DR650 static sag

[warewolf]

Perhaps I will look online for a "Setting up suspennsion for dummies!" as most of the terms used in this forum go over my head. I dont even know how to measure static sag.

Good stuff. Google it, there's plenty of articles online.

[Ocean1]

I'm with you on this. I am new too but am also pushing the bikes limits ok. I just skimmed this thread and really dont understand the geometry and changes that result from alteations.
I did have a problem with the standard set up shock as sliding into corners on the Motard track the DR shuddered with the back skipping and not maintining a smooth slide. A bike mechanic told me to just wind the spring preload as hard as it will go as it was way too soft. I wound it all the way and if fixed the problem. It is still ok for road use like that. I loaded it up and rode central and also found it handled the gravel and dirt tracks ok set like that. Seems to be OK in most situations so don't see the point in spending money on new shocks that could be better spent on tyres. Maybe when I get real good and know exactly what does what I will look into further but seems too much like hard work for little gain to me!

CORRECTION EDIT- I said I wound it up all the way - in fact it is more like 3/4 now I have checked.

So you need to be good to take advantage of correct set-up?

I'm not very good, but I'd say my ferkling saved me a bunch of skin once I understood what was what.

Besides, I'm a techie, if it's adjustable I'll do it from pured cussed curiosity. Not adjust suspension? Might as well give a kid a bag of lollies and tell him not to eat 'em...

[NordieBoy]

I dont even know how to measure static sag.

First you need a nylon jersey and a balloon...

[Crisis management]

Try this link http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...spension+guide as it sets out the basics in an understandable manner.

Well, for my first attempt to link anything thats an interesting result! Technophobes rule!

[Bass]

First you need a nylon jersey and a balloon...

And a banana about that colour for the fine adjustment.