Almost tank slappers, it is me or the bike?

I would also say that my SV has started doing this at the end of the summer, it was also around this time that I noticed the rear end feeling a little soft and spongy. I need to recondition/replace/re-set-up my shock as it has obviously deteriorated over the last 2 years.

I would say it is too soft, or the oil may be past it's best and isn't providing enough damping.

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by L3nny

Do you think it needs firming or softening up.

No idea. I am no expert on that kinda of thing. More than likely you have compression / rebound damping to play with on there as well.

Best left to somebody who knows what they are doing to advise you I think. As Phil says £40 or so isnt alot of money and it will make a difference getting it done. Its also alot cheaper than a damper is

[L3nny]

Any reccomendations on places to go? I put a similar thread in the Madlanders section but there doesn't seem to be any near me.

We lowly southerners would have a clue who to take it to, but there are many orgers up that way, so someone must know a good suspension guru.

whats been said by most of the others.
the 929 shouldnt need a damper.
just make sure all the suspension settings are as standard and no one has dropped the forks through or raised the rear too much.
even dropping the forks just 5mm can make a big difference.

once the standatd damping settings are set, raise the spring rate on the forks a bit and be prepared to alter the settings a click or two to suit your style.
make sure the wheels are lined up and dont go by the marks on the swingarm.
check the head bearings are not shot or loose.

if all that fails you certainly have a suspension issue.

I would go back into the madlanders section and ask for some more recommends from people who have had their suspension set up. I have never been charged more than £45 and I have never been disappointed.

I would stay away from the track day suspension people as they set bikes up for track. They aren't concerned about static sag and the like, only making it handle well on track, so I couldn't vouch for their road based set-ups. (their track day work is without fault though)

[L3nny]

Where do you go Phil? I don't mind travelling to get it done properly.

I get mine done at Peak Performance in Exeter, which I would say is probably a little too far!!

I recon there has to be 1 or 2 decent places in or around Birmingham, if not Bristol will have 1 or 2 in the vicinity.

I've brought your madlanders thread back to life, hopefully someone will be able to help.

[L3nny]

Yes that is a bit far, Cheers. Will keep an eye out.