Has anybody done something to the suspension settings yet?
i think the original is too soft.(i am 90+ kg) and she trys to understeer in corners.
i tryed below one which was from a magazin but didnt had a chance to test it properly yet. ill test it this week and let u know.
if someone has any suspension settings suggestions please let me know.
First you need to setup the (sag) for your weight - that's with gear on. Then you can start dialling her in. For myself, I generally set with 30mm of sag - but that's just my preference.
It's actually not hard to do. With a wheel chock all you need is a buddy to measure. Without wheel chock you need two buddies - one to hold the bike with you sitting on it and the other to measure.
*You will need a spanner wrench for the rear shock - just an FYI. In the case you wanted to try this yourself.
The end result is well worth the efforts.
As mentioned above, hiring a suspension tuner is also a good suggestion.
Nothing like having your bike dialed in perfectly
Makes all the difference!
You get a C ring spanner in the tool kit so thats one problem out of the way.
I went soft one click rear rebound and soft one click front compression.
Seems to track better on corners but I will do the sag one day soon.
So... I went with:
Rear spreeng orig. 4 My 6
Rear rebund. Orig. 1circle my 0.5 circle
Front preload left as origin
Rebound orig. 8 My 6
Compression orig. 8 My 7
It's good. I just have to work on front a little after few more km.
now she doesn't push the front so much anymore better thrue the corners. Before that I lost the front tire thrue a corner by 130 kmph ( not very nice experience) 0
my friend drives on his FZ1 naked pirelli angel GT(sport turing) and he is very happy with them.
i just want something more sticky for cornering.> therefore i think ill go with rosso corsa after the origin are finished.
about suspension settings i tested them today and its a whole new bike now ( i think they are perfect now)
A set of tyres usually last me about 5 years and I worry about super sticky rubber going off quicker than a touring tyre compound. I'm probably talking rubbish but that's my mindset.
Not sure about the UK, but if you want new tires. The best thing to do is buy some new ones, & put those on. Then sell the used ones on some type of yard sale website locally.
Back on suspension. Can anyone suggest settings for a 1000F. When delivered dealer had adjusted as follows
Forks -
Preload position 1(softest ) this because I only weigh 68kg
Compression 11 clicks out
Rebound 9 clicks out
Shock
Preload position 2 ( second softest - for my weight again) 3 is stock on F
Rebound 1 1/2 turns out.
Was fine on good roads -but very "pogo stick" like at front on secondary bumpy roads.
I have now experimented a bit, but ended up going closer to stock and now have front rebound 8 out and compression 9 out .
Not convinced yet though, as rear feels soft and front still a bit harsh, so bike does not feel balance front to back.
Here's a tip: only change one setting at a time. Rebounding too fast could mean you are getting the pogo effect you describe, your rebound needs slowing (or harder if you prefer) so adjust only the front one or two clicks at a time until it feels better. Next do the same with the rear.
After that start on compression until you feel it become acceptably compliant over bumps. Keep in mind that you are going for a compromise setting as we don't have high and low speed adjustments.
Before all this set the sag on the bike by adjusting preload. Best achieved with another person to hold the bike. About 30mm is common. All this can be found with a quick Google search to provide various methods to accomplish the above.
28 at the rear sounds a few mm to much, which is perhaps why you reckon it still feels soft. Perhaps one more on the preload. Is there no compression adjustment on the rear?
I too am in Perth, and picking my bike up later this week. I was wondering about best suspension setup, so I'd be keen on any updates you may have.
How much do you weigh? I'll naturally set my sag based on my own riding weight, but I'll likely base my damping settings of yours, if you reckon they're good.
I wound the front pre-load right out & I only get 25mm sag, I'm 65 kg in boardies & tee shirt. Also removed the preload from the rear. but it still feels harsh all round compared to my '06 CBR.
Did you first lift weight of bike to get full extension? Total sag I measure was from this position to my loaded condition?
I was initially unhappy with rear and a 70 Kg thought I neeed to soften but ended back on 2nd softest and increased damping from stock and heaps better.
The springs are probably a bit stiff for us both , but I think it is the rapid (underdamped) return that makes things seem harsh. I am in Perth so ring me if you want to discuss 0412 477 054
My latest as posted elsewhere===
After much trial and error- biggest thing was it needed more rebound damping not less.
Front preload softest 5 lines showing
Front now 5 clicks out rebound and its like a different bike for my ~70 kg-
Front compression 9 clicks out ( I might tweak this a bit still but think it is close and not that far from stock setting )
Sag with rider 31 mm
Rear Preload 2nd softest
Compression/ rebound 3/4 out ( so again more damping)- With my preload the rear initially felt too soft - now fine
Sag with rider 28 mm
I just got my suspension professionally set up earlier this week and it has done wonders. I'm 170lbs in gear and about 50/50 commute/hard riding in the canyons.
When i get home i will post the exact changes we made. The fronts were almost perfect for me straight out of the box, just need some rebound adjustment but sag was spot on. The rear was pretty soft, so we tightened it up a bit. Il let back with numbers shortly.
Front
Compression increased 2 clicks
Rebound decreased 3 clicks.
For myself, 170lbs in gear, with my riding 50/50 commuting/canyons, this is close to perfect. the rear was noticeably harsher while cruising at first, but seeing what it does to tie things up in the twisties is well worth it. Understeer dialed out, and the front and rear are now balanced. The don't was near perfect already, so we just stiffened compression a little too limit brake dive.
Getting your suspension well set up for you and a good set of tires will likely be the best money you can spend for this bike.
Can you please give us these settings from zero (eg: screws bottomed out, and what specific ramp the rear preload is on?). These numbers are not a lot of use, because we don't know what baseline you changed them from. Are you certain you started with factory settings, as per the manual?
Given up with the rear shock, just not comfortable over bumps and couldn't set it up to how I ride. It seems OK on smooth tarmac, all this has been said before I'm sure . Anyway since aftermarket exhaust is pointless and expensive I have bought a nitron sport shock instead with the money . The difference is just amazing , holds a tight line and so comfortable over bumps . It's been sprung to my weight and always feels planted no matter where I'm riding . I can feel the edge of the tyre when leant over... best buy ever .....
Given up with the rear shock, just not comfortable over bumps and couldn't set it up to how I ride. It seems OK on smooth tarmac, all this has been said before I'm sure . Anyway since aftermarket exhaust is pointless and expensive I have bought a nitron sport shock instead with the money . The difference is just amazing , holds a tight line and so comfortable over bumps . It's been sprung to my weight and always feels planted no matter where I'm riding . I can feel the edge of the tyre when leant over... best buy ever .....
im going to have to weigh myself with gear on but im a fatty at 100-105kg without gear. Lets hope some tweaks help out. I cant believe ive not changed them after 1800 miles but may have a play this weekend.
Im useless at setting these things up. Anyone of a similar weight got some settings to aim for?
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