Suspension set up 10st? - SV650.org

06-05-10, 11:53 AM

My sussy's seem too hard. Slightest bump in the road and i'm being bounced out of my seat. I weigh in just below 10st.

I would like to soften the suspension ever so slightly, just so my bum stays in contact with the seat! Obviously getting fed up of bum twitchy moments round bends on these fabulous british roads.

Can anyone advise what i need to do to acheive / try this?

I believe the sussys to be set up as standard at present

Any help appreciated.

Cheers

06-05-10, 12:08 PM

at standard the suspension should be fine for your weight, but it might have harder springs in the front, but unlikely the rear has been changed (unless the shock has been changed)

what year bike ?

Mr Speirs · 06-05-10, 12:25 PM

Wow. First time I've seen a thread like this!! Suspension too hard on SV!!
You shouldn't be bumped out of your seat unless you are hitting speed bumps at 60mph round bends. Assume you are saying that it's just the rear that is too hard?
If you preload is on the standard setting then I'd say back it down a couple of clicks but even weighing 10st I don't think it should/would bounce you out of your seat, maybe there is something wrong with your shock?

Luckypants · 06-05-10, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwel1992

but it might have harder springs in the front

What on earth makes you say that? Just a complete guess.

To the OP - what year / model bike? How many miles? Did you buy new or second hand? Has anything been changed on the bike to your knowledge?

maviczap · 06-05-10, 12:38 PM

I'm a similar weight to you, and to be honest the best cure is to ditch the rear shock.

I've got a Hagon on the back now, and where I used to find my **** around my ears, its now under control.

Standard shock has next to no damping, so when the spring unloads it upwards, you follow suit.

There isn't much you can do to the standard shock apart from adjust the pre load on the spring

Get some Hagon springs or emulators for the front end and it improves the Sv considerably

timwilky · 06-05-10, 12:40 PM

Just eat a few more pies.

Problem sorted.

dizzyblonde · 06-05-10, 12:43 PM

As I am of same weight to yourself, I can say if you are being bounced in the seat it sounds like the rear is foobarred. I've had two standard shocks behave like this when they are past their best. One was replaced with a newer standard one, the other replaced with a Hagon, both have been cured

And yes, model and year would help.

maviczap · 06-05-10, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

Just eat a few more pies.

Problem sorted.

I have tried this method, unfortunately my genetic profile means I'm stuck around 10st

dizzyblonde · 06-05-10, 12:50 PM

Hmmm I like pies too, they make no difference. Although...mmmmm pie

Only way I've put it on is carrying baby around!

06-05-10, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

What on earth makes you say that? Just a complete guess.

To the OP - what year / model bike? How many miles? Did you buy new or second hand? Has anything been changed on the bike to your knowledge?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

Wow. First time I've seen a thread like this!! Suspension too hard on SV!!

thats why, and i did say might

06-05-10, 11:53 AM	#1
DF! Guest Posts: n/a	Suspension set up 10st? My sussy's seem too hard. Slightest bump in the road and i'm being bounced out of my seat. I weigh in just below 10st. I would like to soften the suspension ever so slightly, just so my bum stays in contact with the seat! Obviously getting fed up of bum twitchy moments round bends on these fabulous british roads. Can anyone advise what i need to do to acheive / try this? I believe the sussys to be set up as standard at present Any help appreciated. Cheers

06-05-10, 12:08 PM	#2
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suspension set up 10st? at standard the suspension should be fine for your weight, but it might have harder springs in the front, but unlikely the rear has been changed (unless the shock has been changed) what year bike ?

06-05-10, 12:25 PM	#3
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Suspension set up 10st? Wow. First time I've seen a thread like this!! Suspension too hard on SV!! You shouldn't be bumped out of your seat unless you are hitting speed bumps at 60mph round bends. Assume you are saying that it's just the rear that is too hard? If you preload is on the standard setting then I'd say back it down a couple of clicks but even weighing 10st I don't think it should/would bounce you out of your seat, maybe there is something wrong with your shock? __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

06-05-10, 12:38 PM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Suspension set up 10st? I'm a similar weight to you, and to be honest the best cure is to ditch the rear shock. I've got a Hagon on the back now, and where I used to find my **** around my ears, its now under control. Standard shock has next to no damping, so when the spring unloads it upwards, you follow suit. There isn't much you can do to the standard shock apart from adjust the pre load on the spring Get some Hagon springs or emulators for the front end and it improves the Sv considerably __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 06-05-10 at 12:40 PM.

06-05-10, 12:40 PM	#6
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Suspension set up 10st? Just eat a few more pies. Problem sorted. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

06-05-10, 12:43 PM	#7
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Suspension set up 10st? As I am of same weight to yourself, I can say if you are being bounced in the seat it sounds like the rear is foobarred. I've had two standard shocks behave like this when they are past their best. One was replaced with a newer standard one, the other replaced with a Hagon, both have been cured And yes, model and year would help. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

06-05-10, 12:50 PM	#9
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Suspension set up 10st? Hmmm I like pies too, they make no difference. Although...mmmmm pie Only way I've put it on is carrying baby around! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

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