| Author | Message | ||
     Speedbrake |
Hi Guys, Ok, probably more a language problem than a technical problem:- ) I would like a more relaxed ride for my 1125CR. I am not an aggressive driver. I don't commute, just sunday morning curvy road drives. I get the preload part, but I am confused about the rebound. For a more comfortable ride, I need to soften the rebound also? Is that a decrease in damping or an increase? Because increase in damping means slowing shock returns, right? So I need to decrease the damping for a softer ride? Is front same as back in this relation? Like I said: Maybe it's more a language problem for a European guy like me:-) | ||
| Kruizen |
Heres a good overview: http://aprilia.rsvmille.home.comcast.net/~aprilia. rsvmille/bikes/suspension_guide.htm | ||
| Dannybuell |
if you get preload then softer is compression valving. tighten it up too much and your eyeballs will vibrate. rebound controls the rate of recovery. edited (Message edited by dannybuell on February 20, 2013) | ||
| Duphuckincati |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv8DY5Prl5c | ||
| Jdugger |
If your suspension isn't freshly serviced, it will perform quite differently than one that is, btw. It's amazing what fresh oil, seals, and polishing the fork tubes can do. | ||
| Bumpnzx3 |
That is a very, very true statement. It's a night and day difference. | ||
| Skntpig |
Jdugger, What do you polish the tubes with? | ||
| Jdugger |
My suspension guy does it. It's a really fine polishing cloth that will smooth nicks and imperfections in the fork tubes caused by rocks, etc. Think of something like a loose weave shop cloth with some 2000+ grit in it. | ||
| Wymaen |
Oh...so 40grit floor stripping discs are NOT the way to go? Glad I checked Badweb!  | ||
| Duphuckincati |
Well that would assure you that your tubes will never rust anyway. | ||
| Wymaen |
I'll just gob some QuikSteel on there if they seem to be sliding too smoothly  |
