A little suspension set up

[dReWpY]

i figured as much, there is more to life then bikes, esp when your number comes up to goto the 'box

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Mule

Good deal, bro....

By far one of the best things you can do to start off....and the simplicity of the Buell machines makes it a cinch for adjustment (provided you have a shop manual).

I do...and you're right.

Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

Yer fucked marko...


You need to actually socialize with 2 other people (in person) long enough to get them to help you set your sag

Got that covered.

[jalaan1]

good stuff.

[ceo012384]

It makes a huge difference to have someone who knows this shit tweak a couple setscrews for you.

The only thing I'm fearing is that mine is set up for NH, which is extremely different from all other tracks. I've heard that some racers used to have two sets of forks... one for all the tracks, and just tweak the settings.... another for NH with diff internals/valves.

I'll have to get it set up very diff when I go to Jennings.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

It makes a huge difference to have someone who knows this shit tweak a couple setscrews for you.

The only thing I'm fearing is that mine is set up for NH, which is extremely different from all other tracks. I've heard that some racers used to have two sets of forks... one for all the tracks, and just tweak the settings.... another for NH with diff internals/valves.

I'll have to get it set up very diff when I go to Jennings.

This is a great reason to learn to do it yourself....

[ceo012384]

Originally Posted by marko138

This is a great reason to learn to do it yourself....

Well, I know the basics... the adjustments, and what they do in general.

What I meant was a suspension Guru, someone who REALLY knows their shit. Someone who knows what characteristics a given track has and how to tweak your settings to match them. Someone who you can say to them "oh I feel like the front is pushing a little bit in turn 2" and they will turn a few screws and help to reduce the problem. That kind of guy... who is neither you nor me. Having them push on your forks a bit and turn a few knobs really can make a big difference.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

Well, I know the basics... the adjustments, and what they do in general.

What I meant was a suspension Guru, someone who REALLY knows their shit. Someone who knows what characteristics a given track has and how to tweak your settings to match them. Someone who you can say to them "oh I feel like the front is pushing a little bit in turn 2" and they will turn a few screws and help to reduce the problem. That kind of guy... who is neither you nor me. Having them push on your forks a bit and turn a few knobs really can make a big difference.

No doubt. Only 1 way to learn though, holmes.

[ceo012384]

Originally Posted by marko138

No doubt. Only 1 way to learn though, holmes.

True... there are a couple more ways to learn though: seminars and books. The guy who owns the GMD computrack around here sometimes gives seminars on suspension and such, and does little demos on fork servicing, all for free. Then there are courses/seminars you can take through racetech and such, but they are expensive.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

It makes a huge difference to have someone who knows this shit tweak a couple setscrews for you.

The only thing I'm fearing is that mine is set up for NH, which is extremely different from all other tracks. I've heard that some racers used to have two sets of forks... one for all the tracks, and just tweak the settings.... another for NH with diff internals/valves.

I'll have to get it set up very diff when I go to Jennings.

Suspension techs know how to readjust an already adjusted suspension. They'll just go to full hard or full soft and adjust from there for whatever track you're at. Since you're not racing, the settings they'll give ya should be good to go. And if not, they'll tweak it more throughout the day.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

True... there are a couple more ways to learn though: seminars and books. The guy who owns the GMD computrack around here sometimes gives seminars on suspension and such, and does little demos on fork servicing, all for free. Then there are courses/seminars you can take through racetech and such, but they are expensive.

GMD Computrak FTW! I've only had the means to use them once. I had to take my bike ('01 GSXR) to Chicago and stay the night but WOW what a difference!

Hey,I used to have suspension settings from Sportbike Mag in my comp before the hard drive crash. I would have sworn it was one of you guys who posted it.