Setting up suspension, handling?

**hospitalfood** · 6th August 2007, 13:01

hi all, would like to set-up my bike for best possible handling/traction at speed. not worried about comfort.
bike has standard forks and dual rear springs.
forks have preload, rear has preload and adjustable dampers.

I know nothing about doing this.can anyone enlighten me please?

**Pussy** · 6th August 2007, 14:48

As per Speedie's post..... cartridge emulators and springs for the front, decent aftermarket on the rear...get hold of Robert Taylor, either here or 06 278 4160, you'll find it's the most wisely spent money on your bike

**Chickenlegs** · 6th August 2007, 16:04

There are several sites with basic information.

http://www.gostar-racing.com/informa...ur%20bike%20up

http://www.sasbk.co.za/suspension_setup_guidelines.htm

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/suspension/

**R1madness** · 6th August 2007, 18:00

Just turn the knobs and see what happens. If you dont like it turn them the other way. Simple really.

**hospitalfood** · 7th August 2007, 20:54

thanks chickenlegs, great links, everything I needed to know.

**hospitalfood** · 7th August 2007, 20:55

you others are no use at all...........but thanks anyway.

**DEATH_INC.** · 10th August 2007, 06:58

Originally Posted by R1madness

Just turn the knobs and see what happens. If you dont like it turn them the other way. Simple really.

This is good advice. Try it, then you'll know wot it does. once you know how stuff affects the bike you can set it up. easy.

**Robert Taylor** · 10th August 2007, 08:34

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

This is good advice. Try it, then you'll know wot it does. once you know how stuff affects the bike you can set it up. easy.

I dont altogether agree, suspension adjustments DO need some pre-understanding AND finesse. If adjustments are made in a ham fisted way eg screw the rebound all the way in and ride it, that can lead to crashing.

A few years back I sold a number of Suspension / bike set up DVD's, approx 4 hours of viewing time and very comprehensive. They would now retail at approx $89 incl gst and p & p. That may seem expensive but intellectual property costs a lot to accumulate.

I wonder whether I should again offer these for sale?

**insane1** · 10th August 2007, 08:48

hell yes .

**Pussy** · 10th August 2007, 09:05

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

I dont altogether agree, suspension adjustments DO need some pre-understanding AND finesse. If adjustments are made in a ham fisted way eg screw the rebound all the way in and ride it, that can lead to crashing.

A few years back I sold a number of Suspension / bike set up DVD's, approx 4 hours of viewing time and very comprehensive. They would now retail at approx $89 incl gst and p & p. That may seem expensive but intellectual property costs a lot to accumulate.

I wonder whether I should again offer these for sale?

That the "Suspension for Mortals" DVDs, Robert?

**roogazza** · 10th August 2007, 09:21

Google "Suspension 101", I often refer back to it . The basics are all there. Gaz.

**Robert Taylor** · 10th August 2007, 10:11

Originally Posted by Pussy

That the "Suspension for Mortals" DVDs, Robert?

Yes, and it offers much much more than a google trip.

**Pussy** · 10th August 2007, 10:14

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Yes, and it offers much much more than a google trip.

Yep, I can vouch for that, it's a goodie.....

**Pumba** · 10th August 2007, 12:36

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

A few years back I sold a number of Suspension / bike set up DVD's, approx 4 hours of viewing time and very comprehensive. They would now retail at approx $89 incl gst and p & p. That may seem expensive but intellectual property costs a lot to accumulate.

I wonder whether I should again offer these for sale?

I know I would defently be interested If they went on sale.