How To Set Sag on a Dirt Bike 

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A friend or two? Looks like I’m out😂

When making adjustments it is a good idea to have the rear wheel off the ground, doing this takes some of the spring pressure off the preload adjusters which makes them easier to turn

a million dam suspension vids and finally one that is straight forward and simple, thanks

I loved this. I am a suspension tech for a living....I couldn't find a single thing wrong with this video. So, what I'd like to know is...Why the 91 thumbs down??...Hmmm.

Quick tip! Usually after the lock nut is off you can grab the spring and spin it. For me it's easier than the punch. Great video!!

Absolutely great video dude! very in depth, gets straight to the point and makes it as simple as It can be. Keep it up guys! I watch this Channel quite a lot and I’m refreshing my mind a lot on these vids as I haven’t ridden dirt bikes in years! ❤️

Good video... YOU DID GREAT GAVIN! I loved how excited Gavin looked. 😁

The rocky mountain vids are so good!! Thanks guys!

Love these videos. Keep em coming

Great vid on Sag! Can you make a vid on how to choose the right shock spring for your weight? And a vid for fork spring spring for your weight? You guys are awesome! My riding has greatly improved from your vids! Bike set up is HUGE important regardless of riding level! Thank you!

On KTM's just loosen that bolt and use a preload tool like the ohlins one that old KTM's used to come with. I have a few laying around from old bikes that finally came in handy! Thanks for all these videos and info, you guys rock!

Thanks for this. The descriptions and videography were really clear.

Great video. Very well presented. Thank you.

I know this is old but thanks Chase and Charles for the tip and tech information. Along with you two and my manuals, I can’t go wrong. 🤞🏻👍👊🙌🏼

Another great info video, thank you very much again. Great info.

In addition to marking the lower lock nut for rotation, if you know the pitch of the thread you can accurately determine how much it has traveled when rotated. Example: If the pitch is 2.0 mm, every degree of rotation will move the spring .0055mm. Its the same principle that a micrometer uses to accurately measure thickness

Super helpful thank you 😊👌🏻👍 Such a good presenter 👌🏻

Very clear instructions - thanks.

Awesome vid keep up the good work

Good vid, very helpful! Thanks!

Good video. Very well explained 👍

Boss. Perfectly explained. Thanks.

awesome - brilliantly presented

So well done. Thank you.

Good video on a hard to understand topic!

Great Job guys!

Awesome video thanks!

Love the video, wish you had a shop closer to where I live. Took my newly acquired "mint" 85 XR350R to my local shop to setup up suspension for me. They told me to drop off and pick up at certain times. Told me I didn't need to be there or even ask me my weight. No thanks..

Nice. Helpful video. Thanks!

Super easy to understand! Thanks

Nice information dude

Great video! Thank you!

I bought the motion pro sag 2 tool. The measuring tape can be really inconsistent. The video helped a bunch.

Thanks dude 👍👍 very easy video to follow thank you 🤘🤘

i did try it so my sag was 55.5 before and 62 without load after adjusting it did few turns out and then it went to 62.5 without load and 56.3 ?? why is that ?

Hey guys. Another great video. Just curious have you thought about making a channel dedicated to "how to" vids.

Good job chance

Great vid thank you.

What does a 2020 KLX300R call for ? Great video. 🇺🇲🤙🏼

Very helpful

Setting the sag with a new bike after brake in are i very importent. I didnt know that and my static sag (on the stand) was way wrong , i needed to tighten the spring 2 full turns in and it was a different bike to sitt on after that , way higher in the rear , and the shock suddenly started to absorbe the bumps.. Big big differens.

Am I the only one that wants an autograph from chase

Okay ,now i understand the sag setup lol

Thanks very much 😮

I have a 06 crf250 and I have got a screw driver and a hammer and beat the crap out of the lock nut on the rear shock and it will not budge it’s in the middle of the threads so it should have room to move a little ennything I could do??

