Free Sag??

Started by Xian_13, January 17, 2003, 03:02:59 PM

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Xian_13

How do you measure free sag?

By adding or subtracting Sag, what FXs are there?

And what is a good Starting pointof sag, for a guys trying to learn what his sespention is doing?

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Dawn

#1
QuoteHow do you measure sag?


You try and pass the pencil test without leaning back and holding your breath.

Dawn   ;D

Xian_13

Well I passed that test, but thats because I have yet to grow man boobs....
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Secondary Highway & Swift Molly's Motor Circus
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sportbikepete

FX's ? What may I ask are FX's.

sportbikepete


Xian_13

CCS/ASRA Midwest #140
Secondary Highway & Swift Molly's Motor Circus
facebook.com/SwiftMolly
Michelin • STT

sportbikepete

Always go with the first instinct. lolol

EX#996

QuoteWell I passed that test, but thats because I have yet to grow man boobs....

LOL !!!!!

I was wondering if you would understand.  Good job!

Dawn   ;D
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mdr14

oh heck I thought you were giving out " Free" sag, I wanted some. :(
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tzracer

Measuring free sag. You will need a helper or 2.

Lift the bike so that the rear suspension is not supporting the weight of the bike. Measure between a point on the swingarm (usually the rear axle or end of swingarm) to a point on the frame (I try to use a point such that the measurement is close to verticle). Lets call this measurement A. With the rear wheel supporting the weight of the bike, push down on the rear of the bike and let it return. Take a measurement using the same points as before. Call this measurement B. Lift up on the rear of the bike and let it drop on its own. Repeat the measurement, call this C. Take an average of B and C ; (B+C)/2. subtract this average from A. This will be the free sag.

Around 5 to 10 mm is a good starting point.
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