Quiks66
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| « Re: Goin to the track (gsr-2nr) | « » 8:01 PM 5/5/2008 |
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Read up on how suspension works in general. I could recommend a number of books and articles posted online, but I don't have links right now. As for your settings, I would say find out the stock settings for your bike (should be in the manual). Adjust the preload for your weight and then leave it alone until you have more experience under your belt. Good to see more /26ers going to the track 
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If you are approximately 140-170lbs, then the suspension has enough adjustment for you. If you fall outside of that range, then ideally you'd get the whole suspension reworked for your weight. But, for your first trackday, I would stick with the stock settings + adjusted preload like ^ said.
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| « Re: Goin to the track (gsr-2nr) | « » 12:14 AM 5/6/2008 |
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I attended my first track day this past weekend and it was a blast.There maybe a vendor who can adjust your suspension for a small fee. This, for me was the best $20 I've ever spent on my bike. Bring cash - most track side vendors don't take anything else.
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| Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad » | | If you are approximately 140-170lbs, then the suspension has enough adjustment for you. If you fall outside of that range, then ideally you'd get the whole suspension reworked for your weight. But, for your first trackday, I would stick with the stock settings + adjusted preload like ^ said. |
HA man i wish I was in that weight range I weigh in at staggering..... 119
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As everyone has stated above, on your 1st TD upgrading suspension is most likely going to be a non issue. Go with the stock settings and you'll be fine. Here are some links regarding your motorcycles suspension, hope they help: http://www.feelthetrack.com/tuning_guide.htm http://www.sportrider.com/tech....html Here is a recommended baseline suspension setting for most bikes. Remeber, there are numerous factors taken into account with regard to suspension settings. This is just a baseline recommended by this magazine in particular. http://www.sportrider.com/bike....html Get ready for the addiction 
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| Quote, originally posted by gsr-2nr » | HA man i wish I was in that weight range I weigh in at staggering..... 119 |
with leathers, boots, gloves, helmet, you will be close to 140
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<-- 235 
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Quiks66
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| Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad » | | <-- 235 |
That's one big baby, Marm!
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Jasper_db1
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| Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad » | | <-- 235 |
I bet you'd be under 230 if you took a good dump
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| Quote, originally posted by Quiks66 » | | That's one big baby, Marm! |
It's all the dim sum, says I.| Quote, originally posted by Jasper_db1 » | | I bet you'd be under 230 if you took a good dump |
Fill and purge. That's me.  Goal is 215 before summer is over. 205 and my CFO says ok to a new(ish) bike.
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