I'm about 160lbs without gear..recently I had my front ride sag set according to Race Tech's method. It takes into account stiction on the forks.
L1 = Unladen front fork
L2 = Rider+Bike with fork pushed down and released slowly
L3 = Rider+Bike with fork pushed up and released slowly
Ride Sag = L1-[(L2+L3)/2]
Recommended front fork ride sag :
Street = 30 - 35mm
Track = 25 - 30mm
Recommended rear shock ride sag :
Street = 30 - 35mm
Track = 25 - 30mm
At full soft(preload) my front ride sag = 42mm
At full stiff(preload) my front ride sag = 27mm
I go for 30mm cause my R6 08 is a daily driver as well as a track bike..
Final preload setting : 4 rings (3 turns from full stiff) = 30mm ride sag
Note* Wise ones out there, is there any chance I did it wrongly?? Or I should try any other ride sag numbers?
Should I go for 30mm ride sag for the rear too? Please advise... :YEA
L1 = Unladen front fork
L2 = Rider+Bike with fork pushed down and released slowly
L3 = Rider+Bike with fork pushed up and released slowly
Ride Sag = L1-[(L2+L3)/2]
Recommended front fork ride sag :
Street = 30 - 35mm
Track = 25 - 30mm
Recommended rear shock ride sag :
Street = 30 - 35mm
Track = 25 - 30mm
At full soft(preload) my front ride sag = 42mm
At full stiff(preload) my front ride sag = 27mm
I go for 30mm cause my R6 08 is a daily driver as well as a track bike..
Final preload setting : 4 rings (3 turns from full stiff) = 30mm ride sag
Note* Wise ones out there, is there any chance I did it wrongly?? Or I should try any other ride sag numbers?
Should I go for 30mm ride sag for the rear too? Please advise... :YEA