CRM Forks is it me
CRM Forks is it me
Went out with a couple of lads last Sunday! one on a brand new KTM 250exe and the other on a KTM 690. vid of the ride http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TmJN25sb8M
make sure you click the cog looking icon and pick 720p or higher.
Now I have been riding the CRM for 3 years on the trails and I think I have got faster? lower gearing than standard but I used to attack every trail in second, on the last ride out (see the offs) I seemed to be in third most of the trails and to me the offs are from the front forks rebounding too much and bouncing the front off in a different direction after hitting some thing big! rock etc., do you agree?
its because of the extra gear so speed I am thinking this is happening, I did try and stay with the KTMs which is prob not a good idea on a 20 year old trail bike! maybe I just have to slow down? or is it arm strength not letting me muscle around the forks?
Started looking for a CRF250X but the valve stories are putting me off! apart from the balancer shaft and bearings, I have not had to touch the 20 year old CRM engine!!
make sure you click the cog looking icon and pick 720p or higher.
Now I have been riding the CRM for 3 years on the trails and I think I have got faster? lower gearing than standard but I used to attack every trail in second, on the last ride out (see the offs) I seemed to be in third most of the trails and to me the offs are from the front forks rebounding too much and bouncing the front off in a different direction after hitting some thing big! rock etc., do you agree?
its because of the extra gear so speed I am thinking this is happening, I did try and stay with the KTMs which is prob not a good idea on a 20 year old trail bike! maybe I just have to slow down? or is it arm strength not letting me muscle around the forks?
Started looking for a CRF250X but the valve stories are putting me off! apart from the balancer shaft and bearings, I have not had to touch the 20 year old CRM engine!!
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Re: CRM Forks is it me
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There are various things you can do to improve the forks. They never were very good - soft, saggy and under damped.
There are various things you can do to improve the forks. They never were very good - soft, saggy and under damped.
Re: CRM Forks is it me
Hi knackeredMk1, yes that's what I am thinking, I have had the rear shock rebuilt, and the front forks, bushes and seals, but a upgrade maybe the best way to go, rear end is fine so far but the forks are the limiting factor I think?