Suspension "Explained EASY"

[Blimey]

I know there are a few sites advertised on here but i found this one which is broken down and explained in my sort of language (thinko language)

So easy to follow for those who want to have a play.

http://www.gostar-racing.com/informatio ... set-up.htm

However if there are some pro's out there who disagree with what is explained please speak up and let us amators know.

[baz-R]

another little trick is that if your forks are un ajustable or dont have enough ajustment you can change the oil in them to suit. but this affects bound and rebound!

thiner oil= less damping (bouncy)
thicker oil= more damping (stiffer)

2.5w=thin 30w=thick

you can get 2.5,5,10,20,30w fork oils but 2.5 is hard to find
dirt bikes use 5w
most road bikes use 10,20 or 30w

you can blend your own to suit your needs

we will say you have 10w in your forks and you want more damping (stiffer)

if you mix 10w and 20w 50/50 you get 15w or 25/75 you can get 12.5 or 17.5

the key is to look at what you have first and rase it by a 1/4 is a good rule of tumb for most bikes
making sure you have cheaked it first with the corect oil and oil level in yor forks first(it may get a little thiner with age or thicker if some water has got in)

my old (90) vfr750fl was soggy with 10w in it but 12.5 was spot on but 15w was a bit to wooden

also pogressive springs are a cheep and good mod (£60 ish) if you want a higher spring rate and have no preload!