IM 5foot 11 inches tall and have been riding a wr250 2011 model for two years now. I like this bike and have been thinking about shortening the shock and forks one inch and a revalve. Im 160lbs and b class rider in tight eastern conditions. Do you guys think this is worth doing, I have already lower the forks about 20mm in the tripple clamps. I want a revalve because the forks are harst in rocks and roots.
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250-500cc wr250 suspension cut 1 inch
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Kyle Tarry
Husqvarna
Pro Class
The revalve will definitely help with harshness in rocks. The stock suspension on these is ok but it can be a lot better.
I've thought about shortening mine too. I am the same height and I can handle it ok, but sometimes another inch of reach would be really nice. Seems like the bike has quite a bit of ground clearance...
I've thought about shortening mine too. I am the same height and I can handle it ok, but sometimes another inch of reach would be really nice. Seems like the bike has quite a bit of ground clearance...
rabskyline
Husqvarna
AA Class
Me too,I am 5-6 and ride a stock height te250r, wtf is someone so tall wanting a low bike for in the trees ?
Ruts, roots, rocks , boulders .
Stay on pegs,stst loose on the bike, go with it , touch down when needed and/or hold it on !
PowerKord
Husqvarna
AA Class
I'm 5'8". I've never had a bike lowered, but I have had some rough going in gnarly woods riding situations...
Xcuvator
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Sounds very familiar.
If you watch the really top level riders they do use their feet a lot in the really tough stuff.
uranys
Husqvarna
AA Class
Lowering the bike not only makes it easier to find the ground, it also makes the bike feel lighter due to the lower center of gravity.
If you can do suspension work it's not too hard to try. I'd be happy to measure up and takes pics of the spacers that came out of mine if it would help.
If you can do suspension work it's not too hard to try. I'd be happy to measure up and takes pics of the spacers that came out of mine if it would help.
Where I ride their is alot of single track up and down 1st and second gear riding off camber on hillside, and on the faster stuff its very rocky and lots of roots, this is where I get the harshness at, I also use the tubeless system with lower tire pressure and this helps a little.
Kyle Tarry
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Where do you live/ride? IMO the stock stuff is valved too stiff for eastern singletrack, at least for slower (trail/C/B) riders. A revalve will take care of the harshness.
endurokids
Husqvarna
AA Class
I had my 08 CR 125/167 lowered 1" and it was the best thing I could do to it.
It's a much easier bike to ride now and I don't feel that the suspension has been compromised at all.
I'm 5'-7' with a 30" inseam.
It's a much easier bike to ride now and I don't feel that the suspension has been compromised at all.
I'm 5'-7' with a 30" inseam.
Doug Piper
Husqvarna
A Class
Lower the forks through the clamps and get a lowering link made, makes it less expensive should you change your mind.
rabskyline
Husqvarna
AA Class
Pegs lower, frame rails lower, geometry affected.
Ruts rocks, logs, handling.
I've ridden and owned a lowered bike , it becomes very apparent at decent pace, not so much pottering about though .
I need all the travel and clearance I can get where I ride.
Kyle Tarry
Husqvarna
Pro Class
FYI all, lowering links can seriously mess with the rear linkage ratio and progression, and can have unintended (negative) side-effects. Better to have the shock properly shortened (and revalved) with an internal spacer by a professional!
ks9mm
Husqvarna
AA Class
Agreed.
But it's a cheap temporary solution and effects you are talking about can only be felt by advanced level riders.
I had link on my TE 510 and did not feel any Negative effect...but than again, by skill level on dirt is at grade 1 level
Xcuvator
Husqvarna
Pro Class
endurokids
Husqvarna
AA Class
The trade off is worth is worth it to me, as we race tighter courses up here and due to land issues at our venues, we rarely get to ride "6th gear tapped" for any length of time.
It takes more time to remount than to adjust speed to suspension. Just my opinion.
My son's would agree with you on more is better, but they are tall and scary fast.