Fork Height Done Right!

Fork height is something which many riders often play with and we here at Dirt Bike TV show you how to best make sure your fork height is set right.

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[simplejackenduro]

I have honestly learned more "real world" dirt bike stuff from this channel compared to other ones. I was the fireman parked next to you today at GH but never got to thank you for all the work you put into this channel! Thanks again and I hope to see you out there again!

[yamahaxs]

Once again, a great video. Love the content, as it gives me so many things to check and maintenance to keep my bike in top shape.

[markemery]

For those who are watching this video for the purpose of lowering the suspension, you need to know that the handlebars are raised (spaced up) before the fork tubes can be raised. Raising the tubes effectively lowers the front of the bike.
When he mentions calipers, he is refering to digital or dial indicator calipers.
I would also suggest that we DO NOT go beyond what the factory suggests for a pinch bolt toque rating.

[darylsmioth]

Make sure you properly torque that pinch bolt for the steering stem. I've seen them break right at that bolt.

[SPCxRecon]

What is the caliper reading for the fork height that you were measuring?

[donaldrothenberger]

I’m trying to adjust my front shocks on a K5 xtr 250 highper Chinese dirt bike and the top of the forks have no clickers just a air pressure bleed screw. The bottom of both forks has an Allen screw which were both completely tight. I backed them both out 3 full turns ( does not click) and seemed to loosen things up. My question is, is one side compression and the other side rebound? I know first mistake was buying a Chinese dirt bike, but you gotta start somewhere

[geared]

Hi silly question but do I tighten up the bottom before the top once adjusted ?

[WillyD]

What was your measurement for them forks

[AdamsMachete]

does the front tire need to be removed during this process ??

[isaachein]

Can this be done with the front wheel still on?

[GNX]

Does anyone make a collar that you can place beneath the upper and or lower triple clamp, that you can butt up against the clamp from below and tighten, to help keep the fork leg from slipping?

[micahhook]

Way to use the easy forks to where you dont have to show us the measuring or if you start the measurement from the top or under it

[johninwv]

Is it not advisable to remove the front wheel and insert the axle to make sure there is no bind and the forks are even?

[Gino]

Any special reason for pulling the fork’s through the clamps to the second line? I just picked up a ‘23 YZ250 and the top of the forks are flat/level with the clamps, should I pull them through a little?

[outfitr]

Tried to raise forks on ktm 300xcw and even with all bolts super loose forks don't budge. Had to pry clamps apart with screwdrivers.

[maxdle]

I can’t find torque specs for theses bolts on my FJ-09. Can I assume your numbers will work on my bike ?

[scottgaskill]

I noticed the New ktms are up on the 2nd and 3rd line. Doesn't that make them twitchy?

[bradyn]

im 120lbs on a crf250r and my front end wabbles during high speeds and roughness. will putting my forks at first line or drain cap help?

[airadaimagery]

I just did my 300l and the torque specs are 21ft lb, and I thought that was lose!
I set them at 26ft lbs. I hope that’s not too tight!?

[Wide]

16nm is not over the recommended setting. I have two bikes with these exact same triple clamps and it is written 17nm on the top one and 12 on the bottom one. I found that the handling is affected by these sensible settings when I once rode the bike with the bolt not torked to spec. But even at spec, I find my 350 a bit twitchy at speed as soon as it gets a bit rougher.