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How do you tell if suspension is too harsh due to preload or compression damping

Hi dave i got a 2008 r1 how and i am 90kg without helmet etc how to fix my suspension for track ?

Good video cheers, versys 650 same engine but with comfort would be my recommendation.

Compression - pre-loading. Sorry for peeing

Tyre

I use an ass-meter for years. Works every time. 10-12k miles every set.

I came here to see how you put the calipers back together without destroying the new seals. Grease was my first choice also. Thanks for the confirmation. I just completed tearing down my 2004 600RR's front calipers and I learned 2 things. 1) 100 psi of compressed air and a sealed chamber make a deadly projectile. 2) Using (2) "C" clamps (large vice grips) is way safer. I clamped one inside each piston and left about 2-3mm of space for the piston to move out. You're not marring the back of the calipers as the vice grips are loose but locked. Now each time you use compressed air you can control the removal of the pistons by loosening the vice grips a little at a time until both pistons are all the way out. It takes 3-4 times but it's way easier and safer. There's no more need to endanger fingers, teeth, and eyes. I'm blessed to still have all mine. I did find the piston though...

Thanks. Another great video. In my case I adjust the levers the way you do it, sitting as if I was in 'race mode', with my weight probably slightly more towards the front rather than in a relaxed position. That changes down the lever angle a little bit, it makes me lower them a couple of degrees more. Probably fine millimetric adjustments like this one make no difference. The important thing as you said is that nothing is getting in the way and that you set the appropriate distance as well. You have a radial pump, I have an axial one, yours should give you more feel. I don't have the knob with numbers to set the distance, but I do it by moving the lever along the handlebar towards the bike, that also gives me (at least to me) more feel as by doing so, I get more leverage (it compensates a bit the fact that it's axial rather than radial). Thanks again

Thank you Dave! I never thought of pulling the lever while tightening, makes perfect sense, I've just done it after watching your video. What I used to do was simply pull the lever until you can feel it brakes, then tighten, but keep the lever pulled makes more sense, even though with floating discs it might never be absolutely perfect. As far as cleaning I do it like you, and also use compressed air. Thank you, just discovered your channel, I'm sure I'll find some other useful videos. One little tip for you, if I may, when I work on low part of the motorcycle I don't use a chair but I sit on the floor, that keeps my back straight and it helps in the long run, particularly if you work a lot. You probably already know this and chose the chair not to be in the way of the camera, but it's something that should be kept in mind. I'm 45, so I'm starting to look after my back as much as possible so that I can ride small sports bikes for hours without straining my muscles. Keep up the good work.

I wanna have the baby of the dude wearing the Red Sox hat.

So for the U.S. I double the Cautionary limit signs 04 cbr1000rr and my suspension (ohlins)guy characterizes that as "conservative riding" I'm running 32 psi F&R Michelin pilot 2ct. Thoughts?

Stupid Rich people own bikes over 750 cc ... because the added weight + hp .. doesnt help go faster ! makes up for there weener size maybe ? mpg gets were you could drive a car and do better! im 650 savage : cheep .. 400 lbs 72 mpg.. im green for the enviroment! im cheep on parts.. easy on tires 3x of a harley last longer!!!! im 26 lbs cold and tote tools+ lunchbox . A 450 honda four can do 130 mph .. still get 50+mpg..why go so big.. 1200 or 1700. soo stupid.. they toteing there coffin with them ..if fall on them! hvy bikes need tite tire to keep shape.. light bike does it at lower psi + moregive when bumps!

I LOVE that you quoted my favorite Monty Python movie, so very underrated lol.

How does that frame handle the horsepower?

Cheers 👌

I had the same problem with my "stove knob" key. I used a paper towel to pad it and pliers to pull. Probably hadn't been removed in years. Cleaned off old grease, spray lube on key then worked it, all good now.

