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?