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2005 450cc Four-Stroke Motocross Shootout - Running With The Big Dogs
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KTM 450 SX TEST SETTINGS
StockSetting Kramer Chisum Neuer Lewis Keefer
6'1"/205 lb 6'2"/168 lb 5'11"/160 lb 5'10"/180 lb 5'11"/170 lb
Nov. Vet Int. Int. Vet Pro Pro
Race sag (mm) 110 STD STD STD STD STD
Shock low-speed compression 16 13 14 STD 15 13
Shock high-speed compression 2.5 2.0 STD 2.0 2.25-2.5 2.25
Shock rebound-adjuster position 26 STD STD STD STD STD
Shock spring rate (kg/mm) 8.0 8.8 STD STD STD STD
Fork oil level (mm) 100 STD STD STD STD STD
Fork compression-adjuster position 14 10-12 STD 16 16 12
Fork rebound-adjuster position 18 STD STD STD STD STD
Fork spring rate (kg/mm) 0.46 STD STD STD STD STD
Main jet 185 STD STD STD STD STD
Needle-clip position OBDTP-4th STD STD STD STD STD
Pilot jet 40 42 42 42 42 42
Air/fuel screw 1.0 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6
Gearing 14/50 STD STD STD STD STD

Comments: All settings are counted out after the adjuster is turned fully clockwise. Needle-clip positions (i.e., 2nd, 3rd) are counted down from the top. Race sag should be 110mm, but bike (static) sag should stay near 33mm; if you can't get close to both numbers, go with a softer or stiffer spring.
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