Hi, Going to start having a play with the suspension settings to get more feel into the rear as it is bumping me out the seat too much. I understand that you need to set sag as a first port of call before you go play with the rebound and compression. Seen a few videos on how to measure sag So what sag figures should I be aiming for front and rear? Cheers Kwack
Before you start changing settings, is your rear link set to F (flat) or P (progressive)? The Flat setting was way to stiff for me on the dealers demo with virtually no movement in rear suspension when jumping on board. I therefore specified the Progressive setting from the outset with all settings including tyre pressures as standard as a starting point - Surprisingly good feedback, compliant ride and very smooth on all but bad surfaces. See no need to change anything for road use at the moment. As body weight apparently makes a big difference I am 82kg which should give you a starting point and don't forget that you must not use the Flat setting if carrying pillions. hope this helps
Hi, I am around the same weight and will not be carrying pillions. The rear is set to F and speaking to a few dealers they all seem to say to keep it on F and adjust settings around it? Kwack
I tend to treat what "dealers" say with a large pinch of salt as its your feel that counts not theirs. The F setting is primarily for the track and that demands a totally different setup to road use - if the roads near me are anything to go by, that is. If the rear is too stiff so that its bouncing you out of the seat, I would seriously try the Progressive setting as I have done but each to their own hope this helps
I test rode the cooking version yesterday and found the rear very hardtailish too.Is the S version any more complient? or is it the case that they all do that sir.I dear say that it could be dialled out with some sacrifices to the general trackability.
A couple of weeks back I had my base changed to P and had the dealer soften up the front and rear slightly, made night and day difference to me - well worth it. I was finding the bike too stiff as default as i'm pretty light and was being bounced out of the seat too much.
this is well worth reading for a start :- http://ducatiforum.co.uk/f11/handling-suspension-setup-3304/ EDIT forgot how much ^ wandered off topic - shame as it could have been an excellent reference for the 'gale as there is clearly a problem here.
3 clicks down on rear compression damping made a massive difference to my bikes handling. Im 100 odd kilos.
Found a great link here on how to do the change. If its that easy I might give it a go and see how I get on How to: change F to P on rear shock - Ducati 1199 Forum The 2nd set of pics using the jack on rear wheel looks pretty good Cheers Kwack
