So I've been doin endos for a while now and I'm alright at em. I've got my compression damping about one click out from closed and preload and rebound set stock. I was riding with this dude the other night who told me endos are easier to control with preload almost all the way down as in very stiff. Anyone know if this helps? He says it prevents the forks from compressing all the way and keeps it smoother. I thought you wanted forks compressed for endos. Let me know what you think.

 

not sure, but at least with enduros endo are hard to control, because first it compresses a lot then when you ease the brake it comes up too much, it's really difficult with long soft suspension. Streetbike is easier, so I guess harder streetbike is even more easier?

But I think streetbike suspension is hard enough to start with.

JT

 

you want it a little stiff with the preload, don't need it all the way in though.

most important part is the rebound damping: stiffen it up, as well as stiffen the compression damping a bit so that you all but eliminated the pogo effect when are are doing chinese wheelies

 

ive found that my endos were rolling further and easier with the forks stiffer than stock.

 

Right on thanks for the input. I don't mean to sound like frickin groupie but it's pretty cool to get advice from Teach. Thanks man. Stay up.

 

Teach is correct. Not cause I am on his d*ck or I ride long endo's but I have substantial education in shock dynamics. With the rebound turned up, it will slow down the extention of the forks and smooth things out. You best bet is to make a chart and keep track of your results. Start with the bike the way you are and make a few runs, then change things around (mark changes) and make a run. Keep this up untill you get the desired results. MAKE A NOTE OF IT!! THis way if you stove the front end in someday, you have the settings for your new one.
Post your progress.

Oh, forgot preload. That just preloads the spring and raises the front end a little and adds a little force onto the rebound. So if you raise preload, make sure to comensate with rebound.