2001 RM125 !

[antonio211]

Hi need help stiffening the rear shock I want to raise the bike as it sits too low for me, Im 85kg what setting should I do like how many clicks thanks 

[SAMCRF35]

Clickers won't raise the bike

if it has a lowering link you would need to change it 

[antonio211]

Im not sure if I send a photo could u tell ?

[SAMCRF35]

Just now, antonio211 said:

Im not sure if I send a photo could u tell ?

Yes 

[antonio211]

7 minutes ago, SAMCRF35 said:

Yes 

I don't have a photo of it on me I can send some in 3 hours? Anything else like to higher it 

[SAMCRF35]

How tall are you

[antonio211]

1 minute ago, SAMCRF35 said:

How tall are you

170cm so around 5.6ft

[SAMCRF35]

2 minutes ago, antonio211 said:

170cm so around 5.6ft

Are you flat on your feet 

does the shock bottom out 

of so it probably has a lowering link  

[antonio211]

On flat feet do u think stiffening shock will help??

[SAMCRF35]

Nah it won't stiffening it will only make it harder stiffening won't raise it.

it most likley has a lowering link if your 5.6ft and flat on your feet.

[antonio211]

Nah it won't stiffening it will only make it harder stiffening won't raise it.
it most likley has a lowering link if your 5.6ft and flat on your feet.

[mlatour]

If the bike has it's original shock spring, with you weighing 85kg (187 lbs) it is too soft.

No matter how much you tighten up the preload to raise the rear, it will ride low and soft.

 

Bike manufacturers set up most 125's for a rider in the 140-150lbs range. (66kg), meaning you likely need a stiffer spring.

It's also a 16 year old bike, when has the shock's nitrogen bladder last been serviced / re-charged ?

Edited August 4, 2017 by mlatour

[SAMCRF35]

6 hours ago, antonio211 said:

Thats stock linkage so ya probably stiffer sprinng

[mog]

Have you tried to set the sag ?

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