Your stock suspension setups?
 

After a few searches i considered posting this up that we we can gather a few stats on those people who have adjusted their machines suspension that way we can have a database for everyone to check. So if they want to change it then we can see an average if possible to try out.

If we should be adding anything else in to the stats give me a shout & i'll update this topic. I considered height & kit weight

Model of SV:
Version:
Your weight:

Your settings (factory setting is 3 on both)

Front suspension position:
Rear suspension preload:

Re: Your stock suspension setups
 

Model of SV: Suzuki Sv650s 2011
Milage: 2450
Version: Faired(is that what u mean???)
Your weight: 13stone 3/185lb
Front suspension position as standard setup: Max preload
Rear suspension preload: 4 out of 7
Opinion: Very soft, dives badly under braking.
What you've done to improve stock suspension: fit emulators and change oil to 15wt.
Want to do next: Fit 0.85kg linear springs.

Re: Your stock suspension setups
 

Model of SV: Suzuki Sv650s 1999
Milage: 30,000
Version: Curvy
Your weight: 13stone
Front suspension position as standard setup: No preload adjusters (see impvements).
Rear suspension preload: Hagon shock about midway
Opinion: Firm, a bit harsh on poor surfaces, way better than soft standard setup though.
What you've done to improve stock suspension: Change oil to 15wt and preload achieved by packing 15mm with washes below fork caps.
Want to do next: Emulators on the way:)
Maybe in the future: Fit 0.85kg linear springs and Nitron shock.

Re: Your stock suspension setups
 

Model of SV: 2009 K9S
Version:Ponity
Your weight:Fat bloke 17st

Your settings: Everything standard at moment. ZXR636 2006 shock being delivered today or tomorrow. Front forks to be done in a couple of weeks. Heavier oil, new spings,once I figure out what ones I need for my weight and riding style.

Can anyone suggest springs for my size?

Re: Your stock suspension setups
 

Model; '99 SV650S
Mileage; 19,000
Version; Curvy
Weight; 13st 4lb
Front susp; stock.
Rear; stock, max pre-load.
Tyres; Mich. Pilot Road new on rear and worn Avon on front.
Opinion; all a bit vague at the mo.
Next; refurb'd forks bought from SVMonkey, some emulators coming from Dipper and a matched pair of Pilot Road 3's before Snetterton track-day. Then maybe a Hagon rear shock if I hav'nt binned it.

Re: Your stock suspension setups
 

this idea in principle sound good but there are far to many factors to take into account.

preload is just that preload it determines the ride hight and nothing more. the stock dampening on the SV is crap and since dampening controls the rate at which the spring compresses/decompresses then your pizzing against the wind trying to improve the 'handling' of the bike. add to this the weakness of the stock springs in the first place and matters just get worse.

by all means set the sag (each rider will be different) but that's all you can do to the stock suspension on the sv.

Re: Your stock suspension setups?
 

Its just a bit of fun sharing 'whats yours like?' info, and maybe adding something which you feel made an improvement. Everybody's gotta start somewhere.

Re: Your stock suspension setups?
 

When I had a stock SV preload was wound on max both ends and was still bottoming out.

Ungraded to zx6r rear shock £30
Emulators in front forks with .90 springs and 15W oil.

Loads better although .90 springs were too hard. More suited to a 17st rider.

Re: Your stock suspension setups?
 

Model; '02 SV650S
Mileage; 31.5K
Version; Curvy
Weight; 8.5st
Front susp; 0.85 linear with Silkolene Pro RSF 15w oil, 3 rings preload.
Rear; stock, 3 rings pre-load.
Opinion: Front is substantially better than stock, and have emulators coming. Brake dive is very much acceptable now I think, although I haven't really pushed it (new tyres and 6+ months off bike). Still a tad harsh on sharp bumps but hoping emu's will help.

Bike still doesnt squat for **** when I get on it.

Will try Min Preload on both and see how it goes...Am hoping to get time to properly set up sag this weekend.

Re: Your stock suspension setups?
 

there sorted the last bit for ya