Suspension Tuning

[neilrl79]

I bought my Lightning in February and tuned the suspension in line with the owners manual... for the most part. You see I was kidding myself about how much I weighed so I actually set it up for someone 40lbs lighter than me and I also managed to overlook setting rebound. So tonight I set everything up as it SHOULD be as well as adjusted the handlebars slightly... holy ****, it feels like a whole different bike! I just tooled around the neighborhood slightly but it feels like it is dropping into turns so much quicker now and overall much more responsive. Wish I did it right the first time.

 

[oh9bolt]

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It is the truth, having your suspension up correctly changes the whole bike.

When I bought my bike the suspension setting were different on both forks, I set it to factory and it made the bike handle like it should not like a semi.

Skyline Drive October come down with some of the PA guys.

 

[neilrl79]

Dude, skyline sounds like an awesome trip! I'm definitely going to try and make it.

 

[06xbss]

Setting up the suspension correctly is one of the best modifications you can do to your bike. The ride is more enjoyable and a lot safer.

Started with the factory recommendations for my weight. (plus gear) I'm still playing around with the settings to find what's best for my preferred roads and ridding style.

 

[Poludy]

Where do you find the factory recommended settings?

 

[P3_techman]

Owner's manual or service manual, which is available for download on this site.

 

[P3_techman]

Unless you have an 1125

 

[06xbss]

Should be in the owners manual...

 

[oh9bolt]

Poludy what year is your bike?

 

[Thaloc]

Try these setting out once your are used to those and see if you see an improvement. I really like Steve's settings much better.

 

[Poludy]

2005 scg.. I feel totally unsafe when I go into a corner.. So I'm looking for any ideas on improving my ride.

 

[06xbss]

Google is your friend.....http://www.steveturnbull.co.uk/buell/thexbpages/xbhandling.htm

 

[sparky300]

What tires and pressures are you running? What condition are they in? They can make as big a difference as suspension settings do.