock or modified): stock
Compression Clicks (from full in): 2 clicks from max i forgot from all the way in.
Rebound Clicks (from full in): 12

Shock
Shock Type (Stock or specify other): stock
Spring Rate (Stock or specify other): stock
Race Sag (in mm): 115mm
Valve Stack (Stock or modified): stock
Compression Clicks (from full in): 13
Rebound Clicks (from full in):12
Linkage (Stock or specify other):stock

Feedback
Describe how the bike handles with this configuration:
handles great. took awhile for me to trust this bike since the stock suspesion was horrible(it threw me off a few times). it glides across woops now, turns on a dime. still feels a little soft on big jumps but for the most part im happy with it.

 

[TCMB371]

Here's where i'm at right now on the stock suspension.

Pilot Details
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 185lbs
Age: 31
Skill level/Class: 30+ Intermediate / 450 Novice
Riding type (MX, SX, Trails, Desert, etc): MX

Bike information
Year: 2018
Model: Redshift MXR

Forks
Fork Type (4CS, AER48, or specify other): AER48
Fork Position in triple clamps (0mm is flush, or indicate +#mm): +2.5mm
Spring Rate (kg/mm for coil spring, psi/bar for air): 10.4 Bar
Valve Stack (Stock or modified): Stock
Compression Clicks (from full in): 12
Rebound Clicks (from full in): 10

Shock
Shock Type (Stock or specify other): Stock
Spring Rate (Stock or specify other): Stock
Race Sag (in mm): 98mm
Valve Stack (Stock or modified): Stock
Compression Clicks (from full in): 15 LS / 2 HS
Rebound Clicks (from full in): 8
Linkage (Stock or specify other): Stock

Feedback
Describe how the bike handles with this configuration:

Great front end grip. Bike jumps neutral. Good braking bump absorption. Seems to handle large hits well. Rear is a little springy on rebound but it seems to help with traction, in the rear on acceleration and on the front under braking.

 

[TCMB371]

Updated settings as I've been training rough tracks in prep for the Vet World Championships at Glen Helen next weekend. Rough tracks really put into perspective how under damped the stock suspension is for MX.

Pilot Details
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190lbs
Age: 31
Skill level/Class: 30+ Intermediate
Riding type (MX, SX, Trails, Desert, etc): MX

Bike information
Year: 2018
Model: Redshift MXR

Forks
Fork Type (4CS, AER48, or specify other): AER48
Fork Position in triple clamps (0mm is flush, or indicate +#mm): +2.5mm
Spring Rate (kg/mm for coil spring, psi/bar for air): 10.6 Bar / 154psi
Valve Stack (Stock or modified): Stock
Compression Clicks (from full in): 8
Rebound Clicks (from full in): 12

Shock
Shock Type (Stock or specify other): Stock
Spring Rate (Stock or specify other): Stock
Race Sag (in mm): 98mm
Valve Stack (Stock or modified): Stock
Compression Clicks (from full in): 6 LS / 1 HS
Rebound Clicks (from full in): 8
Linkage (Stock or specify other): Stock

Feedback
Describe how the bike handles with this configuration:

Much better fast bump absorption and gives you the confidence to plow through the rough stuff. Shock bottoms on big jump faces when sitting. I suspect more LS comp damping would help. Front end traction is still good in rutted conditions.

 

[Larry Wolfe]

Anyone have the setting to start with for my EX?
I am a 190lb rider and it is super soft. I need to stiffen up the rear and not sure if I need a spring or what, any ideas?
Pilot Details
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 190lbs
Age: 56
Skill level/Class: C
Riding type (MX, SX, Trails, Desert, etc): trails with a hell of a lot of woops...

Bike information
Year: 2018
Model: EX

Forks
Fork Type (4CS, AER48, or specify other): 4CS stock
Fork Position in triple clamps (0mm is flush, or indicate +#mm): 2 mm up
Spring Rate (kg/mm for coil spring, psi/bar for air):
Valve Stack (Stock or modified):
Compression Clicks (from full in):
Rebound Clicks (from full in):

Shock
Shock Type (Stock or specify other):
Spring Rate (Stock or specify other):
Race Sag (in mm):
Valve Stack (Stock or modified):
Compression Clicks (from full in):
Rebound Clicks (from full in):
Linkage (Stock or specify other):

Feedback
Describe how the bike handles with this configuration: need to stiffen up the rear and not sure if I need a spring or what, any ideas?

 

[metallic88]

Pilot Details
Height: 6'
Weight:180lbs
Skill level/Class: not sure but i use most of the power of my mxr
Riding type (MX, SX, Trails, Desert, etc): mostly single track with mx sometimes

Bike information
Year:2018
Model: mxr

Forks
Fork Type (4CS, AER48, or specify other): aer48
Fork Position in triple clamps (0mm is flush, or indicate +#mm): aligned with the top line
Spring Rate (kg/mm for coil spring, psi/bar for air): 165psi
Valve Stack (Stock or modified): stock
Compression Clicks (from full in): 11
Rebound Clicks (from full in): 9

Shock
Shock Type (Stock or specify other): stock
Spring Rate (Stock or specify other): stock
Race Sag (in mm): 120mm and maxed on the stock shock adjustment.
Valve Stack (Stock or modified): stock
High SpeedCompression Clicks (from full in): 1 3/4
Compression Clicks (from full in): 11
Rebound Clicks (from full in):7
Linkage (Stock or specify other):stock

Feedback
Describe how the bike handles with this configuration:
handles like a dream compaired to my mx, it takes big hits like nothing, and flys across woops, a little harsh if going real slow(but thats how i like my suspension setup cause im rarely going that slow).