New Guy Ohlins Shock Q

[sammyj18]

Hey Guys,

I have on 03 EC 200 with an Ohlins shock and Im a dirt bike beginner. I have ridden about 4 times without really messing with the suspension. Today I looked up in the manual the baseline settings for the compression and rebound dampening and reset them. I guess my question is if the shock still feels to spongy or springy next time i ride i should Crank up both settings? By turning them clockwise?

Also I live in IL where the state parks are off limits to bikes. So I have to ride at one of the local riding parks. Most of them have some ok trails but focus on motorcross tracks as well. I am wondering will this bike have any problems taking MX style jumps?

I have never messed around with suspension before so any advice is appreciated. I am about 170lbs if that helps.

Thanks,
Sam

 

[slocalspode]

"google" Race sag for more information than you can
digest before lunch.
Kind of like:
http://www.4strokes.com/tech/racesag.asp
and
http://www.dirtrider.com/tech/141_0411_set_up_your_dirtbike/index.html
and
http://www.mb1suspension.com/id8.html
and
http://www.tootechracing.com/suspension_tips.htm
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There are some very complete instructions in the
GasGasRiders archives here also, that cover GasGas
specific suspension requirements.
Try them, You'll be glad you did. Enjoy.
Jeff So.Cal.