Just had my stock suspension set up professionally...

[lee1980]

oooh its like Christmas! hehe I bet you try and squeeze shock together with your hands to lol hehe

 

[Copycat73]

Just got back from having a static suspension setup

had already "Turned-up" the settings after this week-end
but will give these settings a try ..
thanks.

 

[RipGroove]

Just got back from 3 days riding around Ireland with these settings and the bike performed flawlessly! I think the amazing Irish roads had something to do with it though!


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[Yatesy]

Some cracking info here, might start having a play with my settings

Would never go as high as 42 on the rear. I've been on 36 front and back since I got the bike home.

 

[Tmenovsky]

Suspension

Am the same weight, your settings helped me a lot, did exactly the same settings and the bike is much better. Thanks

 

[takahe]

Just got my matte grey Tracer here in France. thank you so much for the info and excellent pics.Rides a treat on your settings.
Paul

 

[shigidar]

i wondering about the rear tyre pressure, there is a reason manufacturers set the recommended psi. Reducing 15% is sure to affect the tyre grip and wear and handling, but in what way? to the better or to the worse?

 

[stevecbr]

the 36/42 is to cover themselves in case of an accident and you are 2 up. 36/36 is fine solo riding, and should be 36/42 for 2 up riding. As they know people cant be bothered to pump their tyres to carry a pillion, its easier to just state 36/42. In theory running your rear tyre at 36 it will last longer, and not square off as quick

 

[drumwrecker]

As I understand it 36/42 is standard for all bikes. It applies to my VFR VTEC and K13s although my TDM900a was 33/36-42 with a passenger according to the handbook.
I wonder what police accident investigators would make of 36psi when the handbook says 42psi?

Something I did to several of my bikes was to put 15w oil in the forks instead of 10w. On one, the TDM I added progressive springs although there are arguments against them. There was a definite improvement on the front end due to the heavier oil.
I suppose the bottom line is to try and have the best quality suspension you can afford.
I can remember going over a series of bumps in a road on my TDM900a and complaining to my mate at the tea stop and he replied "what bumps", he rides a KTM 950 Adventure with White Power suspension which is very good quality.

 

[drumwrecker]

MCN did an article on improving the forks and to my surprise recommended 5w fork oil and tyres at 36/36psi.
Shows how wrong a non expert can be.
They do say suspension is a black art

 

[donut]

Does anyone know what the ideal sag settings should be for the front and back and if so what are they?

 

[RipGroove]

Does anyone know what the ideal sag settings should be for the front and back and if so what are they?

I'm pretty sure as a general rule with most bikes the sag should be 1/3 of the total travel. That said though there are some very good threads on FZ09.org with some sag settings in.


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[engineer1]

good post if the weather clears up ill try them ... been suffering with the suspension on fast road rides .. thanks

 

[Jesse Van Nek]

Wollering in corners

Hi guy's, My MT 09F seems to woller around certain corners as if the front suspentions wants to soak up the road but then recoils to hard or something. If i keep the front loaded uo with the brake its not so bad but i just dont think its normal. Im 68/70 kg and i haven't been able to find a shop with information as to how to set it up for my weight. "The place i bought the bike tried to convince me you couldnt even change the dampening on the rear shock" hense i wont deal with them anymore. Has anyone got advice on how i should have mine set up for my weight? Any helps good help cheers!!

 

[RipGroove]

Hi guy's, My MT 09F seems to woller around certain corners as if the front suspentions wants to soak up the road but then recoils to hard or something. If i keep the front loaded uo with the brake its not so bad but i just dont think its normal. Im 68/70 kg and i haven't been able to find a shop with information as to how to set it up for my weight. "The place i bought the bike tried to convince me you couldnt even change the dampening on the rear shock" hense i wont deal with them anymore. Has anyone got advice on how i should have mine set up for my weight? Any helps good help cheers!!

The only real way to sort the suspension out if you can't get the stock equipment to feel right is to install aftermarket suspension. I would definitely suggest having it set up to your weight at proper place. I'm sure there will be somewhere within an hours ride from wherever you happen to be, it doesn't take long and usually doesn't cost too much. At least then if it still doesn't feel right then you know for sure that you'll be looking at aftermarket kit.

Mine has been much improved by having it set up by a proper place and I now feel I'm getting the best out of the stock equipment. That said though it would most definitely be even better with aftermarket kit installed and set to my weight.


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[Jesse Van Nek]

Yeah i guess i need to ring around some more, go directly to a suspensions joint rather then moto shops. Cheers mate.

 

[RipGroove]

Yeah i guess i need to ring around some more, go directly to a suspensions joint rather then moto shops. Cheers mate.

Yeah that's it, there are plenty of places around that specialise in prepping track and race bikes. Stick a thread up in the forum here asking if anyone knows anywhere decent in your area. Or Google it.


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[motorcycleboy]

Hi guy's, My MT 09F seems to woller around certain corners as if the front suspentions wants to soak up the road but then recoils to hard or something. If i keep the front loaded uo with the brake its not so bad but i just dont think its normal. Im 68/70 kg and i haven't been able to find a shop with information as to how to set it up for my weight. "The place i bought the bike tried to convince me you couldnt even change the dampening on the rear shock" hense i wont deal with them anymore. Has anyone got advice on how i should have mine set up for my weight? Any helps good help cheers!!

Welcome to the forum and happy new year!
As i'm the same weight as you (68-70kg/150-154lbs) i suggest you until you find time to visit a specialist, to set the front springs preload at 6 rings showing (soft) and set the right leg's rebound reduced enough to avoid "pogo-stick" phenomenon after braking. Standard springs weight is 75kg/cm almost ideal for our weight..
At rear as we talk about stock shock i suggest to put the preload at 4 (for solo riding) and rebound from full soft till midle according your riding style/preferences and road condition..
Enjoy your bike.

 

[Jesse Van Nek]

Welcome to the forum and happy new year!
As i'm the same weight as you (68-70kg/150-154lbs) i suggest you until you find time to visit a specialist, to set the front springs preload at 6 rings showing (soft) and set the right leg's rebound reduced enough to avoid "pogo-stick" phenomenon after braking. Standard springs weight is 75kg/cm almost ideal for our weight..
At rear as we talk about stock shock i suggest to put the preload at 4 (for solo riding) and rebound from full soft till midle according your riding style/preferences and road condition..
Enjoy your bike.

Great info mate your a Legend, ill give it a try! Thanks

 

[Triple Trouble]

6 rings showing???
More like 1-2 max...
Wind the damping in fully and back it off one while turn...