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Thread: 250r front forks too soft

  1. 03-19-2014, 02:50 PM #1
    3wheelenfool
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    250r front forks too soft

    I was wondering if anyone knows of any tricks to make the front forks on a 1986 250r stiffer. i recently started racing with calvmx and the old school forks cannot withstand my abuse. Racing on a motocross track with jumps has me taxing the suspension to the max as i am blowing through the cycle and bottoming out quite often. So far I have tried 15 weight fork oil and a 3/4 inch spacer to put more tension on the fork springs. This has helped signifigantly although I'm still looking for more improvement. Any imput would be much appreciated.
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  2. 03-20-2014, 12:52 PM #2
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    Buy a new set of progressive fork springs off of ebay. And also try a little heavier oil. Also try putting 5 to 10 psi of air in the forks, should help a lot. If all fails talk to BDT racing they can help you out.
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  3. 03-21-2014, 01:08 PM #3
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    Ok great, I did not realize you could still get springs for the front forks. I'll definitly try heavier oil and adding a few psi to the forks. Thank you for the advice, it is much appreciated.

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