Jump to content

Columbus - Suspension Setup?


JonS

Recommended Posts

Anyone in Columbus really good or recommended for setting up suspension? Saw Ruben @ 35motorsports mentioned on the board but heading out to Indiana isn't too doable for me right now.

Would like to have two bikes looked at.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Anyone in Columbus really good or recommended for setting up suspension? Saw Ruben @ 35motorsports mentioned on the board but heading out to Indiana isn't too doable for me right now.

Would like to have two bikes looked at.

I guess it depends what you're gonna use your bike for. Depending how close you are to the average person, your bike may come fairly close to 'ideal' settings for road riding. I got my suspension done at Mid-Ohio on a track day by Dept. of Suspension guy...and I noticed a big difference on the track. I took it for a ride around my neighborhood after my track day...the suspension sucked for normal riding.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It wont "suck" for normal riding. It depends on what you are use to I guess. If you want it setup to handle better at track speeds, or fast street riding it is going to be a little more stiff. Id much rather have a stiff suspension than a sloopy one.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sucked for normal riding? How so? Whats the A & B comparison there?

I took mine for a ride around my neighborhood...and there are potholes (filled and unfilled) everywhere. The suspension felt very stiff. I haven't taken it on any rides outside of this. I prolly went 50mph max...and I could notice a difference and I personally didn't like it.

I really don't have a scientific comparison for you. Sorry. I know of another person who rides an 08 CBR 1000rr who runs advanced at Mid-Ohio. He regularly frequents Deal's Gap and is no slouch when it comes to riding. He said he was faster on the track after getting his suspension done, but slower at Deal's Gap. So...that's my two cents.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It wont "suck" for normal riding. It depends on what you are use to I guess. If you want it setup to handle better at track speeds, or fast street riding it is going to be a little more stiff. Id much rather have a stiff suspension than a sloopy one.

Don't listen to Yota...his bike is spread around the United States like William Walllace's body was spread around England in Braveheart.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...