Suspension

[afm199]

Forgive the noob question, but are you literally pulling the forks off the bike, taking the forks apart, fiddling with the internals, putting them back together, back on the bike, then going for a ride to see how the bike behaves? Or is there an easier/ less time consuming way to do this work towards finding your perfect setup?

Absolutely. After you do it once or twice, it simply doesn't take that long. Maybe 15 minutes to pull a fork, a half hour to break it down and swap a stack, 15 minutes to reassemble and another 15 to install. And the benefit is that you get something that fits exactly what you want, not somebody else's idea.

 

[RightCoastBias]

I have a basic understanding of the theory. Oil moves through a port and presses on the shim stack. This makes the shim stack deflect, increasing the effective size of the port and allowing more oil flow.

I understand some of how a shim stack works in theory, as well.

I'm just not good at feeling that on the bike.

This book is pretty good and goes on a bit more to describe what you're feeling and how to effect it.

 

[Junkie]

Huh? I had an 08 street triple and the suspension was HORRIBLE. I put in K-tech cartridges and a Penske shock, it made the bike rideable.

I think he was giving an example of a manufacturer who offers a bike with bad suspension and an extra cost version with good suspension.

 

[RightCoastBias]

I think he was giving an example of a manufacturer who offers a bike with bad suspension and an extra cost version with good suspension.

Ahh, Ya. I reread and that's clear now. My bad.

 

[Junkie]

This book is pretty good and goes on a bit more to describe what you're feeling and how to effect it.

I'd like to take a look at it if you're willing. Not sure when you're available.

 

[RightCoastBias]

I'd like to take a look at it if you're willing. Not sure when you're available.

It's a PDF. Just pm me your email and I'll send it along.