now that ive bought it..how do i set it up.

ive had my sv for about two months now. I love it but as a newbie im not sure if im getting the best out of it.
Who do i take it to to make sure that the suspension is setup correctly and whatever else that needs adjusting is done.

what is this excercise likely to cost?

you need about 5years training about about 12years experiance.

altentatly you need misure elmer thud.
your down south speak to squiddy sid he'll point you in the right direction.


big love

There's only preload as standard to adjust on an sv, you can probably find a guide on how to set it up online: it's pretty easy, all you need is a mate and a tape measure and you can get the bike set for your weight. The only other things I'd adjust is levers to make sure they're as comfortable as possible, and that's it until you want to get into changing springs etc.

Originally Posted by Owenski

you need about 5years training about about 12years experiance.

Really? To set up preload?

[Mr Speirs]

If you weigh more than 10 stone, then just stick the preload settings full 'stiff' front and back.

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

If you weigh more than 10 stone, then just stick the preload settings full 'stiff' front and back.

Or alternatively, do it properly and gain some understanding of what you are doing and why... It may end up with you turning the adjusters all the way in (doesn't make your suspension "stiffer" by the way, just changes whereabouts in the range of movement the spring works) but I think you'd be better to do it properly.

[Mr Speirs]

That's why I put stiff in inverted commas.
The SV suspension is so basic that there isn't much to learn about.
As you say it doesn't make it any soft or stiffer just changes the starting position...so logic would say if you are heavier than 10 stone, set it up so it's less likely to bottom out. That's essentially all you are trying/able to achieve with the SV adjusters.

Well, nearly... you also don't want it to top out either, but I see what you're saying. Chances of the SV being set up too high on the preload isn't that high, unless a previous owner has changed springs and/or oil etc. Badsaboy: is it a new or second hand bike?

[Mr Speirs]

Originally Posted by Bear

Well, nearly... you also don't want it to top out either.

Why not??? Wheelies are awesome

[yorkie_chris]

Not the same thing as having it topping out when you're tipping into a corner and skittling you off the road...