| Author | Message | ||
     Vall345 |
I'm looking for some guidance/starting points from you track day and drag race gurus. I have the ERB Ohlins damper on my Buell, which I use for street, track day and drag racing. Last Friday I got into a horrible tank slapper at the strip right after the shift into second gear. I know it was more my crappy riding than the bike, since my son was also riding the bike that night, and had no issues. I also never had that happen before, except for the minor headshake we all talk about. For the strip, I have a different rear shock that is lowered and revalved by TRAXXION, up front I have shorter spacers and a strap. I run the damper only a few clicks off of, or full soft, afraid to overdamp. I think the front may have been a little lower, which would aggravate the situation. Also, I have a bad habit of riding with my feet off the pegs and trailing. This obviously puts more load on the handlebars. I did this for years on my other dragbike, but it is a lot lower and longer. Obviously, I'm more the culprit than the bike, plus I know a steering damper is not a cure for stupidity, but I would like to just get some starting points for the settings for street, road course, and if you have experience, the drags. Thanks so much in advance for all your help Sam Orange City, Florida |
