Suspension [since no-one is saying much]

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Wot's everyone got their suspension set on?

I had it with the standard settings for quite some time, and i think the ride like that is as hard as i don't know what - loose teeth after a couple of hours. I have reset it to the second softest on the front and back, and increased the damping by about 3/4 of a turn and i have to say the ride is so much better. I no longer feel as though all the bumps have 90 degree angles and wads better all round. i think there is a tendency to set the suspension way too hard for the road - i think hard is ok for the track but realistically you don't want your eyeballs shaken out of their sockets - the relentless pounding has gone

Matchyman wrote:$400

That sounds pretty reasonable - I'm going to start soaking off the unfranked stamps to save a few $$$s that can be put towards the front suspension project.

Dropped the beast off to Laurie at Suspension Smith in Fyshwick this evening for the front fork treatment - still at $400 for the Racetech springs and revalving. Will report back in two or three weeks time.

it wont take 3 weeks - you will see the difference as soon as you ride it about 5 metres

Ok, back from WA and got in ~250kms with the new springs. Much better, firmer but not harsh, maybe not schmancy but definitely a little bit fancy as MC likes to say! A good use of $400.

Laurie also set the standard back up to its max setting - 7. But I've backed it down to 6 and may even go for 5 with no load or luggage loaded. On 7 with no luggage it was a bit harsh and you could definitely tell it was coming from the back.

What settings are you guys running on the back preload? To give a meaningful answer you might have to mention weight (ok, I'm 95 kgs)!

In, clockwise, right, gives you more rebound ...you are closing the orifice with the screw. (that sounds pretty rude really )

I know where to spend my next $400....

Hopefully the Easter Bunny gives me money instead of chocolate!

BTW, Maybe the forum mods could look into bulk purchasing or referrals in exchange for advertising, even if only for parts? It might work for other goods and services too.