Question about suspension. Help please

[Pink Angel]

I have been given conflicting answers to my dilemma. Here is the scenario.

When I ride my bike (GSXR750 K6) and I go over larger holes or worse still, if I am in a corner and hit some ruts, my bike bucks me around. At times, I am getting kicked off the seat quite a bit. I thought at first that my suspension is too hard. But today I was told that my suspension is too soft causing me to be bucked around like that.

My question is to clarify the suspension problem. Is the suspension too soft or too hard at the moment?

I know there are some very knowledgable members on here who might be able to answer my question.

Thanks to those who maybe able to shed some light on my set up.

Brigitte

www.myspace.com/pinkangel23006
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[rocket rod 7777]

Pinky,your problem is your rebound dampening(rear).As you hit the bump the suspension compresses to absorb the bump and it is rebounding too quickly causing you to be shot from the seat.You need to adjust your rear rebound so that it is harder,in other words it rebounds slower.But not too much because if you get a succession of bumps the shock will still be unwinding as you hit the next bump and this isnt a good thing either.Your spring compression has to be measured by static sag as mentioned in the thread called suss pension here.Being a sports bike its more than likely set on the hardish side,but you will have to check.A lot of people think the harder the better,on a track maybe(which is reasonable smooth)but for road use you want the suspension compliant,to be able to soak up the bumps without unsettling the bike.Its all a bit trial and error,you have to set up the bike what feels the best for YOU,not what your mates reckon.Start with the bike at std factory settings and go from there.Find a piece of road that makes the bike misbehave and play with the settings until you find what feels right to you.Its not rocket science.....well maybe it is?
The Phantom is back<i>Edited by: rocket rod 7777&nbsp; at: 9/1/07 2:04
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[Blackzook]

+ on what Rocket said.

If you are a novice a suspension setup and dont have the time/patience for trying a myriad of settings then take it to a suspension specialist, spend a few bucks and have the stock suspension setup for your weight and riding style. Money well spent IMO and a good baseline for further adjustment.

Bruce
N2O no laughing matter
f*** nos I've got Velocity
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[AzaVic]

Put on 50 kilos, it wont bounce you off the seat anymore <i></i>

[Pink Angel]

Thanks for your advice guys.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a suspension specialist in Melbourne?

Aaron, I think I may skip on your suggestion

Brigitte

www.myspace.com/pinkangel23006
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[Maj750t]

There was a guy setting suspensions at Phillip Island last weekend , quoted $55 to adjust sag comp and rebound , based in Knoxfield 1300 793 423.
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[kawasuki]

Krooz Tune Susspension at Boronia. Cheers,
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