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10-08-05, 02:55 PM
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Suspension/Shock setup advice please.
Hello - i've had my K5 SVS for a few months now and am now putting more miles on it (nearly 1200!).
The one thing i've noticed is that it handles better with a full tank of fuel in it than when empty or close to empty. By this i mean it seems to feel more planted in the turns and less jittery when you nail it. Can anyone tell me in non techy newbie terms what i need to do to the suspension setup to replicate this all the time? Cheers fellas Dan. |
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10-08-05, 03:00 PM
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Keep the tank full!!!
sorry, couldnt resist! |
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10-08-05, 03:05 PM
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Not as daft as it sounds and is my currently employed method of suspension correction - but i was thinking more long term and for journeys beyond 50 miles!
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10-08-05, 03:08 PM
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How much to you weigh?
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10-08-05, 03:09 PM
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12 stone summat.
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10-08-05, 03:12 PM
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and i would guess that 15 litres of fuel would weigh 35lbs (1litre = 1kg or 2.2lbs).
I see where you're going - very scientific! |
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10-08-05, 03:12 PM
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Not too heavy then...
I assume it feels like the bike's skipping over bumps? It may be you've got too much preload. The manual will tell you how to alter this. |
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10-08-05, 03:17 PM
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Thanks FS - i'll RTFM and see if i cant try lessening the preload for starters.
Dan |
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10-08-05, 03:27 PM
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to adjust the preload you simply turn the screws on top of the yokes, default factory setting is on 3 and it goes from 1 (right in) to 5 (right out), im a fat biffer so Ive wound them right in and its much better, so I assume you need to wind them out.
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10-08-05, 03:39 PM
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I need to sort mine out too. The rear's too stiff, and the damping on the front is too, but not the compression!
Jordan, can I blag a ride n your bike sometime? I'd like to see how the power remap changes things. |
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