Suspension Settings and question on Remus Exhaust.

Ive been riding my k6 from March and havent played with the suspension settings as yet. I am not one to start messing about with things im not sure on so hoping for some advise please.

I think from the factory they are all set to level 6 (which im not sure is hard or soft) I am around the 13st mark and am wondering if i should change the setting to suit my weight and riding style... I not sure on changing it, (well scared) incase it makes alot of difference and puts me back to not feeling to confident when riding or not at one with the bike.

Also I have purchase a Remus Revolution Exhaust (second hand) for my bike which is fitted and am wondering if i can take the baffle out to improve the sound??

Any advise or tips would be welcome please.

had someone at the AR tell me how to set this properly, something like measure between X and Y - X can be The swingarm y can be the rider seat, keep it all straight, and the compression once you sit on the bike should shorten the distance by 35mm or summit. I'm trying to remember who told me it. Got a feeling it was Luckypants. Maybe, maybe not.

[Luckypants]

Yes it was me!

The SV only has pre-load adjustment on the suspendies. To set this up 'right' you need to be looking at setting the rider sag. Sag is the amount the suspension gives under weight. Rider sag is is the amount it gives under the weight of a rider in full gear. IMHO this should be set to 35mm front and rear. (there will be dissent about this) - do a search for SAG and you will find more information than you really want!

You will need at least one mate to do this...

To set the sag, get both wheels off the floor and measure the distance from the rear axle VERTICALLY to a fixed point (e.g. indicator mounting). For the front measure from the fork seal to the triple clamp. Note both these measurements.

sit on the bike, feet up as if riding leaning against a wall or with a mate to steady the bike. Get another mate to measure the same measurements as above. adjust pre-load at front and rear until the measurement with you on the bike is 35mm less that the measurement with the wheels off the ground.

no doubt someone will be along shortly to dispute the above, make an alternative suggestion etc, but that is what I do and the bike seems to ride roads well enough without any nasty headshakes etc.

Havent tried it yet but i can understand the mans words

Measure from a point on the swing arm, I used the rear axle nut, to a point directly above (vertically) on the rear of the bike. Use a piece of masking tape and mark a line on it, this way you will measure to the same point each time.

Put the bike on an abba stand or similar, so the suspension is completely unloaded. Now take a measurement between the two points mentioned above. Call this L1.

Now take bike off stand and sit in your usual riding position, get a couple of mates to support bike. Get mate no.1 and have him push the rear of the bike down about 25mm. Allow it to come back up slowly. Take this measurement, call it L2.

Now get mate no.1 to pull up on the rear of the bike, allow to drop slowly again. Take this measurement, call it L3.

Add L2 and L3. Divide the answer by 2.

Now take this answer away from L1.

This is the amount of SAG. I set mine at 30mm front and rear. This method takes into account the stiction from linkages and seals. If the calculated answer is not what you require adjust the preload on the shock and forks accordingly.

Repeat the same process on the front. Using top of seal and bottom fork clamp as reference points.

Hey Presto! Hope this helps.

(I see luckypants replied before me! I'm not competing I just take ages to type!)

Definatly take the baffle out, i have a Remus and i was really dissapointed with the sound when i first bought it, then i took the baffle out and it's a completley different exhaust.

Originally Posted by e.d.

Definatly take the baffle out, i have a Remus and i was really dissapointed with the sound when i first bought it, then i took the baffle out and it's a completley different exhaust.

+1 with my fuel zorst, dont think i can put it back in TBH, maybe for the MOT but that'll be all

You should check your sag now and again, as springs can settle (shorten)with age.