The ideal position of the brake lever is tricky to me, considering that you can reach it quicker following acceleration if it's tilted further upwards but I guess the question is where is your wrist position the most amount of time? Probably at 1/4 throttle or so to maintain speed.

Dave… why so cockey?🥴

@DaveMoss Is Everything alright Dave ..? Haven't seen you on here in so long my friend. Hope everything is Really good with you. Miss ya my Friend. Hello Other Dave .. haha.

I ride a bike on public roads and I’m sure the tire company know what they are talking about with there tires, your talking about race bikes on race track. It’s the same with cars we put the recommended pressure by the company. So if your saying the things your saying then we should be complicated about cars aswell . No road motorcyclist does what you say , your ridiculous, no one is listening to you because your overthinking and over complicating things. 👎👎

Image stabilisation on the camera is seriously messed up!

Why start with the same pressure front and rear when the sticker says 36/42?

Have watched your video for a few years, enjoyed but bit technical but that's your style👍 could do with better indoor lightings😊.....sorry, this video is 8 years old🙊

Suspension quality plays a huge role.

Hi Dave, Would you happen to know the oil level/ quantity when swapping seals on the Ohlins FG43 road and track forks? It’s for road use and is fitted to my Ducati 996s, I can’t find this information online, My forks have the 2 blue nuts up top. Thanks

I just did this to a bike I had rebuilt the forks on... Suberb. Now rides like it should. Thank you so much... Everyday is day to learn something new. 👍

Thank you very much!

@3:58 nice and smooth ??? thats not what i was thinkin

My 2021 mt07 has no static sag at all, even when the pre load is all fully slacked off.what do i do?

Seemed hella close to material when painting.. maybe clean room so dont paint on bugs and everything else that floats around outside

if i am installing a rear shock thats 2.5inches shorter in length that the original shock ,physically what part of the bike has to move to just make this installation possible? thanks

What a freaking gorgeous bike!

Will lower or higher pressures create more heat??

thank you!

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There are some symptoms tha defy adjustment cures like "vibrational white finger" a REAL thing they arnt totally even sure why it happens but cold weather and vibration for such affected folks invovles vibration and temperature and length of time riding. If affected your fingers turn white and start looking like shriveled grapes and numb and pain ...never had the issue until last year something to do with nerves....just saying there are things that defy simple fixes....well beyond not riding your motorcycle etc

Are they in the us?

Didnt understand a word Dave was saying...😅

Honestly thanks Dave, I've always known of you as a legend in the sportbike track community, This video helped me go from feeling like my leaking fork was the end of the world to just another chance to refresh my bike and bring it back to performing how it should. Especially being a second owner and the bike being at ab 12 mi, where the description describes my fork oil as being fork water, lol.

Like # 402 for the songs of these sausage creatures! Dave, what is your inseam? I see by FAQ stats the 1200S Duc seat height is listed at 33.5": is that seat adjustable? Hope your recovery is going well, and recommend a look into the Gerson Therapy approach to diet and the C recovery! Thank You for all your great works!

Very helpful thanks

What the correct sag for the front suspension, in mm?

ok, but my BMW has obnoxious warnings for anything below 36psi

By the way people, don't get sucked into this helium bullshit, it is a waste of time, just go riding and enjoy yourself.

When you go touring, you only have to put the right pressure in when you leave. Because you are riding every day, the tyre gets hot and maintains the pressure. Just kick your tyres in the morning and if they are nice and firm you will be right to go. Of course if you feel a lack of normal grip check the pressure. I have ridden around Australia, only checking my tyres once, no bs. Safe riding people.

Dave, you indicate in this video that you want to keep the same "length". However, the racetech springs to replace the OEM springs are much longer. they say to cut the spacer. does having "more" coils of spring change anything? or by cutting the spacer, is it effectively just accounting for the extra length and doesn't change the functionality of the system? Thank you! --Justin

Fantastic!

Locktite not necessary?..I seldom use it anyway.. lol