need suspension help/ guidance

[avdigigeek]

Hey all,
I'm finally going to grow a set and take the racing school on may 12th.
Will there be suspension gurus there that can help me set up my suspension?
If so who will be there? I just bought an ohlins and need to set it up.
thanks in advance

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

There usually is a couple.

[loc_dogg]

Do it yourself. You ride the bike so you know what it feels like and what you want it to feel like.

http://listproc.ucdavis.edu/archives/cbx/log0611/0076.html

Never be afraid of adjusting your suspension.

[251am]

Do it yourself. You ride the bike so you know what it feels like and what you want it to feel like.

http://listproc.ucdavis.edu/archives/cbx/log0611/0076.html

Never be afraid of adjusting your suspension.

That's the 1st flow chart I've ever enjoyed                  

[JBraun]

Do it yourself. You ride the bike so you know what it feels like and what you want it to feel like.

It won't do any good if the rider doesn't know what to adjust to achieve the desired result. A good suspension tuner will help you get baseline settings, then he'll listen to your feedback and help you adjust the bike to your liking.

Too many guys feel around in the dark and expect results.

If you're in the midwest, I strongly recommend Ryan @ Suspension Solutions (712) 540-1117 is his mobile #. You can trust him to give sound advice, and he really knows his stuff. They handle Ohlins, Penske and Traxxion.

[Sobottka]

ryan is the man!

[tstruyk]

yuuuup, ryan's awesome!

[Super Dave]

What bike?  How much do you weigh?

Springs need to be first on the list.  If you're posting from CLSB...

At a potential 220, you need to make sure you've got the right spring on the new shock.  And I'd double check that.  Sometimes those aren't right.  Front OEM springs aren't going to be enough either.  It's not expensive to do those things.

[Jeff]

If your school is at Blackhawk you'll have a choice between Suspension Solutions (Ryan) or Ed Kwaterski of Trackside Engineering.

Personally I know both and simply use Ed because he was around before Ryan was in the midwest.  I don't thinik either is a bad choice and will be well worth your time/money.

[avdigigeek]

yep my school is up at black hawk the 12th  should be fun.
thanks for the info I'll try and get a hold of these guys before then.
thanks.

[catman]

+1--pro suspenders use-- if you dont spend with someone good , you may spend at the salvage yard-   

heres my1st generation  SV -Valley engined / set up by speedwerks.......Dover Delaware..



Got the Thermosman rubbed 05 1K gxr forks from SEAN CONRAD 8),marvics from YOYODYNE ::), alth rotors/michelin slicks  from sportbiketrackgear.com

no guesswork while I'm learning  suspension- nice chart above- got it laminated at lunch break! Thanks alot! John

[EX_#76]

Hey all,
I'm finally going to grow a set and take the racing school on may 12th.
Will there be suspension gurus there that can help me set up my suspension?
If so who will be there? I just bought an ohlins and need to set it up.
thanks in advance

You will meet at least 100 gurus with 100 different opinions.  If you are taking the school you do not need to go fast, but you need to stay on two wheels to get your license.  It will provide significant distraction to have 100 guys telling you how to set up your bike.  Just ride the bike below your or the bikes limits, which ever comes first.  If you choose to adjust things during the riders school, treat the bike like you have never ridden it before until you feel it out.  The bike might handle worse, suprising you with a new handling characteristic.  If I were in your position and the bike works well enough to get around the track, I would leave it alone.  Go to a test and tune day to sort the bike out.  Then you can focus on the bike without learning flags and procedures.