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Bibio · 19-08-15, 05:57 PM

pointy sv does not like a stiff back end as it has a rising rate linkage so for every (aprox) 2mm the swingarm rises the shock only moves 1mm.

first is static sag = 10-15mm for road and 5-10mm for race

rider sag should then fall a total of between 30-40mm for road and 25-35mm for race

dont be stupid and think that a race setup is going to work for use on the road as it wont and you will end up hop, skipping and jumping all over the place.

once you have done that then set the rebound using the bounce test. push down on the rear of the bike and watch the rate at which it rises back up. it should be a medium fast rise and should match the front which you can test by sitting on the bike and bouncing up and down. if you have a standard front end with the original springs/oil then you want to back off on the com/reb on the shock or you will end up noddy at the front.

compression can only be done by riding the bike but always set it slightly soft due to the linkage.

19-08-15, 05:57 PM	#4
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Has anybody else fitted an S1000rr shock? pointy sv does not like a stiff back end as it has a rising rate linkage so for every (aprox) 2mm the swingarm rises the shock only moves 1mm. first is static sag = 10-15mm for road and 5-10mm for race rider sag should then fall a total of between 30-40mm for road and 25-35mm for race dont be stupid and think that a race setup is going to work for use on the road as it wont and you will end up hop, skipping and jumping all over the place. once you have done that then set the rebound using the bounce test. push down on the rear of the bike and watch the rate at which it rises back up. it should be a medium fast rise and should match the front which you can test by sitting on the bike and bouncing up and down. if you have a standard front end with the original springs/oil then you want to back off on the com/reb on the shock or you will end up noddy at the front. compression can only be done by riding the bike but always set it slightly soft due to the linkage.