SUSPENSION TIPS

Suspension Basics Spring Rates Swingarm Service Sag Adjustments Dampening Adjustments

The KLX handles OK right out of the box, but anybody over 135 pounds will find it too soft in the front and too stiff in the rear. To get the suspension correct for your weight and riding style, you'll have to measure and adjust both Sag and Dampening.   Sag is determined by preload and spring rate, which primarily affect how your suspension handles the big stuff, whereas dampening primarily affects how it handles the small stuff. But there is considerable overlap, and when they work together properly, you get both comfort and control over a wide range of riding conditions.   You’ll be better able to adjust your suspension correctly if you first understand how it was designed to operate and can identify symptoms of incorrect operation. So checkout the Basics before you adjust your sag. It's also recommended that you service your swingarm before adjusting the suspension. Once you've got sag correct, adjust your dampening...