Re: Front shock static sag setting

[Tpcutter@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 2/18/06 9:11:59 PM Eastern  Standard Time, 
schinkel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
I am setting up my R1150RA  after installing a Wilbers front shock.  I need
to know what the static  sag on the front forks should be?  Current static
sag is 1.42".   

I find that the bike turns in well with about 2.75" of sag with rider  
mounted. At least that works well with my S, and worked well with a GS that  I set 
up with Ohlins shocks. 

Contrary to popular opinion, sag setting is  a function of chassis geometry, 
not of the individual shocks. Of course it is  SET at the shock, so it is easy 
to think that it should be different with  different shocks.

Take the sag setting from the stock setup, and set up  for MORE sag for 
quicker steering, LESS sag for improved high-speed stability.  With the proper sag 
dialed in, the correct spring choice will give you the  correct preload and 
spring rate. Then it is just a matter of setting your  rebound damping. I like 
to set the front a little firmer than the Wilbes  engineers recommend, but most 
guys find the recommended settign to be  fine.

Tom Cutter
Yardley,  PA
http://www.RubberChickenRacingGarage.com  

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