Suspension advice

[motopsycho87]

Hi all, I've just had my suspension revalved, haven't fitted it back onto my bike yet.

I weigh 95kg, and currently have 0.45 springs up front and 5.0 in the rear (I'll update my Sig soon!). The tuner recommended me 5.0 up front in which I have a spare pair, but people seem to be riding closer to what I have fitted (racetech recommended) for my weight range.

So, what do you ride, what have you got fitted, and how does it feel?

Cheers!!!

 

[imsimon]

Dr shox knows what hes on about, id go with what he recommends

 

[Jakobi]

Its only one variable in the setup, but I'd go with what the tuner recommends.

I'm 75kgs plus gear (easily add 15kg+).
2010 chassis on Ohlins TTX both ends ran .45kg/mm and 5.4 to 5.6kg/mm depending on preload and purpose.
2013 I'm running .45kg/mm (1x.46kg/mm and 1x.44kg/mm), 22Nm ICS on KYB SSS and a Cannon RC 5.4kg/mm rear spring.

I'm probably a touch over sprung but love the bottoming resistance I get through it, while less preload allows it to be a little softer initially. Can be a bit firm when hitting things already part way through the stroke, but I really like a firm sharp setup that gives some feedback and doesn't wallow or mush when you're getting into it.

 

[motopsycho87]

I followed his recommendation, and damn, this thing is lovely. I can now understand when people say "spend the money on the suspension not the engine", absolutely incredible, and there was me thinking I had it close!!

 

[imsimon]

Glad to hear it! Ill take that as a recommendation for dr shox!