Suspension Set-Up ???
 

Anyone have any good reading on suspension set-ups? Heading to the track in a few weeks and think an adjustment may be in order.

RE: Suspension Set-Up ???
 

get the sag as close as you can

basically the difference between the bike with the wheels off the ground and you sitting on it

average 38-40mm difference on the front
25-30 on the rear

check this post to find out how to take the measurement

http://www.1000rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=14616

you adjust your preload to get the sag correct

then put zip ties on your forks and rear shock

take a ride

if the zip tie is all the way to the bottom

preload is too soft

it should use most of its travel without bottoming out

as far as rebound and compression
it is all a matter of feel based on the person

oh and btw
i havent read about anyone that was able to get the sag on a stock 1KRR correct for an average weight rider
seriously consider calling dan kyle about some ohlins

RE: Suspension Set-Up ???
 

try this website: out of all the setting I have tried this is definatly the best. Only small adjustment will have to be made to suit your weight.I have just finished fitting a Jardine rtone racing exhaust. The bike gained 16bhp top end. Sunday 24th I am of for my second track day at Jerez. Can't wait. Also fitted sato rear sets for extra clearence.
Best of luck.
:D

RE: Suspension Set-Up ???
 

Sorry forgot to post the website: http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...ettings/#honda

RE: Suspension Set-Up ???
 

try to get the sag to set first
if you cant get that
then your suspension needs different springs

all the settings in the world will not help springs that arent hard or soft enough to get the sag right

most people who really know the suspension of this bike will tell you that the first thing you need to do is swap the shock and fork springs outs

go to 1000rr.net and do a search on suspension settings

and especially the sportrider ones

RE: Suspension Set-Up ???
 

baxsom, do you know what the weight of an "average rider" is?

RE: Suspension Set-Up ???
 

honda sets its suspension for the weight of a 150lb rider

that is why oem springs are so soft

put all of your riding gear on when you check the sag

on my oem springs wearing all of my riding gear
full leathers, glovers, back protector, boots and helmet i weigh 205

my front sag at full hard preload was 45mm
that is 10mm too loose

so i got heavier springs
and now it is perfect

RE: Suspension Set-Up ???
 

curious how your slip on makes as much as a sato/akro/arata full sysuytem ,filters and pc3 custom tune makes?