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Tuning suspension for canyon chasing

reugene said:
Not sure where you were going with your post mate. What I really think is I look for every scrap of data I can get on how the vehicle is working and I try and do the same things the same way every time. That goes from always trying to ask the same questions when the vehicle pits to always taking tire temps and pressures at the same spot with the same equipment and as close to the pit entrance as is possible. It's even why I always use nitrogen in tires rather than compressor generated air. I do envy the big time pro teams and the personnel that can gather and usew so many data points but also have enough staff to do something with the data. LOL I do find it a wee bit funny that even with all the modern computers F 1 can't seem to sort out how to make the drivers happy with how the electricity generation under braking systems are dictating how the cars are being driven and where passes can be made. Kind of proves that we should be carful of what we wish for because we just might get it.
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I think it’s cool someone new to the sport can ask a question and get answers from experts.
 
reugene said:
First off I think you got a we bit confused as to suspension set up. Smooth flat race tracks require firmer suspension while bumps a dips ( on plain crappie tarmac or out in the dirt) need a soft suspension that will follow the surface rather than just bounce off the high points. Kind of why street bikes have 4 or 5 inches of travel while dirt bikes have like 3 X that much.:unsure:
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Rode my R1 into SF while it still had its race suspension profile. Thanks for telling me, I have a small headache from all the big bumps and rough freeway going thru and into the city haha.
 
Holeshot said:
Not much you can do except springs/ oil weight in the forks. Spring change for the rear. Don't waste money on re-valves, IMO. Likely a fork swap and race worthy shock for best results...but these things can get costly.
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The sv650 is a commuter & backup bike, but sometimes i like to ride it to the canyons.

The front fork is stock springs for 07 (0.712 kg/mm) and I replaced the 5W oil with 15W oil because it was too squishy before.

Rear has an MT09 rear shock (unsure what year) but I believe i have at least rebound and preload.
 
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