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2005 450cc Four-Stroke Motocross Shootout - Running With The Big Dogs
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YAMAHA YZ450F TEST SETTINGS
Stock Setting Kramer6'1"/205 lb Chisum6'2"/168 lb Neuer5'11"/160 lb Lewis5'10"/180 lb Keefer5'11"/170 lb
Nov. Vet Int. Int. Vet Pro Pro
Race sag (mm) 100 105 104 104 105 102
Shock low-speed compression 13 STD STD STD 10 STD
Shock high-speed compression 1.5 STD STD STD STD STD
Shock rebound-adjuster position 12 13 STD STD STD STD
Shock spring rate (kg/mm) 5.3 STD STD STD STD STD
Fork oil level (cc) 260 STD STD STD STD STD
Fork compression-adjuster position 8 6 6 6 6-8 6
Fork rebound-adjuster position 13 11 10 12 STD 10
Fork spring rate (kg/mm) 0.46 STD STD STD STD STD
Main jet 165 STD STD STD STD STD
Needle-clip position NFLR-4th STD STD STD STD STD
Pilot jet 45 STD STD STD STD STD
Air/fuel screw 1.75 STD STD STD STD STD
Gearing 14/51 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.
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