Hey guys,, just clocked 10 hours on my new EX and I’m loving the bike overall, especially the torque in singletrack. My only major complaint so far is the front suspension feels really harsh and deflective in the small, high-frequency chop.. think stutter bumps and small, sharp rocks. The back end feels mostly plush and compliant, but the KYB forks feel like they hit a wall in the initial part of the stroke, causing me to lose confidence when I try to push the pace. I’m running the stock Enduro recommended spring rate for my weight (about 185 lbs with gear) and I’ve already backed out the fork compression clickers significantly, but it only seems to help a little. I’m not hitting big jumps, just focused on fast trail riding. Before I spend money on a re-valve, has anyone found a magic clicker setting or an easy oil height adjustment that smooths out that initial harshness on the EX fork? Appreciate any tips!!
Stark Varg EX fork harshness tips?
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0ffgridrider
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To soften that initial bump feel and cut down on the harshness as the fork compresses, try reducing the fork oil height by 5-10mm. Also, see how tight your mid-valve float is set up. Some EX bikes have it too tight, and that can make things feel rough over small bumps
