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Yes but how often per ride do you find you adjust them?
Or is it such a pain in the ass that you just leave it alone?


I set them up how I like them and then leave them alone. I don't get why anyone would want to change them 50 times a day. Each to their own though.
 

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The purpose of HIGH/LOW speed compression adjustments is getting the shock to react to different events the way you want it to.

I can make it plush in the small bumps and corners, but not bottom out on the big hits. The Skidoo race manual explains in detail how to set up my shocks.

But the race shocks dont come on mountain sleds, so not as much adjustment to figure out. You have 22 stages between soft and hard. Easy to figure out..
 

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Kyb is a multi billion dollar company. One of the, if not the biggest shock manufacturer in the world.

They are also huge in Moto X. They know what they are doing in the shock game...


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Yeah I had a few sets of the qs3's now and I really like them.

I set it firm for riding the trail.
And then softer according to up top conditions.

And the ability to change the rear shock from soft to lock is a game changer.
Two different skids in a couple clicks.

I can't see me changing 20clicks on 4 different shocks.
Or anyone waiting for me to do that lol.

You set your shocks and leave it alone. I have not touched mine, figure out how much transfer you want and your done.
Id rather have 22clicks of fine tuning and leave it set, instead of playing with three settings all the time.
 

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You set your shocks and leave it alone. I have not touched mine, figure out how much transfer you want and your done.
Id rather have 22clicks of fine tuning and leave it set, instead of playing with three settings all the time.
To each there own I guess.
When there is 2-3ft moguls on the trial it's nice to be able to turn up the stiffness and not have to count clicks.


Also nice to have a playful sled with click 1 on the rear shock, and a climber on click 3.
 

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To each there own I guess.
When there is 2-3ft moguls on the trial it's nice to be able to turn up the stiffness and not have to count clicks.


Also nice to have a playful sled with click 1 on the rear shock, and a climber on click 3.

From trail to hill, I dont touch my shocks they are setup properly.
 

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My kyb 40 does not have that plastic nob.

You got one from enzo. Thats not how they come from the factory on the freeride.

Yours has the Low and High speed adjustment.....
 

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You got one from enzo. Thats not how they come from the factory on the freeride.

Yours has the Low and High speed adjustment.....

Yep, Doesn’t the higher end kyb’s come like that???? Like on the 600rs???
 

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Yep, Doesn’t the higher end kyb’s come like that???? Like on the 600rs???

Yes the race sleds have it. 22 clicks is already too much for the average guy to figure out. Throw 50 different setting at a guy and Skegpro will be adjusting all day haha
 

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Yes the race sleds have it. 22 clicks is already too much for the average guy to figure out. Throw 50 different setting at a guy and Skegpro will be adjusting all day haha

, Im trying to recall, I know your shocks are redone, did you have the H and L speed added to yours. I remember you posting photos of the valve assembly.

The KYB is a great shock, factory settings are not for everyone but a good revalve makes the world of difference on the ride and the weight transfer.
 

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, Im trying to recall, I know your shocks are redone, did you have the H and L speed added to yours. I remember you posting photos of the valve assembly.

The KYB is a great shock, factory settings are not for everyone but a good revalve makes the world of difference on the ride and the weight transfer.

yes I did. 125$ a shock for that valve. just for the parts.
 

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Just so we don't confuse anyone worse here. When you get your shocks "revalved" That isnt the valve they are changing. This is an extra.
 
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