Power wheelies way too easily.

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    Guess this is really a suspension question. I took the time to set up my DMR suspension ( I LOVE!!!) for my weight and it's absolutely a a dream but now as soon as the VTEC engages the front wheel starts coming up and I have to back off to keep it down. I have a PC5 with autotune and have it running spot on, but I'd really like to keep the front wheel on the ground. Maybe more compression on the shock? Suggestions welcome, thanks!
     
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    Drop the front end
     
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    What sprockets are installed (tooth count)?
     
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    Good luck with that.... increase rebound damping on the forks a tad.
     
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    I'm using 16/45 gearing. Seems to be the best combo so far & have probably 6 sets of front & rear sprockets now trying combinations. I tried today raising the rear ride height, a bit more compression on the shock and more rebound on the fork and it helped. Thing about such an adjustable suspension is it's too easy to get lost in the wrong direction. I'm constantly adjusting for panniers or not, passenger or not, comfort or taming squids. Guess that's part of the fun.
     
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    Wow-I didn't know easy wheelies were undesirable. How much HP is your VFR producing??

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