848 Suspension Advice

Discussion in '848 / 1098 / 1198' started by Carl848, Aug 12, 2017.

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  1. Looking for advice on adjusting the suspension on my 848 Evo, had it about 12 months and when purchased came set to standard default settings as from factory. I'm tall and weigh circa 200kg so wondering if I would benefit from setting it up to ride stiffer and if so whether anyone has access to the necessary tables or similar to do this?
     
    #1 Carl848, Aug 12, 2017
  2. I cant help, however I feel your pain. I have an 848 Evo and I am just under 70kg and it bounces me about all over! Hard as a damn rock! o_O:joy:
     
    #2 Coffey, Aug 12, 2017
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  3. 200 kgs? Are you sure?
    Öhlins shock with ride height adjuster, spring change and setup should sort it.
     
    #3 bettes, Aug 12, 2017
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  4. Just seen you're in Yorkshire, I use alpha suspension in Leeds. Top service. Might be worth calling him first for advice....
     
    #4 bettes, Aug 12, 2017
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  5. You could give him your old settings o_O
     
    #5 Exige, Aug 12, 2017
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  6. 200KG? Are you in Worlds Strongest Man? :astonished:

    Nothing over 85kg and you will need stiffer fork springs, over 95kg and stiffer rear too (for road riding) :upyeah:
     
    #6 bradders, Aug 12, 2017
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  7. Oops, senior moment there. Meant 100kg or 16.5 stone. Have been playing around with front settings however it's a bit random as I don't really know what the right set up should feel like
     
    #7 Carl848, Aug 12, 2017
  8. You had a good dump? :poop:
    We were a little puzzled, Bettes, don't need yer data buddy o_O:upyeah:
     
    #8 Exige, Aug 12, 2017
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  9. Rear spring may be ok but the front really light. try setting your rider sag and see if you can get close to it. If you want them rebuilt/serviced, let @PGP sort it, he did wonders with my old one when I was 105kg :upyeah:
     
    #9 bradders, Aug 12, 2017
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  10. :joy:

    I was just wondering to myself whether there's even a suspension setup available to make a 200kg bloke work with an 848 :laughing:
     
    #10 damodici, Aug 12, 2017
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  11. I have an 848 Evo got the suspension set up at Jordans been fine ever since and I float between 67-70kgs
     
    #11 Cupid Stunt, Aug 12, 2017
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  12. Erm, yes - see above : unamused:
     
    #12 Exige, Aug 12, 2017
  13. Well this is awkward.....o_O

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    #13 damodici, Aug 13, 2017
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  14. When I had my 848 I had the suspension set up by Kais.
     
    #14 El Toro, Aug 13, 2017
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  15. there is no 200kg bloke, or set up, described above...
     
    #15 bradders, Aug 13, 2017
  16. You wanna tell exige that ;)
     
    #16 damodici, Aug 13, 2017
  17. Thanks
     
    #17 Carl848, Aug 13, 2017
  18. No point. ;)
     
    #18 bradders, Aug 13, 2017
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  19. Hi there i realize now you meant 100 kg & not 200kg phew .... you can certainly make it feel better with what you've got but will never be at optimum , basically more pre-load & compression back & front , but ideally it needs to be re-sprung as a minimum , next would be a good thorough service & re-gas of the shock & thorough strip & service with modifications of the forks , also an adjustable ride height linkage is a very good idea any questions please call Paul 07733174990
     
    #19 PGP, Aug 14, 2017
  20. Thanks Paul, had hoped it would simply be a case of tweaking settings, you've certainly given me something to think about
     
    #20 Carl848, Aug 14, 2017
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