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suspension tension

robfran

robfran

Tuned and Synch'ed
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I managed to get to 9,000k before committing to new tires and went for the Michelin Pilot road 3's. We'll see what we get out of the dual compound but I also got the suspension adjusted to my weight at the same time.
I cannot believe the difference it made across the whole bike. Much more stable but especially under brakes. I came home the long way and could hardly stop riding. A whole new level of enjoyment.

Original - Front Pre-load 5 Rings Rebound 2 Turns out Compression 1/4 turn out
Rear SAG 15mm Rebound 14 clicks Compression 1 1/2 turns
Adjusted - Front Pre-load 3 Rings Rebound 2 Turns out Compression 0
Rear SAG 30mm Rebound 18 clicks Compression 3/4 turns
He also reckons I should change to 7.5w oil

It was the best $60 I've spent
 
If you don't mind me asking... how heavy are you?
A lot of riders could benefit from other riders experience if we can match what someone of "similar mass" has already done.
( I am somewhat "robust" and adjustments for a 165# rider are not too good for my riding :lol: )
 
I have to throw my tuppence worth in here...

I took my '10 Griso se to Southern Cross mc's in north London for the sole purpose of suspension advice and set up, and it turned a stiff, unwieldy wheelbarrow into a motorbike.

Quick history - I chose Don at Southern Cross as I had an Aprilia Tuono a few years back, and Don was racing RSVs ( and sometimes winning ) as well as servicing + tuning Aprilias, and he's an honest, hard working and knowledgeable mechanic. He's also a Kiwi but we'll let that go... (sic).

Every bike has variations in set up, and we are all different weights, shapes, heights and riding styles, and I personally believe that setting up or maximising the potential of your own bikes suspension is one of the top two or three things you should do to make the most of your investment.

Get it done and get into the potential of these great bikes.

Right, that's enough from me...
 
YBFAST said:
If you don't mind me asking... how heavy are you?
A lot of riders could benefit from other riders experience if we can match what someone of "similar mass" has already done.
( I am somewhat "robust" and adjustments for a 165# rider are not too good for my riding :lol: )
Click to expand...

Geared up 68kg. more after tea. oh and those Michelin pilots are the bomb. Chicken strips already down to 1/2 an inch :twisted:
 
Hi,
knucklemoto said:
Get it done and get into the potential of these great bikes.
Click to expand...
"Knucklemoto", what are your suspension settings now?
And what is your weight?

Here are mine:
Front:
Sag 35 mm (3 rings out)
Compression 1,5 turn out
Rebound 1,75 turn out
Fork position 4 stripes above triple tree (standard setting)

Rear:
Sag 45 mm
Compression 1,5 turn out
Rebound 25 clicks

I'm 170 cm above sea level.
My weight is 72 kg (a tiny bit too much, but another hobby of mine is good Belgium beer... :mrgreen: ).
I'm still trying some other settings (suggestions?).
And I'm planning to visit a former long distance racedriver who has a company in tuning (engine and suspension).

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Hello Everyone,

I just purchased a 2007 Griso yesterday!
And I'm interested in your suspension settings.

At 77 kg, I've typically been able to use default OEM settings for motorcycles in the U.S.
But I can already tell that the shock preload is too much as-is.

Thanks for any advice you can share.

Beaufort
 
Great news. just the info I've been lookin for as I'm pretty much the same weight as you (64kg in the shower). I'm still on factory settings as I've wimped out from altering anything so far.
Ian (London)
 
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