Author Topic: Suspension Settings (Read 11725 times)

Bracechenko · « **on:** 15 October 2011, 08:12:37 pm »

I fancy fiddling with my suspension to try and get it better suited to me. I have no particular gripes about the current setup but am aware that out of the box it'll be setup to cover the middle ground of riders/rider style etc.

So, are there any suspension gurus in here that talk of pre-load, compression and rebound with an aged wisdom that will be able to help me conquer the dark art?

I'm about 80kgs, use the bike for ride out's only so generally like it a little responsive but at the same time I don't want to be crashing over every bump in the road so not much to work on I know but any suggestions are welcome.

It's an '07 FZ1-S by the way

Falcon 269 · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 October 2011, 08:19:09 pm »

This will get you pointed in the right direction.

http://www.gostar-racing.com/club/motorcycle_suspension_set-up.htm

Bracechenko · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 October 2011, 08:31:14 pm »

Oooh I shall look see. Considering taking it to the boys at K-Tech...saw they ran a suspension setup day recently at half price but I was on hols so couldn't make it. Anyone go?

Will have a read through this in the meantime

Ian-man · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 October 2011, 07:47:35 pm »

There is a place called 'Reactive Suspension' north of York who is good. A lad at my 'ivanising' day had his done.

Rode down, bloke stripped his forks, renewed bushes where needed, seals, oil and new internals and springs for rider weight. Back together and set up for sag, rebound etc. Rode home again.

SteveCardiff · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 October 2011, 08:20:05 pm »

You're in South Wales ain't you Bracechenko? There's a bloke who used to be on here called Rusty Nutz. He's in Church Village and is well versed in suspender twidling. He also rated the K-Tech boys very highly as they done him a great deal on a re-vale job this very day.

Maybe admin will have an e-mail addy for him??

bumble bee · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 April 2012, 11:14:07 am »

hi could any 1 help me on suspension hints as i have just bough a fazer fzs1000s.
can i run on the factory suspension 2 up or do i need to upgrade bike is on a 03 plate
cheers douggy

devilsyam · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 April 2012, 11:41:47 am »

need to sort the rear end out first before assessing the front

mcyoungy · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 April 2012, 01:57:17 pm »

Quote from: bumble bee on 16 April 2012, 11:14:07 am

hi could any 1 help me on suspension hints as i have just bough a fazer fzs1000s.
can i run on the factory suspension 2 up or do i need to upgrade bike is on a 03 plate
cheers douggy

depends on how much you both weigh in at and how you like your bike to handle.

ghostbiker · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 April 2012, 03:32:37 pm »

I am down in Kent right now and a guy doing some work on my brother's house recomended Tagg racing in Ashford. Anyone had any dealings? They are ment to be good at set ups and also dyno work. Was tempted to get my sag set up front and rear as its a bitch to do on your own LOL

mcyoungy · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 April 2012, 03:42:13 pm »

Tagg racing sold a mate of mine a 350LC which was a pile of shite fit for the skip. Save your pennies and get a mate to help set your sag.

If you haven't got any mates see if there's a forum member local to you that will help.

What do you weigh? You might find that you can't get the sag you want anyways.

jabbascot · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 April 2012, 08:06:11 pm »

Can anyone recommend the rider sag measurements as fitted new springs and hagon shock
cheers

tomlinscote · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 April 2012, 08:15:29 pm »

I refer the honourable gent to Mike's post (Falcon) above - the second post in this topic

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mcyoungy · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 April 2012, 08:31:56 pm »

Quote from: jabbascot on 18 April 2012, 08:06:11 pm

Can anyone recommend the rider sag measurements as fitted new springs and hagon shock
cheers

pick a number, any number.......................... Ohlins says rear 25-35mm, front 30-40mm ................. Sag, hmm it's ok as a starting point but you may not like how it feels.

Best thin you can do is ride it, assess what it's doing, adjust, ride, assess, adjust etc

the go-star stuff is pretty good.

steeeve66 · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 April 2012, 08:46:58 pm »

Quote from: ghostbiker on 16 April 2012, 03:32:37 pm

I am down in Kent right now and a guy doing some work on my brother's house recomended Tagg racing in Ashford. Anyone had any dealings? They are ment to be good at set ups and also dyno work. Was tempted to get my sag set up front and rear as its a bitch to do on your own LOL

I live in Kent also and just had HMRacing do my forks - can cert recommend... Let me know if you'd like a hand setting sag etc as I could use some help doing mine

S

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #14 on:** 18 April 2012, 08:59:18 pm »

Don't forget to wear your normal riding gear when doing the Rider sag. This can add quite a few kilos. Weight yourself before then after you put your riding gear on. You'll be suprised.

I'm 5'7" and for riding most days I wear
Justisimo flip up
Textile jacket with linner
Textile over trousers
Leather and Gortex boots
Gloves

If I remember correctly this was just short off 9 kilos. This also included the other crap that you stuff in your pockets when you go rolling. House keys,wallet, phone etc.

Light summer gear or leather gear will also knock off or add a few kilos.

lewiseyers · « **Reply #15 on:** 02 February 2014, 06:23:33 pm »

Quote from: ghostbiker on 16 April 2012, 03:32:37 pm

I am down in Kent right now and a guy doing some work on my brother's house recomended Tagg racing in Ashford. Anyone had any dealings? They are ment to be good at set ups and also dyno work. Was tempted to get my sag set up front and rear as its a bitch to do on your own LOL

care full there part of laguna maidstone and although there ok if things go right they will wipe there hands of you when they dont take your money and run

BEWARE...BE VERY AWARE, they done me for £1300 and a gsxr 1000k6, supposed to do a mastercylinder replacement as a V.O.S.A safety recall (shoulda been free) and i never saw my bike ever again until my neighbour eventually brought it from the salvage company. it was damaged them salvaged by them, then salvage co sold it to my Neighbour,

Id avoid all the bike shops under the LAGUNA MAIDSTONE BANNER, as there all the same there well over priced too at least 30%

just do your reasearch on this group of bike shops the amount of complaints about them on the net is crazy there are 1000s if you look hard enough to find them

locksmith · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 February 2014, 06:59:59 pm »

AS it's approaching 2 years ago I guess he's sorted by now

Why did you never see your bike again?
Must admit I've never heard anyone before with serious issues of Laguna.

richfzs · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 February 2014, 07:08:04 pm »

Oooo, I have, busterdan, once of this parish, has had an absolute nightmare with them recently.

locksmith · « **Reply #18 on:** 03 February 2014, 07:56:47 pm »

Dan, think he lives in Laguna country (Maidstone) nowdays.

I've only ever bought gear from them, usually in a sale!

kitcrazy · « **Reply #19 on:** 03 February 2014, 08:16:40 pm »

steeeve66 im always down your way give us a shout and i'll give you a hand np prob.