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TRACKSIDE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AT MINI O's !!! Factory Connection is ready for the Mini O's... stop by and see our experienced / professional staff at our trackside support vehicles. We will be there to help any rider with FREE bike set up and technical support. Factory Connection will have services available if you need Fork and Shock spring changes, Oil changes, Rebuild Services and RE-valve services!!! FC wants to help you have a successful Mini O's... CYA there!
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announce it has expanded its operations to the central part of the United States. Factory Connection has opened a company owned and operated suspension facility in Muskogee Oklahoma. The new facility employs FC staff and mirrors every aspect of the Factory Connection model that operates in Barrington NH (FC East) and Corona CA (FC West).
Factory Connection is now within 1-3 days shipping to virtually any place in the United States. The Oklahoma facility will be primarily serving the following states as they are only 1-2 days shipping. Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Tennessee.
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Everyone says.. "All I need is a Factory Bike and Factory Suspension!" Maybe some of that is true, but here are examples of what HARD WORK, DEDICATION, POSITIVE ATTITUDE and THE BEST SUSPENSION. PERIOD can earn you.
John Dowd- 44 years old 3rd Overall MX 338 AMA PRO NATIONAL. John has a 2009 KXF450 with OEM suspension modified by Factory Connection... the exact same mods you can get from Factory Connection.
Robby Marshall 5th overall - 2009 RMZ450 with Factory Connection suspension
Kyle Regal 6th overall - VMS Racing Team 2009 YZF450 with Factory Connection suspension
Yes -- 3 top 10 riders on 3 different brands
Congrats to other top FC Riders:
Jessica Patterson 1st overall WMA Womens class MX338 Hon of Houston / Factory Connection
Justin Barcia 1st overall Lites class Geico Powersports / Honda / Factory Connection
Brett Metcalfe 3rd overall Lites class Geico Powersports / Honda / Factory Connection
Blake Wharton 7th overall Lites class Geico Powersports / Honda / Factory Connection
Who needs a Factory bike, when all you really need is Factory Connection.. just ask Dowdy!!!
Call us your your winning suspension 800-221-7560
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Factory Connection is pleased to announce the launch of their new and innovative web site . The web site is designed to offer a number of different features to Factory Connection customers as well as the off-road motorcycling community.
Factory Connection’s consists of videos that offer Rider Interviews, Product Releases, Instructional Product Installation Instructions, Tech Tips, Testing Videos and more. You can also get to know FC Staff as well with FC EXPOSED.
Go to www.factoryconnection.com or www.factoryconnectioncanada.com and click on logo on the home page.
Stay tuned and check back every 1-2 weeks as new videos will be released every 7-10 business days.
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BASIC SUSPENSION SET-UP
Basic suspension set-up is very important in the overall performance of your suspension. Below are some helpful
steps you should follow to insure the components are installed properly and basic set up is correct.
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When installing your forks torque the triple clamp pinch bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications (generally 15-16 foot lbs.) After you have installed the front wheel and slide the axle through, push down on the handlebars a few times to insure the axle lugs are seated squarely on the axle before tightening the axle pinch bolts. Improper installation can cause binding in the forks and harshness/stiffness in fork action.
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Factory Connection has installed an “O-Ring” on one of your Fork Sliders. This is a Free tool provided to help you gage the amount of fork travel you are using on your forks. First, Slide the “O-Ring” about half way up the slider, then after your ride, check the “O-Ring” position. This is an indication of how much fork travel you are using and will help you fine tune your forks softer or stiffer based on the “O-Ring” position!
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When installing the rear shock, lift up on the rear wheel when tightening the shock bolt. Tightening extended can throw off your sag measurements. After installing the shock be sure to set your rider sag and check your free sag. The diagram to the right and instructions are to help you complete the procedure correctly.
The diagram to the right shows the sideloads placed on the shock body and shock shaft (red star). As a shock is used the piston o-ring(s), piston band, seal head o-ring and shaft guide bushing will begin to wear. As these parts wear out, shock damping deteriorates and excessive wear can create bigger problems such as damage to the shock body and/or shock shaft. This excessive wear is more often than not caused by lack maintenance.
RIDERSAG
MeasurementA : Place bike on a stand, wheels un-weighted;
measure from the left inside fender bolt to a point on the rear axle.
Measurement B : With the bike off the stand, place the rider w/gear on
the bike in a normal riding position with feet barely touching the ground. Have someone measure between the same two points as before.
• Measurement A - Measurement B
Remember these are only “General” recommendations. Different riding styles, tracks and manufactuer brands may vary these set-ups. However, listed below is a good starting point to choose from:
65cc ............. 70-75mm
85cc ............. 85-90mm
125-650cc ..... 100-120mm
If Factory Connection has re-valved . . . check the starting point section of this pamphlet for the recommended rider sag measurement.
Too much rider sag indicates you must increase pre-load to the spring by turning the Spring/Pre-load Adjuster clockwise.
(decreases rider sag measurement).
Too little rider sag indicates you must decrease pre-load to the spring by turning the Spring/Pre-load Adjuster counter clockwise.
(increases rider sag measurement).
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 FREESAG
Measurement C : With the bike off the stand and the rider off the bike; push down on the back end and let the bike come up by itself. Measure between the same two points as before.
Measurement A - Measurement C (Generally 25 - 35mm)
If you set your rider sag and your free sag does not fall within the recommended range; a spring change may be needed.
HINT: Less than 25mm generally indicates a stiffer spring is needed and more than 35mm indicates a softer spring is needed.
NOTE: 1" = 25.4 mm
If you have any questions feel free to call our technical support line - and we'll be glad to help!
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