[jakew129]

Ok so im tryin to get the biggest bang for my buck on my 95 EX500...i am 6'0" and i weigh 215 on a good day...i have realized trying to get any HP outta this thing isnt worth the time and/or money...with that said what do u guys recommend as the very first suspension or other upgrade?

Ive done alot of the cosmetic jobs and ive got a set of Pirelli Sport Demons wrapped around the rims.

So with that said, and keep in mind i am a college student workin for dirt pay at not a lot of hours, so be easy on my bank account...

Ive been told do forks, dogbones, slipons, brakes, rear suspension...

so please talk amongst urselves and clue me in on what i should do first

 

[maverick9611]

sarachu's right off the bat. of course you've installed your fuel filter,right?

 

[tundrafiend01]

@ 215 lbs, I'd suggest suspension work first. Switch over to a set of Racetech springs for the front and up your fork oil viscosity. Also, set the sag on your rear shock.

 

[knightslugger]

+1 on the sarachu pipes! if you can't make more power, relocate it!

first thing i'd do on the suspension is the front fork springs. stock, this bike can't even handle a rider that's 30 lbs! @ 215 lbs, grab a set of .90 kg/mm springs from Racetech. you can send your forks in or DIY. for ~100 for both forks, you can't get any better an improvement for the money. You want a bang for your buck? these give you an 8in howitzer.

 

[jakew129]

Sag on the rear shock?

what is that?...How do i do it?...should i do that now or wait till i get dough to do the front springs?

Fuel filter is done...
Sarachu's are expensive, and require jetting...correct?...

Do i just send them my two fork tubes and nuthing else? and how do i go about doing that...walk into FedEX Kinkos and say...ship em?

Thanks for all the advice

 

[knightslugger]

The Sarachus do not require a rejet.

call Racetech to set up the shipment details.

Setting sag: Setting your Sag