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[mrshells]

My son has just bought himself a 2004 TXT125 pro
the bike is absolutley mint
having only been used for 4 hours
I know its sounds unbelievable but i know the previous owner who just never used it

anyway Im after some advice setting the rear shock up so he can get the best bounce from it
how do i go about it ? also do I need to do anything to the forks ?

[Exobyte]

http://www.gasgas.co...nsion-tips.html

[JSE]

Exobyte, on 03 February 2011 - 02:05 AM, said:

http://www.gasgas.co...nsion-tips.html

Awwww, that guy doesn't know squat! (actually, it's one of my old articles )

You might try backing off the damping on the shock a little to start. I'm guessing
your son has the Sachs shock and they usually have a nut-like damper screw on the
lower front of the shock body (7mm head I think). Sometimes a little more spring preload
will give more bounce but be aware there is a point of diminishing return, as far as
traction in concerned, so don't overdo it.

Be very careful when adjusting the damper nut on the shock (or any suspension adjuster)
as they are usually very fine thread and strip/snap easily.

What class level does your son ride and how much does he weigh (stone/lbs)?

Jon