Captain Carling Posted May 2, 2009 Posted May 2, 2009 Hi, ive just purchased a 2001 R1 and the suspension is all set to standard. I weigh in at around 210lbs. I know, or ive read at least, that im too heavy really, but whats the best settings to start with do you think Thanks for any help
jimmythehat Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 hi there, how does bike feel to you with standard set up?? how do you ride? i always found the front was too soft on early rs ,, what tyres are you running ? what pressures ? all these will have effect on how bike handles. also have you adjusted ride hight front and rear if your tall etc?
Captain Carling Posted May 3, 2009 Author Posted May 3, 2009 hi there, how does bike feel to you with standard set up?? how do you ride? i always found the front was too soft on early rs ,, what tyres are you running ? what pressures ? all these will have effect on how bike handles. also have you adjusted ride hight front and rear if your tall etc? On standard, it drops quite a lot at the rear, im on dunlop 208 rr, 35psi front and 38psi rear. The bike is standard ride height
jimmythehat Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 On standard, it drops quite a lot at the rear, im on dunlop 208 rr, 35psi front and 38psi rear. The bike is standard ride height ok, well dunnies have a very sharp profile that makes the bike uneasy in straight line and drop quick into corners,do you feel like the front is gripping well under you? does it feel like it runs wide through corners?if so try dropping the yokes down the forks by 5mm this will put more weight on front tyre and help hold a tighter line through the corners, i always found the best way to start set up is by holding bike upright and using both hands to push down firmly on the tank just in front of fuel cap, if you can get some one to help you do this they or you need to watch the bike react to u pushing down firmly and quickly,, the second person can see if front or back is firmer than the other, its best to get the bike reacting the same front and back, once you have done that then set harder or softer as you require , but match front and back the same so bike moves as one,,
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