| Author | Message | ||
     03xb9r |
going to the track, and i wanted to know what settings you guys that also ride on the track have. how much preload, how many turns out on rebound and compression, ect. just so i can get a good baseline and then go from there once i do a couple laps. | ||
| Mookie |
i think others are going to suggest the settings that come with your owners manual. i know there is a link to someone elses settings too but i dont know where | ||
| Needforspeed2 |
Mookie, I did my first track with my XB9S last year and I was really suprised at how poorly it handled with the stock settings. I had Marcus Mc bain w/ RPS set it up for me after the first session and the difference was like night and day !. I'm not sure what Marcus did, but I strongly suggest getting it set up to fit you. | ||
| 03xb9r |
needforspeed, do you know what the settings are? | ||
| Blublak |
The settings are going to based on your weight and your riding style. I'm moderately aggressive and heavy (200+lbs) so my settings may not work for you. Start with the chart in the book (as suggested) I had my dealer set it for me according to those factors and my first track day/CLASS the bike handled perfectly for me. DON'T RELY ON SETTINGS FOR OTHER RIDERS! There is no 'one solution to all problems' when it comes to suspension and bike set up. If you don't have a good dealer, check with the track day sponsors for more info, they may have someone on hand to assist you over the phone. Oh and you'll need help from a friend to get the settings right, since you'll need to be on the bike to set sag etc., I think there is more info available about suspension settings at Sportrider.com .. but reading some of what they've written about the Buell's.. well.. maybe they have no clue about it either.. hehehehehe.. Later, | ||
| Needforspeed2 |
03xb9r, Man, I don't know what they are ! As I said, I'm not sure what he did, a twist here, a bounce there, then some screw turning and --Walllahh ! Just like magic ! | ||
| Two_buells |
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| Austinrider |
03xb9r The best / closest thing you can do is set your rear preload to your weight. If you feel you have the know-how try setting the front fork pre-load to your weight also. I highly suggest you go to http://www.roadracinghelp.com (marcus Mcbain's website) and read up on some of the black magic that is suspension setting. Where do you live? What track day organizers are you using? I really suggest you get somebody who specializes in that stuff (like Marcus) to help you with your settings. When he did my bike, it took 3 people to do it properly. Me sitting on the bike, my buddy holding it up, and Marcus working his magic. It cost me 20 bucks for the basic service. Again, like it was stated earlier. Its very individualistic. I weigh about 240 or so, Im 6'2" so my settings probably wont work for you. It was by far the cheapest and best investment I have ever made on my buell. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
I am going to ask some of you others this question though since it fits in with the subject... How far above the triple tree is the top of your front fork? | ||
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| Boulderbiker |
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| Needforspeed2 |
Wycked, I have 5 lines showing. | ||
| Boulderbiker |
I don't think he meant your preload marks, I think he meant how much of the outer fork tubes are above the the top yoke of your triple tree. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
Yup. when my 9 was delivered the forktubes were flush with the triple tree, when my 12 was delivered the top of the tubes was about half an inch above the triple trees. | ||
| Marcus_mcbain |
Guys, I setup over a thousand motorcycles last year. Of all the R-6's, GSXR's, etc...No two "identical" motorcycles are setup the same. Geometry, Preload, and Compression/Rebound can be set by a "spec" sheet, but if you really want to get it done right, take it to a pro. He will have to setup by "feel". Best of luck to you all, Marcus |
