A little suspension set up

[Mule]

Originally Posted by marko138

I did a quasi-suspension dial in yesterday. First time I've ever messed with suspension. After reading the XB owners manual and the Service manual...I felt confident enough to tweak it a bit.

The previous owner was considerably lighter than me. And the Buell seemed a little harsh over rough pavement.

I figured out that he had the bike set up for a 160 lb rider. I am NOT 160. So I dialed in a little preload. Haven't really got to give it the berries yet but the bike felt better to me. I might dabble with just a touch of compression too...after I can give it a proper shake down.


The bottom line is this: If your bike has a fully adjustable suspension....learn how to adjust it. Just setting it up for your weight is gonna make a big difference.

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).

[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

[Cutty72]

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 wish they made a shop manual for my bike.

The track is offering a school, 2 students per one race proven instructor.
He gives class time, and follows you on the track to give tips, as well as helping set up suspension, improve body position, and finding the right line.
Half day of class and a full track day for $265

[Amber Lamps]

aha,maybe...http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...ngs/index.html

[ceo012384]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

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!

Yeah those dudes really know their shit. And I think they merged with racetech, I might be wrong though.

Originally Posted by Cutty72

The track is offering a school, 2 students per one race proven instructor.
He gives class time, and follows you on the track to give tips, as well as helping set up suspension, improve body position, and finding the right line.
Half day of class and a full track day for $265

That's an awesome deal. You'd be an idiot not to do it!

Originally Posted by TIGGER

aha,maybe...http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...ngs/index.html

That list sucks, my bike isn't on it

Also, shouldn't there be columns for a high and low speed comp/damp on there for the bikes that have it? Mine has high/low speed adjustments methinks.

[Amber Lamps]

Well SORRRRRYYYY your highness! Yeesh! Yea,I pulled that from the old site. That's how I found out about the pm. If I find anything else,I'll let you know.

[No Worries]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

...The track is offering a school, 2 students per one race proven instructor.
He gives class time, and follows you on the track to give tips, as well as helping set up suspension, improve body position, and finding the right line.
Half day of class and a full track day for $265

Sounds good. Buy a book like Total Control by Lee Parks, and you'll be way ahead in the class.