Gen1 Rebound Damping Dilema

[know your limitations]

It's impossible to dial in too much or too little damping and the factories supply them this way deliberately to stop the ill-informed from messing up big time.

Cheers for the info Mike, that pretty much sums up what you said previously.


I've had chance now to try out my new settings and they've made a ton of difference. The bike feels much more composed, especially when "making progress" and in undulating corners. If I'm honest, I've overdone the damping at the front and rear a touch.
Up front, the bars now feel a bit vibey and you can see this effect in the reflection in the mirrors. At the rear, when I go over a big bump, the back is now a bit too unforgiving and gives me a little kick up the backside sending me forwards on the seat a couple of inches. It's miles better than the marshmallow effect of previous but a little disconcerting nevertheless.
Still, if you don't try these things, you'll never know and I reckon 3 or so clicks in "direction b" in the manual should solve it.
Thanks again from a much more dynamic (and much comfier) rider.