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bigblue14


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posted September 09, 2010 09:21 PM        
setting up suspension

I ride street no track or drag strip yet. Im just curious if anyone has set up or has a guide for were to start. fast bikes used to have a section for different bikes that they were testing and how to set-up suspension for weight. I'm 220 pounds wasnt sure if there was a good starting point other then turn 3 clicks and ride etc... like a full suspesion set up.

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bigblue14


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posted September 09, 2010 10:49 PM        
posted too soon sport rider shows set -ups for most makes and models on ther website if anyone else is interested its under the how to guide.
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blackbullet76


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posted September 10, 2010 06:17 AM        
I just read the settings on their website. Anybody know what weight rider this is for?
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Old Guy


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posted September 10, 2010 08:44 AM        
Their test riders are usually smaller Cats.
Sad to say but at 220 lbs you will need to respring.
I'm 175 and a street rider.
Started doing track days and ended up replacing the shock for a Penske and having the forks re-valved. Of course heavier springs front and back.
A bit of good news Suzuki sv650 riders love our stock shock! And snap them up!

For now, you can start closing all compression dampening and get by. But its impossible to get any satisfaction out of the stock springs. My 06 was sprung for 150 lb. from KHI.
Check out Race Techs site. They have a spring calculator etc.
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bigblue14


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posted September 10, 2010 09:42 AM        
ok cool yeah it sucks i cant lose weight right now either got to keep it up. ok cool ill just try a band aid for now and get some real springs in the future thanks again.
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BobC


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posted September 10, 2010 12:23 PM        Edited By: BobC on 10 Sep 2010 20:23
Remember that street riding, race tracks and sprinting all need different suspension settings.
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BIG BLUE_ZX14


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posted September 10, 2010 10:43 PM        
I guess I have to change my user name now...
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eklipse636


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posted September 12, 2010 08:41 AM        
Bigblue, I have a Racetech spring that will be for sale friday if your interested. Email me eklipse636@hotmail.com
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bigblue14


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posted September 13, 2010 06:25 PM        
im going to try the set up tomorrow and at least dial it in. sorry about the name thing didnt have any idea.
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