Setting up rebound/compression 916... after sag setup... help

Some of us are, Si, but some still seem to think they're on ducatisti, a bloody hateful site full of self-obsessed morons.

 

+1

al

 

Lol

I think there is plenty of good tips on this thread if he OP looks thru it. In summary
check your tyre pressures
check the suspension is working propoerly, ie nothing sticking or bent
Set sag up front and rear and note if you cant get rider sag in the right range after bike sag is done (ie springs too soft/firm)
Set to standard and have a play from there
write it all down
check out the liks provided to understand more of how suspension works

 

The section 8 settings dont work unless you set the geometry as per the set-up. And then you have to push on. It is skittish on exit of a corner, something you either like or dont. It is my baseline setting for in terms of geometry,then I set rates up to suit track/weather

 

don't be put off Bjoern - this is a good Forum generally and you only have to look through this thread to see that the correct balance is restored eventually

 

I dabbled with the Sec 8 settings, but at the time found it too tippy/unstable for road use.
TBH after much messing about I found the stock settings best for the front, for the road, at least for my weight and the original showa forks.

 

Personally I'd set your compression and rebound to the factory settings first. Make sure you are counting adjustment clicks in the right direction, from adjuster fully in or fully out, check your manual.

Your rear rider sag sounds about right. Ensure you're wearing your usual riding kit when you measure it though, leathers are heavy on their own. Put a tie around one of the fork sliders and go for a ride. Ride as you usually would but add some hard braking in, to really compress the forks. Ideally you want around an inch (2.5cm) of travel left below the tie. This ensures that you have some fork travel left for that pothole you will hit one day. Personally, I leave the tie in place for a time to cover as many different situations as possible. Once that's done, THEN consider adjusting compression/rebound.

The manufacturers compression/rebound settings are usually the best compromise out there. They should be fine until the rider sag is correct for you. Here's the page I used the first time I set up a bike Suspension Setup

Hope that helps.

 

At the lowest point, ie inside, so outside will be between rings

 

Stick a pic up to make sure its clear...tells a thousand words. If you pull the manual out I think it gives you axle to yoke measurement, which is the best to use if poss, albeit the rings on the forks easier to do

 

Its a funny thing, but helping others gives a warm inside feeling...try it Andy, it may just help you turn a corner ;-)

 

i did .....go to a professional! job would of been done by now, minimal cost minimal heartache......and probably still none the wiser other than the bike works better.

for a start that sec 8 stuff is aimed at the track.....a world away from bumpy streets and roads and most certainly wont help you turn a corner and quite frankly what is perceived as help is very much as the piccie above instead!

 

Some people are beyond redemption. Although I doubt he's as forthright in the flesh...

 

Right, I measure mine from point 2. Thats how I set it up. Not an expert, but read a bit, listened a lot and choose to interpret how it suits me. But agree the Section 8 stuff is track based and needs work. Suspension is specifuc to you. No two riders are the same, otherwise Rossi and Lorenzo settings would be identical

set sag
factory settings to ride height and comp/reb
Go from there

 

Tbf to Andy he can be helpful when the mood takes...just doesnt take often pmsl

 

i bet you i am........

 

how much do you weigh..........there is virtually no preload on the front forks there.........