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Turbo
31-07-2015, 02:06 PM
I've recently been getting my head around suspension set-up and trying to get to grips with what the bike is telling me and what I need to do to tackle the feedback I'm getting. I found this great document on suspension setup that covers everything from setting up SAG to adjusting clickers. Well worth a read for anybody interested in finding out more.
Here's a quick excerpt about how the front and rear comp feels with too much and not enough dialled in...

"COMPRESSION DAMPING
Rear Suspension
Too much comp. can cause:
- Rear wheel slides under acceleration
- Harsh ride over bumps, poor ‘hook-up’
Too little comp. can cause:
- Rear wheel starts to bump sideways under acceleration out of corners
- Bike will squat too much under power and cause front end to lose grip.
Front Suspension
Too much comp.:
- Good result during braking
- Feels harsh over bumps
- Pattering mid corner
Too little comp:
- Strong diving on the front
- Unloads the rear too early causing loss of grip
Note: Front end compression adjustment should harmonize with the front fork oil level."

http://teknikmotorsport.com.au/core/media/media.nl?id=12543&c=1262374&h=a9c1662efbc9229bcc6c&whence=

zoidberg
31-07-2015, 02:17 PM
Unreal!!! I've been trying to find something like this myself. Cheers!

Leezx10r
31-07-2015, 05:13 PM
That's some great information into the dark art.
Time to grab a beer and have a read [emoji482][emoji6]

Row
09-08-2015, 10:05 PM
Very Handy! Thank you.