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Re: [ST] stock suspension settings
- Subject: Re: [ST] stock suspension settings
- From: Bryce <bster13@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 06:51:16 -0700 (PDT)
Stock settings mean nothing, it's all about you.
Print this out and bring it to your buddy:
http://tinyurl.com/94rsc
Start on Day 2 (setting preload and sag) and then set
your rebound and compression settings to half way
between full off/on and adjust as u see fit to your
riding style as u go.
Bryce
--- Marc Van Est <MarcVE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> My '04 RS feels to me like the preload needs to be
> cranked up a bit on the back, the bike feels a bit
> "soft" at the back in bumpy corners. Visually it
> looks like its a bit low at the back.
>
> I also get lots of front end dive on the brakes
> -don't know if its normal for the RS (I thought that
> the 03/04 RS's had stiffer front springs).
>
> I'm taking my bike to a more knowledgeable friend on
> Wednesday for some help in checking the suspension
> settings - static sag, rebound etc. He can also give
> it a blast & compare it to his SV1000, which should
> be interesting.
>
> I weigh 78/80kgs - so I would imagine pretty close
> to stock rider weight for the bike.
>
> Is it a good idea to use the standard settings in
> the owners manual as a start? Or are there any
> shortcuts/ problems to watch for ?
>
>
> thanks
>
> Marc
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