Re: suspension woes

[Jan and Don Draper <ddraper@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You are right about the stock settings being too stiff for you.

The "soft" settings in the owners manual are a good place to 
start.  It's easy to change settings, you'll need a big flathead
screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, and something to 
adjust the front suspension with.  A big screwdriver will work,
but will tear up the slots.  I'd recommend hunting around for 
a better tool which doesn't require taking off the brake reservior.

I'm currently using a measuring spoon, but I think a key blank of 
the right size and thickness would be perfect.

Also, tire pressures matter a lot.  The recommended pressures make
for a harsh, bouncy  ride.  Some say don't run lower pressure to change the
ride.   I disagree.  And you only need the back tire at the recommended
presssure for 2-up riding.

I like 35 lb front / 38 lb rear @ 70 degrees F.

It takes some experimentation to get the settings just right for you.
But it's very easy once you get started, and pays off with a much-improved
ride.

- -Don "Blue Dawg" Draper
2000 Sprint RS, Blue


- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "st-digest" <owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 9:55 PM
Subject: st-digest V2000 #540
| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 13:09:13 -0700 (PDT)
| From: Kathy Kost <kathyk@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
| Subject: suspension woes
| 
| To get off of the riser subject, the other problem I'm having
| with my RS is that the suspension is not set up right for me.
| In fact, at highway speeds, it's downright punishing and bumps
| push me right out of the saddle.  I suspect it's set up for an
| average weight guy and since I weigh around 135-140 (depending 
| how big a burrito I eat for lunch :-) ), I think it needs to
| be softened a bit.  
| 
| So -- I've never messed with suspension settings at all.  I've
| had my VFR forks redone once with Race Tech, but someone else
| did the work.  Can I get some pointers on what would be the
| best thing to initially try, starting from stock?  Or would I
| be better off going to my dealer and having them mess with it?
| 
| For the most part, the harshness it at freeway speeds.  It's somewhat
| harsh at low speeds, but it's not unnerving like on the freeway.
| It feels like it's mostly the back end, but even the front end
| feels someewhat skittery with bumps (my tires are 36 front/38 back,
| so they're not overinflated).
| 
| Thanks for the help.
| 
| Kathy
| 
| '00 Sprint RS
| Snohomish, WA


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