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| techtalk:evo:susp01e [2017/09/19 00:21] – [1200S Suspension: Settings for Factory 39mm Cartridge Valve Forks and Gas Canister Piggyback Shocks] hippysmack | techtalk:evo:susp01e [2024/01/06 05:42] (current) – [S Model Factory Recommended Suspension Adjustments from 'Maximum Hard Settings] hippysmack | ||
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| * Set the all damping settings to the [[techtalk: | * Set the all damping settings to the [[techtalk: | ||
| * If the bike is not stable and comfortable, | * If the bike is not stable and comfortable, | ||
| - | * **If you are unsure which knobs control which feature**, see [[techtalk: | + | * **If you are unsure which knobs control which feature**, see [[techtalk: |
| - | * See also [[techtalk: | + | * See also [[techtalk: |
| * **Note**: Changes in load weight requires a change in pre-load settings. Less weight = lower pre-load, more weight = higher pre-load. **Caution: Do not exceed the GWWR for your bike** (on label on the frame steering head). | * **Note**: Changes in load weight requires a change in pre-load settings. Less weight = lower pre-load, more weight = higher pre-load. **Caution: Do not exceed the GWWR for your bike** (on label on the frame steering head). | ||
| * **Definitions**: | * **Definitions**: | ||
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| ==== S Model Suspension Adjusting Knobs ==== | ==== S Model Suspension Adjusting Knobs ==== | ||
| |Forks|Adjuster|Where to Find It((HD 1998 Owner' | |Forks|Adjuster|Where to Find It((HD 1998 Owner' | ||
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| |Rear Shocks|Adjuster|Where to Find It((HD 1998 Owner' | |Rear Shocks|Adjuster|Where to Find It((HD 1998 Owner' | ||
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| + | ==== S Model Fork and Shock Adjustment Pics ==== | ||
| + | Click on a pic to enlarge: | ||
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| + | |1. Fork Rebound Damping Knob|2. Fork Rebound Knob & Pre-Load Adjustment Nut|3. Fork Compression Damping Knob| | ||
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| + | |4. Shock Compression Damping Knob((photos by Hippysmack))|5. Shock Mechanical Pre-Load Cam((photos by Hippysmack))|6. Shock Rebound Damping Knob((photos by Hippysmack))| | ||
| ==== S Model Factory Recommended Suspension Adjustments from ' | ==== S Model Factory Recommended Suspension Adjustments from ' | ||
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| |Rear Shock Rebound|Position 6| | |Rear Shock Rebound|Position 6| | ||
| - | * You may hear all sorts of explanations as to how to adjust the knobs. But the trick is to learn how the changes you made affect how the bike rides. ((XLXR | + | * You may hear all sorts of explanations as to how to adjust the knobs. But the trick is to learn how the changes you made affect how the bike rides. ((XLXR |
| - | * Might as well start with both knobs in the middle of the range. Then move the compression adjuster one or two clicks at a time until you go from full soft to full hard and do enough riding at each position so you can tell the difference. ((XLXR | + | * Might as well start with both knobs in the middle of the range. Then move the compression adjuster one or two clicks at a time until you go from full soft to full hard and do enough riding at each position so you can tell the difference. ((XLXR |
| - | * Too much compression damping makes the bike ride stiff, too little makes the bike bouncy and/or bottom out. Find the happy medium.((XLXR | + | * Too much compression damping makes the bike ride stiff, too little makes the bike bouncy and/or bottom out. Find the happy medium.((XLXR |
| - | * Then start working with the rebound adjuster. Too much rebound damping may cause packing down, where the shock cannot extend after hitting a bump and gets shorter and shorter. Too little rebound damping can literally throw you off the seat.((XLXR | + | * Then start working with the rebound adjuster. Too much rebound damping may cause packing down, where the shock cannot extend after hitting a bump and gets shorter and shorter. Too little rebound damping can literally throw you off the seat.((XLXR |
| - | * Eventually, you will find the best positions. The least amount of damping in both directions will allow the wheel to track road bumps most effectively. Be careful when test riding after making changes because the bike can handle quite differently. ((XLXR | + | * Eventually, you will find the best positions. The least amount of damping in both directions will allow the wheel to track road bumps most effectively. Be careful when test riding after making changes because the bike can handle quite differently. ((XLXR |
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| |Suspension doesn' | |Suspension doesn' | ||
| - | ==== S Model Fork and Shock Adjustment Pics ==== | ||
| - | Click on a pic to enlarge: | ||
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| - | |Fork Rebound Damping Knob|Fork Rebound Knob & Pre-Load Adjustment Nut|Fork Compression Damping Knob| | ||
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| - | |Shock Compression Damping Knob((photos by Hippysmack))|Shock Mechanical Pre-Load Cam((photos by Hippysmack))|Shock Rebound Damping Knob((photos by Hippysmack))| | ||
