simicrintz 177 Posted January 15, 2012 So, after a three year hiatus from the desert I finally head out to Ocotillo yesterday for a day trip. Nothing tough, bunch of family type stuff. I just put new shoes (D606's) front and rear, and after a couple quick spins around camp I'm ready to go. Riding down Commune on our way to Salton Sea and I decide to jump off the road and play in the whoops for a bit. Doesn't take long to figure out the suspension is not even close to what I need, so I'm getting ready to come back to the road. I hit one last set of whoops and I know it ain't gonna go good. The bike sustained a broken clutch lever and some minor scratches, and I ended up with a pretty good gash on my arm (I'd post a pic but I don't know how without making it an attachment), a jammed right thumb/wrist and a couple cracked ribs. 35 years of riding without much incident (broken shoulder-clavicle-in Glamis years back, but nothing much else to speak of), so not real happy or feeling real good currently! The suspension is way too soft (I was bottoming out in the whoops, and I'm only 182 pounds), and I have never adjusted suspension before, as this is my first dual sport bike (always on XR's prior, but always R's and set up fine as they were). Can I do this myself or is it best to take it somewhere, and where would you suggest? I'm in Escondido, so a local shop would be nice, but I can obviously travel. I saw this post and would like to support those on the page (although I'm not looking for a freebie, just to get this set up so I don't have to be a dirt dart again!). Thanks all! 2.8 miles into the ride and I'm down. That needs to change, and I want to get back out there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted January 15, 2012 Give George a call, he will definitetly take the time to sit down with you and configure a setting that you will like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted January 15, 2012 I think I will do that. Gonna take an easy day today and then give the bike a good check for damage that I may have missed. I'll give George a call and see when he's available. Thanks for the input on George, Goofy. Always nice to get a referral and recommendation from someone else who's used someone they're happy with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anteak 0 Posted January 15, 2012 Let me know what you find out. I've set my sag, but never dug into the forks. Also installed a lowering link and adjusted height of forks to match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelRain 0 Posted January 16, 2012 That is all you need to know right there. I bought a 650r and was utterly gutted by the suspension, then George did the work I asked for, the first day out I was slow (and overly cautious). But since I have gotten everything dialed on the rest of the way, the bike is the beast is was meant to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks everyone. This is the kind of info I was looking for, and I really had no idea where to turn. Looks like I will be meeting Suspenders in my near future. I'm looking forward to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suspenders 43 Posted January 16, 2012 I look forward to helping and I hope your feeling better soon. Been there done that. George Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted January 16, 2012 Wrap the ribs, don't be a tough guy(they will heel faster), no laughing-coughing or anything else with ing at the end. Grinning and looking are OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted January 16, 2012 You guys are great (especially for helping a noob on the page!). I've been on pages that aren't real helpful to noob's before, and I have to say that is not the case here. No laughing, UC?! That's the majority of my day, so not sure how that's gonna work out for me! I'm a pretty happy guys by nature, so that's gonna be tough. I've already learned that coughing ain't real fun, and I haven't tried sneezing yet, but I'm a little concerned.... Looking forward to getting this handled with you George. Give me a little time to feel a little less beat up and I will make a time to come and see you. Thanks again everyone! Much appreciated!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driss 0 Posted January 16, 2012 My DRZ has been with a George for a week and will be done by the end of this week. First impression this guy is very professional and I will fill in later when I pick the bike on the work he's done. I heard about him from few trusted and can tell you that he's got a vey good reputation and that is why I gived him both bike to work on my son WR250 needed fork seals and dust seals replaced as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driss 0 Posted January 16, 2012 1326738909[/url]' post='119492']You guys are great (especially for helping a noob on the page!). I've been on pages that aren't real helpful to noob's before, and I have to say that is not the case here. No laughing, UC?! That's the majority of my day, so not sure how that's gonna work out for me! I'm a pretty happy guys by nature, so that's gonna be tough. I've already learned that coughing ain't real fun, and I haven't tried sneezing yet, but I'm a little concerned.... Looking forward to getting this handled with you George. Give me a little time to feel a little less beat up and I will make a time to come and see you. Thanks again everyone! Much appreciated!! I live in the south part of Escondido off of Via Rancho Parkway and if you need a ride back after you drop off your bike at George let me so we can arrange it as I will be driving down there to pick p my bikes up and can give you a lift back to your home. That's the least I can do for a fellow SDAR member , I hope you ribs are allowing you to laugh by now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks for the added recommendation of George, Driss, and the travel offer! Both are much appreciated! I am over on the northeast side, kind of by Dixon Lake/Daley Ranch. I can split fuel with you if we can make that work. Thanks again for the offer. Hopefully the timing will coincide with getting down there for both of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driss 0 Posted January 16, 2012 1326746053[/url]' post='119506']Thanks for the added recommendation of George, Driss, and the travel offer! Both are much appreciated! I am over on the northeast side, kind of by Dixon Lake/Daley Ranch. I can split fuel with you if we can make that work. Thanks again for the offer. Hopefully the timing will coincide with getting down there for both of us. I was offering to help you just because, not for anything else in exchange. I will do this for you without taking any gas money from you just speak to George and find out if you will be vailable at the time I am going to pick up my bikes by the way my trailer is there already as I left it with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks again Driss. Very generous of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