Throw the measuring stick in the garbage. Every time you adjust your spring pre-load make a lap or two. Keep doing this until you find the setting that feels best to you. Assuming that 100mm is the magic setting for everyone & every bike is BS. If you just set your bike at 100mm and don't experiment, you may be missing out on something much better. Kind of like marrying the first girl that comes along.

One thing-you mentioned something like "the amount of sag this model calls for". In the vintage scene, Its hard to find any sort of specification. What is a good general rule of thumb for a mono shock, linkage suspension? Long and short travel twin shocks?

Question: on dirty bikes the static and rider sag need to be checked/adjusted only on the rear shock? On sports bikes need also on the fork.

Hell yeah 😎👌.. perfect..

When you were adjusting the race sag, did you loosen then tighten the bolt until you got it the correct sag? Thanks for the vid!

Why do I always listen people on USA and Canada saying HUSQ-KA-VAR-NA? It’s just HUSQ-VAR-NA! Plain and simple. Just 3 syllables people not 4. Very good video and well explain

Good video..

Nice clear vid .cheers .wanted to know more about the settings on my shock .

Is it normal for my spring to move a bunch now while on the stand??

Great help thanks

Chase, new rider here. How often should you check sag also, from your experience keeping all gear and body weight constant how often does it change? I was thinking about doing the Motool but idk if I can justify it for one time use. As for now I'm the only one out of my group of friends who rides so I will be doing it solo but I can bug a friend if it is one and done.

Good video but whatabout the front. Is it covered in another video......

I just overhauled the rear shock on my xr650l with a stiffer spring. Is the bike sapposed to have any sag unloaded?? After getting off and only when put on the kickstand I slowly see it rise to fully extended, the forks do not Ahhh I see 9:20 static sag

I do this alone..I have a Honda crf460l.....Made a measuring tool with a wooden ruler and an aluminum one..Slotted the wooden ruler and drilled two holes in the aluminum ruler..you can figure out where easily yourself ,each bike is different..use two carriage bolts (1/4) washers and wings nuts..lube it well......Used the longer rack bolt (which is where honda manual says is the point to measure from) for the top and a bolt with tape wrapped around it to fit inside the hollow axle(manual says at the lock nut at the adjuster ,not enough different to matter 1/8?) notch/slot the top and bottom of your new ruler to sit on the bolts..hook it on the bolts and lightly tighten-so they slip easily but not drop.....sit it in on a stand to measure the longest dimension..then take the bike and lean the bar end against a wall or in my case snap-on tool boxes sit on the bike ,the ruler will compress in length..bounce on it a bit and let it settle....reach back and tighten the wing nuts. Get off the bike and put on side stand..now you have the longest and shortest.. dimensions and can adjust accordingly....cost...less than $5 and 1 hour labor..A note...You will get different dimensions each time you measure...sometimes as much as 1/2” ..being as consistent as you can will help ,but it wont make the numbers Exactly the same each time...if Im within 1/8” I think Im good..

Would you need to adjust your forks to match after adjusting your rear shock?

Rocky Mountain atv video also !!!!!!!

I want a friend like Gavin too! :D

When tyou set rider sag does it change free sag?

Im 5’3 145lbs,, on a 2019 yz125, barely cant touch the ground with my foot/toes so i adjust the spring higher,, do i need to do more adjustments damper etc..?

What is the stock rider sag for a Drz400e? The owners manual doesn't give a number and just says to take it to a shop instead 🙄

I installed lowering links on my DR-Z 400 and I was wondering how to set up the rear shock with these links installed? The sag has been taken out completely and I don't know where to set the spring preload for my light weight of only 130lbs. Anyone have thoughts?

Hey guys! Great video, was wondering if you had any tips or thoughts on setting sag on a Motocross bike ('16 KX450) that is going to be converted to supermoto. Same basic procedure or should I take some different things into consideration? No jumping, just street/canyon carving for riding style.

I noticed your blue ruler isn't perfectly vertical, does it not have to be? Seems it would make a difference. Also is there a specific spot on the fender to measure at? I think KTM actually has a designated spot (mark) on the fender, but what of those that do not?

