Suspension settings

[Frenchbob]

I'm going to start playing with the suspensions settings on my standard Sachs forks and rear [V11 Sport 2002], in preparation for the summer and two-up, laden running.

 

To save me some grief, can someone who has a record of useful settings let me know what they were?

 

Many thanks,

 

Bob

[mdude]

do a search, I found some very useful tips from a year ago in here. and please, dont get Ratchet started on this

 

EDIT: I found this one to be particularly helpful

 

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3437&hl=

[Frenchbob]

That's useful, Martin: thanks. My bike handles very well and I don't want to spoil it. Judging by what I've found, someone has already been at the suspension. However, I do have a pillion and luggage to carry this summer... so I shall be experimenting. Thanks again: I was hoping someone would have optimum settings at their finger-tips, or know where in the maze that is our archive to find them!

[PEPPERONI BROS.]

Bob, I've had good results using Graham from NZ's suspension settings along with Rich Maund's recomendation for 7w fork oil. Graham does a good job of explaining how to set the sag and what compression and rebound settings bring the best results. Have fun, Tom

[Frenchbob]

Bob, I've had good results using Graham from NZ's suspension settings along with Rich Maund's recomendation for 7w fork oil. Graham does a good job of explaining how to set the sag and what compression and rebound settings bring the best results. Have fun, Tom

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Thanks for that, Tom. If I make any breakthroughs I'll get back! Meanwhile I now have some ideas to work with.