suspension setup

[lagerdrinker]

Ok to start my bike is a 02 gsxr750 mostly stock and daily commuted. it feels great and rides great. i bought the bike used and dont have any idea how to check if the suspension is to be set. sometimes it feels too soft and other times over dampened. I know the suspension is adjustable for all that but how/where to start? how to check preload and all that?
Bike isnt set up for track but i figured this would be the best place to post this question.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by lagerdrinker

Ok to start my bike is a 02 gsxr750 mostly stock and daily commuted. it feels great and rides great. i bought the bike used and dont have any idea how to check if the suspension is to be set. sometimes it feels too soft and other times over dampened. I know the suspension is adjustable for all that but how/where to start? how to check preload and all that?
Bike isnt set up for track but i figured this would be the best place to post this question.

RTFM... seriously... a lot of bikes have charts in the manual that tells you how to set it up... That's at least a good place to start... Otherwise, pay someone to do it... I've heard nothing but stories of amazement from EVERYONE who's had their suspension properly set up by an expert.

[6doublefive321]

Start out by setting the static sag for your weight. In my opinion, this step is skipped way too often. Setting the sag is the foundation for a good handling machine. If you don't know how, do a search. There are probably a gozillion articles on how to set the sag. Once the sag is set, follow OSP's advice and, using the owner's manual as a guide, start turning clickers. In the past, I always started in the middle of the adjustments, and worked back and forth until I was happy. Its a long and time consuming process, so be patient and make a lot of notes.

[Mr Lefty]

check these links
static sag
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0308_geek/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBlqVx4mWUw


random suspension articles
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/motor...ion/index.html

[Trip]

Basically if you have never done this before, I wouldn't rely on videos or manuals. Find someone locally that would be willing to teach you what to look for. Setting up your suspension for you is very important.

[lagerdrinker]

like i said i bought bike used. I didnt get a owners manual and dont have a service manual yet. I figured if anyone had a good method for adjusting i would follow it and see if it helped.
Paying someone to do it isnt bad but ill never learn that way, i want to learn about my bike and get to know it a little better.

let me correct myself. I didnt mention it but i bought bike used a couple weeks ago.