I own a 1999 Rm 250 and have only being riding for 2 years.  I am 38 years old and this is the only bike I have ever ridden.  I ride pretty much just single track and desert.  I recently did my 2nd desert race and am officially hooked.  I ride the over 35 novice class and will try to move up to amateur next year. I am interested in tackling the suspension and setting it up for the this type of riding.  I have read Dogger's thread and have an decent understanding of what to do and how to do it.  What I do not have is the experience to know what changes I need to make or necessarily how the bike needs to feel.  All I know is after a race I feel like I have been beat on a little bit.  The setup needs to be softer and more plush. I think. I have done some research and found these stock settings for a 99, can someone confirm if these are correct, if not could someone help me out with the correct stock settings, and possibly offer a baseline of new settings. I am planning to start disassembling the forks next week, and would like to have any necessary parts in hand to make the process a little smoother new shims, valves, etc.  He is the info. for the forks and myself.  Any advice for a newbie is greatly appreciated.

Rider info.

  5' 9"  180lbs
  race sag = 4"
  novice rider in the front of the pack
  riding area is Utah (all over)


1999 Rm 250 Showa 49u fork
Base Valve
21 x .10
20 x .10
18 x .10
16 x .10
15 x .10
14 x .10
13 x .20
2) 16 x .20

Rebound
2) 21 x .10
16 x .10
11 x .15 cross-over
21 x .10
20 x .10
19 x .10
18 x .10
17 x .10
16 x .10
15 x .10
14 x .10
13 x .10
12 x .10
11 x .10
10 x .20
MV
3) 22 x .10
17 x .10
13 x .15
11 x .14
1.90 x 7.90 spring collar

spring
10 x .20
2) 10 x .15

Edited by jeffburgner, 08 October 2012 - 06:55 PM.