Track suspension setup for 1000cc bikes.

[Raptor]

Extracted from the 1000cc track shootout of the 2008 litre bikes as reported in the Roadracing World magazine June 2008 issue.

 

Honda CBR1000RR

Forks:

Rebound Damping: 1.75 turns out from HARD

 

Compression Damping: 2.0 turns out from HARD

 

Spring Preload: Maximum

 

Fork Drop: 3.5mm below the triple clamp.

 

Rear Shock:

Rebound Damping: 1.0 turn out from HARD.

 

Compression Damping: 0.25 turn out from HARD.

 

Spring Preload: Position 5 of 8.

 

Kawasaki ZX-10R

Forks:

Rebound Damping: 11 clicks out from HARD

 

Compression Damping: 9 clicks out from HARD

 

Spring Preload: Flush with the 7th line

 

Fork Drop: 4.0mm showing above the triple clamp.

 

Rear Shock:

Rebound Damping: 0.75 turn out from HARD.

 

Compression Damping: Low speed: Full Hard.

High speed: 4.0 turns out from HARD.

 

Spring Preload: 15 threads showing above lockrings.

 

 

Suzuki GSX-R1000

Forks:

Rebound Damping: 2 clicks out from HARD

 

Compression Damping: Low speed: 11 clicks out from HARD

High speed: 2.0 turns out from HARD

 

Spring Preload: 5 lines showing.

 

Fork Drop: 2.0mm below the triple clamp.

 

Rear Shock:

Rebound Damping: 4 clicks out from HARD.

 

Compression Damping: Low speed: 11 clicks out from HARD..

High speed: 4.0 turns out from HARD.

 

Spring Preload: 6 threads showing above lockrings.

 

Yamaha YZF-R1

Forks:

Rebound Damping: 15 clicks out from HARD

 

Compression Damping: 8 clicks out from HARD

 

Spring Preload: Flush with the 7th line.

 

Fork Drop: 4.0mm below the triple clamp.

 

Rear Shock:

Rebound Damping: 4 clicks out from HARD.

 

Compression Damping: Low Speed: 15 clicks out from HARD.

High Speed: 1.5 turns out from HARD.

 

Spring Preload: Position 6 of 9.

 

 

Disclaimer: Follow the settings at your own risk.

[DC84]

hi Raptor i understand i setting up of suspension is for a better cornering.. how much of difference does its effect. And setting up suspension have to go according to the rider weight right?

[Raptor]

hi Raptor i understand i setting up of suspension is for a better cornering.. how much of difference does its effect. And setting up suspension have to go according to the rider weight right?

 

Ya sorry guys... I forgot to add that the guys who were testing the 2008 litre bikes all surely can pass their BMI. They averaged 165 lbs and were around 5ft 10 inches tall.

 

Alot of the guys who go track alot will be able to tell you that poor suspension setup results in low corner speeds due to poor handling and also excessive tyre wear.

[fahdil]

hi mr raptor.. 2 questions. (1) how i do stiffen up my rear suspension of my drz? coz when i take deep corners, i can go a little wobble at the exit.. (advice pls)

(2) does taking my drz to pg, can really make my bike conditions worst? coz some guys say, drz is not suitable for track and will be spoiling the bike.. appreciate if u cud help me on this..

[GuiNNeSS]

Hello Mister RAPTOR! My girlfriend told me that if my rebound and compression is too SOFT, I should take viagra. Will my RidING improve after that?

 

Heh, heh........

 

 

Good that you posted the guide.

 

Just to share - don't forget that tire type, condition and size (190/50 or 190/55 etc), plus selected tire pressures all have a HUGE impact on stability. Add to that the smaller impact from ambient temps and rider positioning etc, and you have many variables to consider. Those numbers are a guide that a smart rider would use, and work from there to arrive at an optimum setting. Never be afraid to experiment with suspension.

[Raptor]

hi mr raptor.. 2 questions. (1) how i do stiffen up my rear suspension of my drz? coz when i take deep corners, i can go a little wobble at the exit.. (advice pls)

(2) does taking my drz to pg, can really make my bike conditions worst? coz some guys say, drz is not suitable for track and will be spoiling the bike.. appreciate if u cud help me on this..

 

 

1. Loosen the lock ring on the rear shock spring. Turn the adjuster to compress the spring more till the rear sinks by about 25 - 40 mm when you sit on it. Turn up your rebound damping and compression by at least 4 clicks harder.

This is only a rough guide and for a person who weighs about 75 kg. You need to further fine tune from there to suit your style of riding.

 

2. Who told you that? The DRZ is a supermotard. Supermotards are made for racing. If you take a scooter into PG...then I will agree it is not suitable.