suspension setup guide

[haveugot1 0]

http://missbusa.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/suspension-tuning-part-1/

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

I set my sag up on my bandit and my king like this , makes hell of a difference , makes the bike work for your weight

[haveugot1 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

I set my sag up on my bandit and my king like this , makes hell of a difference , makes the bike work for your weight

as mine has not been set up for me dave I think this explains it pretty well.  

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[madcarper 0]

I use this site " go star racing suspension set up guide"
I am trying to fine tune my suspension at the minute but its a black art in itself, will mess about a bit more but I intend to visit a specialist this year.

[haveugot1 0]

@madcarper wrote:

I use this site " go star racing suspension set up guide"
I am trying to fine tune my suspension at the minute but its a black art in itself, will mess about a bit more but I intend to visit a specialist this year.

very true ian its all trial and error. So to speak to someone who knows there stuff would be a great help.  

[Macie_UK 0]

Not a bad guide but I'd really disagree with the "adjusting the preload equally" bit - as this doesn't account for differing spring rates.

Setting the sag *will* make a difference to your bike from stock settings, and if you are tinkering please please please go for a fifteen minute ride on your bike first to warm up the forks and shock - it makes a big difference to judging the settings - and if you set the rebound cold, your bike will be like a pogo stick when on a ride!

[haveugot1 0]

@Macie_UK wrote:

Not a bad guide but I'd really disagree with the "adjusting the preload equally" bit - as this doesn't account for differing spring rates.

Setting the sag *will* make a difference to your bike from stock settings, and if you are tinkering please please please go for a fifteen minute ride on your bike first to warm up the forks and shock - it makes a big difference to judging the settings - and if you set the rebound cold, your bike will be like a pogo stick when on a ride!

the rear is stock and feels spot on its more the front I need toget right. Ive adjusted to stock and now im just ttinkering after each ride out.  

[madcarper 0]

@Macie_UK wrote:

Not a bad guide but I'd really disagree with the "adjusting the preload equally" bit - as this doesn't account for differing spring rates.

Setting the sag *will* make a difference to your bike from stock settings, and if you are tinkering please please please go for a fifteen minute ride on your bike first to warm up the forks and shock - it makes a big difference to judging the settings - and if you set the rebound cold, your bike will be like a pogo stick when on a ride!

your ok m8, I usually take some tools and spend a day out on different roads trying slight adjustments as I go, problem with front forks is they are off a zx12r and the springs are to hard as I have the preload backed right off and still don't have the required amount of sag so going to see a pro and get it sorted proper.

[Macie_UK 0]

@madcarper wrote:

your ok m8, I usually take some tools and spend a day out on different roads trying slight adjustments as I go, problem with front forks is they are off a zx12r and the springs are to hard as I have the preload backed right off and still don't have the required amount of sag so going to see a pro and get it sorted proper.

You could always eat more pies    But you're right, you need the springs sorting first.

[Macie_UK 0]

@haveugot1 wrote:

the rear is stock and feels spot on its more the front I need to get right. Ive adjusted to stock and now im just tinkering after each ride out.  

Is the way to do it