I’m looking in to buying a new spring and front forks. How do I find out my spring rate?

Does it matter what your rebound and compression settings are set at when adjusting sag? Sag first or reb/comp settings first?

You set the sag on the rear spring but what about the front?..Do you do anything to the front shocks or is that what your front clickers are for

If my bike is big for me, I can only get a Little bit of one foot on the ground and I am light, is I set it to the recommendation would it lower the bike and make it easy for me to touch the ground?

Hey buddy what kind of tape measure are you using? Cuz mine measure inches.

I'm 5'10" and 165 to 170lbs. I ride a 1999 yz250, I'm not sure exactly where I should put my bike but feels it sits to high when I'm not on it and get a cramp in my hip every time I get my leg over. Would it be a good idea to lower the height

What if your rebound and compression clickers are altered from stock settings? Does that effect setting the sag? Do I need to go and get the clickers to stock first then do this or are they independent of each other? Or do you set clickers first then sag? I can't find a definitive answer anywhere...

Guys, thanks for the video, it's very useful! But I wanted to deduce the determination for the word sag. is it possible to call a sag a range? Sag as a manufacturer's recommended suspension compression range? A static sag is from 30mm to 45... but its a range, it is a recommended range and for a rider sag also is a recommended range. So is the sag a range first of all?

Hi! Thanks for great video! A question ; l'm 135lb and use kx250f, my sag is 65. I can't make sag higher because the spring level is on almost max. If l lose the screw of the spring more, the spring starts to moving and wiggling. What should l do to make sag higher? Thanks.

As far as steering characteristics you should raise or lower the forks in the triple clamps. Set rear sag for your rear suspension preference. BTW too much sag can make the linkage progression ramp up quicker and result in a harsher ride so start with factory recommendations for static sag and consider changing spring rates if your rider sag is out of spec. and then make minor tweaks to get it were it feels right for you.

What about front suspension?

do you set the sag immediately after picking the bike up at the dealer? Or do you wait and break the suspension in first and then set sag?

“Your gonna need a friend or two” clicks off video

Question when you loosen the sag does that make the bike shorter?

Any advice if your bike manual does not show a recommended SAG setting? Thanks..

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I’m 15 and 5,4 I got scoliosis I shouldn’t be riding but I was thinking about getting a 250 but I wanna be able to lower it as much as it can then just grow through it the seat high on these are 37in and I got kinda short legs so I was wondering how much you could sag this thanks!

My RMZ 250 has 90mm static sag. How would of this effected the handling on jump's ? Cheers Joe

Thank you for the video, greatly appreciated! So from factory my 22 crf250r “static sag” is 45mm and “rider sag” is 105mm. Im a little frustrated cause I can barely tip toe the bike and I’m 5’9” tall. Not sure what to do in this situation any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!

Hello, will softening a dirt bike suspension makes it easier for a shorter guy? Im 5'6 and when i sat on a kx450i can only reach with one leg. Thanks

Hey so would that lower the seat hight on a brand new bike

Can the seat height be adjusted so that it is lower to the ground on a 1979 YAMAHA YZ250? Please help!

When I get off my bike ('01 cr250) I can put it on the triangle stand and then lift the rear end about an inch. I recently rebuilt the rear shock hoping that would fix it and it's still there. Is this normal? Thanks.

Good afternoon Rocky Mountain, Can this also be done on a 2018 CB500X?

What about the sag of the front fork ? How much should this be ?

I bought a used dirtbike yz250f and the rear sits very low and I don’t like it how do I fix that

A friend or two good thing I have my dad 😂

Is it 100mm sag on all dirt bikes ? Or does it depend on the suspension max travel ?

Why is sag set differently on MTBs? They use shock travel instead

I’ve just bought a kx 125 2005 model the suspension is set for 175lb rider.iam 215lb can the suspension sag be set to my weight or do I need a bigger bike?and help would be great

Was this done on a 450 or 250?