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VermilionX · #21 Post by **VermilionX** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:40 pm

dieziege wrote:You keep using this word "pros" but I do not think it means what you think it means.

well that's their job, they get paid to work on suspension.

that's their profession, that makes them professionals.

am i wrong?

Mintbread · #22 Post by **Mintbread** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:25 pm

Just because the suspension is set up for your weight does not make it right. I change my set up depending on where and how I am riding so it is an ongoing thing and not a one off.

You would be better served to pay them the money to show you how to do it and more importantly why.

niterider · #23 Post by **niterider** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:28 pm

In order to alter the suspension other than turning the spring tensioners, one is going to need to get different shocks with different lenghts, and different spring tensions. That will cost a little more than 20$.

VermilionX · #24 Post by **VermilionX** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:29 pm

Mintbread wrote:Just because the suspension is set up for your weight does not make it right. I change my set up depending on where and how I am riding so it is an ongoing thing and not a one off.

You would be better served to pay them the money to show you how to do it and more importantly why.

i know you have to adjust it when you decide to take passengers, but i don't care about that right now.

basically, i want it setup for my weight and to make it better overall especially on cornering.

and i would love to learn how to do it... i will observe and ask questions about it of course when i go there to have it done.

Mintbread · #25 Post by **Mintbread** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:33 pm

VermilionX wrote: i know you have to adjust it when you decide to take passengers, but i don't care about that right now.

basically, i want it setup for my weight and to make it better overall especially on cornering.

and i would love to learn how to do it... i will observe and ask questions about it of course when i go there to have it done.

Once again you have something in your head and you won't budge. I mentioned nothing about passengers in my post.

VermilionX · #26 Post by **VermilionX** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:33 pm

niterider wrote:In order to alter the suspension other than turning the spring tensioners, one is going to need to get different shocks with different lenghts, and different spring tensions. That will cost a little more than 20$.

my bike has these...

RM-Z450 inspired new rear suspension linkage utilizes a forged aluminum alloy link and a forged aluminum link rod that reduces side loads and helps the rear shock absorber move in a smooth arc

New inverted 41mm Showa cartridge front forks are fully adjustable for spring preload, compression damping, and rebound damping

Showa rear shock absorber with a 46mm piston and larger 16mm rod moves the same amount of oil despite a shorter stroke and provides adjustable rebound damping, compression damping and preload settings

it looks like i can adjust more than just spring tension.

VermilionX · #27 Post by **VermilionX** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:34 pm

Mintbread wrote:[

Once again you have something in your head and you won't budge. I mentioned nothing about passengers in my post.

i know, im just saying i know suspension settings is not constant. i just gave that as an example on when it is appropriate to change the settings.

Mintbread · #28 Post by **Mintbread** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:37 pm

Thanks for the tip...

niterider · #29 Post by **niterider** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:38 pm

Yes you sure do have a lot to play with there. All I have is rear air shocks and spring tesioners, and I am too short to be able to use either.

VermilionX · #30 Post by **VermilionX** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:47 pm

niterider wrote:Yes you sure do have a lot to play with there. All I have is rear air shocks and spring tesioners, and I am too short to be able to use either.

more to play w/ means more to mess up if i try it myself w/o supervision.