About the suspension settings...

[hydrabusa]

hello guys...
Before the season begins, I try to learn some about the suspension settings.
well, I read some of the suspension settings from the manual CD...has 3 settings(soft, standard, and stiff...) there and my question is? how do they know what kind weighs end user have? to give those settings?
And I heard, when you go to trackday and theres a guy who does adjusting the suspension and it comes out like a nite and day difference? is it true?

 

[Shibumi]

(hydrabusa @ Apr. 11 2007,15:24) hello guys...
Before the season begins, I try to learn some about the suspension settings.
well, I read some of the suspension settings from the manual CD...has 3 settings(soft, standard, and stiff...) there and my question is? how do they know what kind weighs end user have? to give those settings?
And I heard, when you go to trackday and theres a guy who does adjusting the suspension and it comes out like a nite and day difference? is it true?

Search "Jinkster's suspension"- he wrote a book about it not long ago about setting it for your weight, start to finish. Surprised you haven't seen it before!

 

[hydrabusa]

I got it...

 

[BlueHaya]

I just adjusted mine the other day. I have not had a chance to ride it yet.

I went 2 revolutions harder on the Preload(did not pay attention the the lines) If revolutions are a line then I would be at the 3rd line......2 clicks out on the Rebound....and 7 clicks out on the Compression. I have done nothing to the rear.

I am 240lbs. Do not know much at all about the effects of what I did. Should get a chance to ride either Friday or Sunday.

If anyone sees this and thinks I fugged up....please let me know.

 

[BusaWhipped]

(BlueHaya @ Apr. 11 2007,17:10) I just adjusted mine the other day.  I have not had a chance to ride it yet.

I went 2 revolutions harder on the Preload(did not pay attention the the lines) If revolutions are a line then I would be at the 3rd line......2 clicks out on the Rebound....and 7 clicks out on the Compression.  I have done nothing to the rear.

I am 240lbs.  Do not know much at all about the effects of what I did.  Should get a chance to ride either Friday or Sunday.

If anyone sees this and thinks I fugged up....please let me know.

Revolutions do not = lines. I think you are being a bit conservative. At 250 lbs, I added 5 rounds of preload up front. Out back, I added 2 rounds of preload. I don't remember the compression/rebound changes.

 

[SpeedGeek]

I weigh 210.  

Front:
The front preload is cranked all the way down to flush!  And.. like Jinkster's thread shows, it still isn't enough!
Compression (Bottom of fork) Out 1/2 turn
Dampening (Top) Out 3 clicks

Rear: Two turns tighter on preload
Compression: Out 3 clicks
Dampening: Out 4 clicks

*** When I say Out x clicks... it is from ALL the way in. Out x clicks from totally in.***

Initially you can get the suspension dialed in better by going through a general setup (like Jinkster wrote up).  To get the MOSt out of your suspension will require some money, professional setup, and parts (ESPECIALLY front springs!)

 

[Revolution]

now, when we say added "2 rounds" is that from "0"?

 

[SpeedGeek]

(Revolution @ Apr. 11 2007,17:16) now, when we say added "2 rounds" is that from "0"?

I believe he tightened it two rounds from the stock setting...

??

 

[BusaWhipped]

(Revolution @ Apr. 11 2007,19:16) now, when we say added "2 rounds" is that from "0"?

When I say "5 rounds", that is from the factory setting.

 

[Revolution]

p.s. here's what jinks gave me when i asked for just the clicks as per what he did [240lbs rider]:

Rear Shock:

Top Screw (Compression Damping) 7 Clicks Out

Bottom Screw (Rebound Damping) 10 Clicks Out

Front Forks:

Top Screw (Rebound) 3 Clicks Out

Bottom Screw (Compression) 4 Clicks Out

i did this set up and i can now "feel" the road instead of riding on a cloud.

 

[Revolution]

my buddy did mine and he went to "0" then clicked out.

 

[BusaWhipped]

(SpeedGeek @ Apr. 11 2007,19:15) I weigh 210.  

Front:
The front preload is cranked all the way down to flush!  And.. like Jinkster's thread shows, it still isn't enough!
Compression (Bottom of fork) Out 1/2 turn
Dampening (Top) Out 3 clicks

Rear: Two turns tighter on preload
Compression: Out 3 clicks
Dampening: Out 4 clicks

*** When I say Out x clicks... it is from ALL the way in.  Out x clicks from totally in.***

Initially you can get the suspension dialed in better by going through a general setup (like Jinkster wrote up).  To get the MOSt out of your suspension will require some money, professional setup, and parts (ESPECIALLY front springs!)

I originally went all the way down with the pre-load on the front, but found it made the ride too harsh and backed off a bit. The handling is better backed off a little even though it is too soft.

 

[BlueHaya]

(BusaWhipped @ Apr. 11 2007,19:18)

(Revolution @ Apr. 11 2007,19:16) now, when we say added "2 rounds" is that from "0"?

When I say "5 rounds", that is from the factory setting.

Mine is from factory setting of "5th Line" I went in the H (Harder) direction two (2) full revolutions of my 17mm socket.

 

[BlueHaya]

I may crank it down a little more based on what you say Dennis. I just did want to go too hard and ride on a rock.

 

[bacharles]

 

[WWJD]

Jink's post if you have time and sportrider.com if you're lazy.

I paid $40 to a pro at the track and tweaked it nicely.... for the track. None too forgiving for the streets. I carry around a sheet of paper with my favorite settings: soft - factory - sportrider - track