indeed... but app it s just some very bad bumps that will throw someone off... and it would take very hard bumps short after another to get you into trouble i think... more like a enduro over stones situation... or very bad cobbles... no?
Still learning about all this Kope , so your advice is much appreciated. I understand your reasoning regarding adding more rebound, but surely that might work for the first 'bump' but when the wheel hits a second 'bump' before the shock has had a chance to extend this is going to cause 'packing down'?[/QUOTE] Which can be a symptom of cold tear too, or makes the issue far worse. Its all a balancing game
As Kope and Bradders say - it's all about balancing the settings to compromise. For road riding (not track, that's different/easier as the conditions are more predictable), it would be nigh on impossible to dial in a perfect set of settings to suit EVERY road condition that you may face: fast, slow, bumpy, smooth, potholes, level crossings, heavy/gentle braking/acceleration etc etc etc. The settings will always be a compromise to suit the most likely conditions (the "least worst" solution as Airbus have said to me in the past). P.S. Have you thought of strapping yourself down to stop being flung off the seat?
after reflexion and rereading the thread : I d go for lighter (80nm)forks with 10MM more oil in the front. preload standard midrange setting. drop the forks 1 ring through the triples to put her more on her back and have rear on Fixed link and Compression damping on 22 and Rebound at 15. leaning her back will stiffen the rear so she will carry the bike and rider well, with good capacity to allow for a hit and stabilising after the bump is hit.. She should have a smoother dive under heavy braking as well. I think..
Trying to understand why dropping forks 1 ring through the triples will put her more on her back, I would have thought that raising the forks 1 ring though triples would have put her more on her back! Possible language translation misunderstanding?
My mistake Kope Although I did think maybe you had had one too many Westmalle Trappist Tripel's - which would have explained everything!
Well if my measuring is right and so is my maths it would appear that front sag is 21mm and rear sag is 15mm, I seem to remember reading front should be 30-40mm front & 30-35mm on the rear looks like I am a little way out
Wind pre load right off. If you cant get in the right range you will need springs. Chances are you may end up with no preload on the rear if its like my old ducatis
