How do I set up my sportbike suspension?

How do I set up my sportbike suspension?

Step-by-step bike suspension setup

1. Write everything down.
2. Set sag on front forks.
3. Adjusting the front preload.
4. Adjusting your front compression.
5. Adjusting your front rebound.
6. Set sag on rear shock.
7. Adjusting your rear rebound.
8. High/low-speed compression.

How do I adjust my adjustable motorcycle suspension?

Start by turning the knob as far as it will naturally go clockwise. Then, once you’ve reached the end, turn it counterclockwise to the other end, counting clicks as you go. Once you have that number, you want to set the knob to the center.

Does preload affect ride height?

Adjusting preload simply determines the motorcycle’s ride height. Basically, when ride height is overly high there is too little sag. The bike rides near the top of its suspension travel, it’s stiff, uncomfortable, and if you’re vertically challenged you may have trouble reaching the ground.

What should my motorcycle sag be?

Aim for approximately 30mm of static sag for street riding and 25mm for the track. If you have too much sag, tighten up the front preload. Too little, and you’ll have to loosen the adjusters accordingly. One turn on the adjuster will usually change sag by about one millimeter.

What does adjusting preload do on a motorcycle?

Preload is used to adjust the shock or spring to the correct range of operation within the suspension’s travel-more preload will raise the bike up on its suspension, keeping you near the top of its travel. With less preload, the bike sits lower and closer to the bottom of its suspension travel.

Where can I find more information about suspension setup for sportbike?

You can also use the tables to find which issues of Sport Rider each bike was tested. For more information about suspension setup, visit our Sportbike Suspension Guide, which has a setup guide, a suspension tuning guide, and links to various useful articles on the site.

When should I rebuild my bike’s suspension?

If the rebound damping is cranked up to the maximum and the bike still feels soft and wallowy, you may need to rebuild the suspension components. Problem: When Richard gets on the brakes aggressively while approaching a corner, the bike’s rear end begins to swap side-to-side, and feels as if it wants to pivot around the front.

What should I look for when changing my motorcycle suspension?

Check your steering head bearings for notchiness or tightness and replace them if needed. And most importantly, squared-off or worn out tires will mask almost any suspension change you make. The following is an outline of the major steps that will be taken to bring you bike into a good riding setup that will help you enjoy your riding experience.

How do you set rebound damping on a bike suspension?

Rebound damping can be initially set as follows: With the sag properly set and the bike at rest and off its stand, firmly push on the triple clamp (don’t hold on the brake or push the handlebar) or seat. When you let go, the suspension should rebound quickly to its original position–but not beyond.