TIM696 Posted December 18, 2004 I have an 03 yz450f with stock suspension and weigh about 175 pounds and always feels stiff even after lowering the fork oil a little bit. Trying to soften it up a little bit without paying for after market suspension any helpful advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yz400fl1 Posted December 18, 2004 Man, that is a light 450, 175lbs!! J/K 😢 My 400 was pretty stiff and I didn't want to spend a grip of money to get the suspension done so the dealer said to drain the stock oil and get thiner stuff, lighter weight oil. Worked for me 😢. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davidyz450 Posted December 18, 2004 Did you set your sag or mess with the compression adjustments at all? I have an '03 and it seems a little soft to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIM696 Posted December 18, 2004 sorry bike doesn't weigh 175 I weigh 175. what kind of oil did you use and how many cc's from the top? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIM696 Posted December 18, 2004 yes I set my sag at 100mm but still seems stiff in the front Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirthumpalot Posted December 18, 2004 Don't be afraid to play with the clickers, they will make a huge difference. Start with the stock settings and venture from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
426mankiller Posted December 18, 2004 Go to this website for info on setting up your suspension: http://motoman393.thumpertalk.com/tech/suspension.html even if you soften it up (ie take out compression front & rear), the YZ is a race bike that is internally valved for landing on long jumps so if it is still too stiff for what you are doing with it you may need a revalve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
