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| Author: | Dunk1976 [ 08 Jan 2013 07:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Suspension settings |
I was looking at the suspension settings on my bike and they seem to be at roughly the setting for my weight 9 stone, as set in the manual which is as the bike was when I got it, what would be the settings for the suspension when it came out of the factory as I want to put it back to stock settings. Any help would be cool |
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| Author: | gunter [ 08 Jan 2013 08:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Suspension settings |
There had been two Fuell issues that covered suspension setup in greater detail than the user's manual. Maybe they are still available for download somewhere. |
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| Author: | Dunk1976 [ 08 Jan 2013 08:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Suspension settings |
I've seen something somewhere but was wanting to put it as it came out of the factory and start from there, so I can log what I do and where I started from cheers |
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| Author: | Dannyboy [ 08 Jan 2013 13:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Suspension settings |
Surely it wouldn't matter how it came out of the factory? Wouldn't any responsible dealer set it up for your weight before sale? I dunno, but when I played with my set up I started with the basic from the manual. When you start looking into it properly it gets a bit confusing with static sag etc.. I found an article online that contained Shaun Higbee's aggressive riding settings and used that as a base setting at my weight. These settings felt much better for me, but horses for courses? |
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| Author: | Dunk1976 [ 08 Jan 2013 14:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Suspension settings |
Yeah that article is on Steve turnbull xb pages, I suppose it could start their and reduce it until it suits I just don't want to mess it up too much |
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| Author: | kevmean [ 08 Jan 2013 15:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Suspension settings |
You might find that being a midget you will struggle to get an ideal setting with stock springs   The problem with suspension is that they have to try and make it acceptable for both midgets and fat bastards ...................you then find it isn't ideal for either
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| Author: | Dunk1976 [ 08 Jan 2013 15:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Suspension settings |
I'm not a midget I'm actually a dwarf :lol: |
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 08 Jan 2013 15:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Suspension settings |
Dunk1976 wrote: I'm actually a dwarf :lol: Are you happy  
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| Author: | Dunk1976 [ 08 Jan 2013 16:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Suspension settings |
If read my posts it will give you a clue or look below 
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| Author: | Dannyboy [ 08 Jan 2013 17:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Suspension settings |
Dunk1976 wrote: Yeah that article is on Steve turnbull xb pages, I suppose it could start their and reduce it until it suits I just don't want to mess it up too much You can't mess it up too much because you can always put it back to what the manual says. Just keep a note of each setting adjustment tyre pressures can also be adjusted to suit but many people stick to manufacturers guidelines but, like Kev says, how can one specific value suit both heavy and light?
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| Author: | kevmean [ 08 Jan 2013 17:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Suspension settings |
Dannyboy wrote: Dunk1976 wrote: Yeah that article is on Steve turnbull xb pages, I suppose it could start their and reduce it until it suits I just don't want to mess it up too much You can't mess it up too much because you can always put it back to what the manual says. Just keep a note of each setting adjustment tyre pressures can also be adjusted to suit but many people stick to manufacturers guidelines but, like Kev says, how can one specific value suit both heavy and light?yep ..a 10lb spring is always a 10lb spring regardless of how much preload you put on it ..... as it says all you do is alter the preload which is the amount the spring is compressed before you start using it. So if you are very light or very heavy you are better off if possible starting out with a spring more suited to your weight. |
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| Author: | WILLYBUELL [ 08 Jan 2013 17:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Suspension settings |
what is your bike not doing but you think it should be doing in the handeling dept dude ,try rideing it as if youve just told your girlfriend ,wife ,fella ,ladyboy there sister or brother is a better ride SOOOOOORRRRTED  
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| Author: | Dunk1976 [ 08 Jan 2013 18:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re: Suspension settings |
yep ..a 10lb spring is always a 10lb spring regardless of how much preload you put on it ..... as it says all you do is alter the preload which is the amount the spring is compressed before you start using it. So if you are very light or very heavy you are better off if possible starting out with a spring more suited to your weight.[/quote] Yeah that's sort of what I mean sometimes my weight can even go as low as 8 stone  I know, but where do I go on the spring idea or should I just get on with it. Probably just my inexperience :lol:
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| Author: | kevmean [ 08 Jan 2013 18:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Re: Suspension settings |
Dunk1976 wrote: yep ..a 10lb spring is always a 10lb spring regardless of how much preload you put on it ..... as it says all you do is alter the preload which is the amount the spring is compressed before you start using it. So if you are very light or very heavy you are better off if possible starting out with a spring more suited to your weight. Yeah that's sort of what I mean sometimes my weight can even go as low as 8 stone I know, but where do I go on the spring idea or should I just get on with it. Probably just my inexperience :lol:[/quote]It might be worth checking if any of the big suspension companys make alternative springs for the XB's ....If they do they should also be able to tell you what spring rate you need for your weight (which should also include all your riding gear) and they should also be able to help you with set up. |
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| Author: | Dunk1976 [ 08 Jan 2013 18:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Suspension settings |
Cheers Kev I will get googling and possibly a bit of ogling |
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