Suspension Tuning 101

[MattR]

Suspension Tuning 101

Disclaimer:
Previously, this thread provided a general overview of suspension valving. Since it was derived from my automotive background, some of the discussions could have been misleading. This is due to differences in valving components between automotive and motorcycle suspensions. Although the basic fluid dynamic principals are the same, the components affecting the low-speed to high-speed regions are different. So rather than cause confusion, I have decided to modify this thread into a "reference index" for any articles or websites discussing motorcycle suspension tuning.

Thanks!

 

[gasgasman]

This link should clear up any questions about suspension.
Has pictures.......

http://www.tootechracing.com/Home%202nd.htm

 

[MattR]

This link should clear up any questions about suspension.
Has pictures.......

http://www.tootechracing.com/Home%202nd.htm

Here are other sites for some learning:


MX-Tech (Articles & News section):
http://www.mx-tech.com/?id=articles_news

 

[AZRickD]

All but Bruce's links are dead. His prose is lacking.


Here is a racetech link:

http://racetech.com/page/id/30#3

Here is a quick & dirty sag video from Alan Stillwell and current Beta endurocross racer Max Gerston:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns4pJO7zyHg