2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Suspension Evaluation

http://www.SportbikeWrench.com 2008 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Suspension Evaluation w/ Dave Moss of Catalyst Reaction Suspension. If you bought this motorcycle, would the stock springs be right for you?

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• suzuki
• dr-z400sm
• Suspension
• forks
• Shock
• Ohlins

[peaviner]

I have a 2009 400sm. I only ride it on the street for commuting and for fun. Nothing serious. I weigh 170lbs. Are the stock suspension settings correct for my weight, or should I have the setup evaluated and adjusted? Thanks for the video!

[SportbikeWrench]

@peaviner if you tighten up low and high speed compression and move the forks in the triple clamps by 10mm so there's more weight on the front wheel, yes.

Dave Moss

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[alybelle14]

Hi dave, got an 08 drz400sm. im weigh 60kg would like to know what is the best race sag setup for it. n when i adjust the sag the comp n rebound damping should full hard or soft? n how to get the correct rebound n compression settings? i dnt feel good riding the bike feels like the front is softer than the back.

[SportbikeWrench]

@alybelle14 sag set up will depend on track design. Normally, 90-150mm in the rear and the same in the front. Remember to extend the suspension front and rear before measuring! You can set compression in the middle of the range and set rebound when the oil is smoking hot in the forks and shock.

Dave Moss

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[HS2707]

turn back 6 clicks towards soft)

[SportbikeWrench]

@HS2707 no problem. If you turn the screw to the right till it stops and then count back the number of clicks that will help you get it right. Under the forks you will turn it counter clockwise until it stops and then count back the other way. The adjuster is upside down so the adjustment is backwards as you are looking down on the fork. If you were laid down under the fork the adjustment would be clockwise then counter clockwise.

Dave Moss

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[Thesmokealotapotamus]

how tall is seat height?

[caljo08]

wow her but when shes sat down ;)

[HS2707]

Hi Dave, thanks for the advice but im from asia so its kinda difficult to understand what is 1/2 and 1 click out. Sorry just gotten my dr-z a month ago. I checked on both stock front and rear suspension. Turning from soft to hard, is 25 clicks. So what is the best set up for road circuit? Taking note that asia is pretty much hot which could go up to 35 degrees or more. I have seen alot of videos here in youtube but I just cant find the answer. Currently i adjusted 6 clicks (turn max to hard and

[SportbikeWrench]

@HS2707 if the bike has stock suspension you set high speed compression at 1/2 a turn out and low speed compression at 1 turn out for the shock. For the forks, compression should be 1-2 turns out depending on the type of track you are riding only. Rebound settings must be done hot and is based on mileage skill, ambient and track temps that day.

Dave Moss

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