How to set “race sag” on your motocross bike
Posted in Gearhead on October 16th, 2006
I recently learned that I’ve been setting my race sag wrong all these years, which explains why I’m always having to stiffen up my rear shock. So I decided to snap some pics and blog it the way it’s supposed to be done. Maybe someone will learn something. In the article I’m using my 1999 Honda CR250 as the example but the steps and methods will be the same for almost all newer bikes. Once you know what you’re doing the race sag can be adjusted in well under 30 minutes but if you’re a first-timer give yourself an hour or so…..