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JOSH COPPINS 2005 500cc WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Your normal racing weight? 22mm offset and +2mm wider on the bottom fork 78Kg Rear suspension rider sag? Were you particular? Front and rear spring rates you typically ran when racing at your peak? Traditionally around 105-107mm except on I’m not 100% sure but, I believe it was stock. Do you have a preferred steering head angle and fork offset? Josh Coppins’ favourite bike: 2007 YZ450F 52 KIWI RIDER lugs for better feel and more solid front end. the 2011/12 YZ, when it was 102mm. Front to rear balance, your thoughts? I think my bikes were traditionally pretty balanced front to back. I liked the initial front fork to be quiet plush and soft to have a good contact feel, the rear was almost the same only a little bit firmer. How do you like your suspension to feel?