Gen 3 suspension adjustments

Massive difference between a .91 and a 1.27. Remember it's not just about the spring change, have to revalve as well. Otherwise suspension is too hard at low speeds and too soft at high speeds
It ended up being a 14mm which surprised me. My FZ-10 was a 16mm iirc. With the Helibar riser on there I couldn't get a good look at it so I just assumed it was bigger than the sockets I was trying.

Anyway I added one full turn of perload and two clicks of rebound. I may add another half turn of preload and see how that feels. I used Motojitsu's youtube video to set the front preload. I rode to work this morning and didn't even think about the front end until I got to work. which means I'm in the ballpark. So I'm a bigger guy, 6'3" 240lbs. According the RaceTech's website I'm just about within the weight rage for the rear spring. The front stock spring rate is 0.91kg/mm and they are recommending a 1.27kg/mm to1.31kg/mm. I understand what that ratio means but not exactly how big of a difference there really is between a 0.91 to a 1.27 for example. I'm not a drag racer and I do run the twisties about every weekend.

I used to ride my 2002 Blackbird in ways that made the guys on 954RR's and the like surprised that bike could do that. I may do the odd track day in the future but not likely.
 
I did the RaceTech gold vales and springs on my 5th gen VFR and it felt worlds better. The VFR only had preload adjustable fronts. I wasn't sure if the Busa being such a heavier and newer bike if the stock valving could accommodate.
 
I did the RaceTech gold vales and springs on my 5th gen VFR and it felt worlds better. The VFR only had preload adjustable fronts. I wasn't sure if the Busa being such a heavier and newer bike if the stock valving could accommodate.
Oh yeah it will do just fine. Make sure to add the high frequency rebound valve as well. Most people forget to add that.
 
As a matter of interest I went into Ebay and there are many Ohlins rear shocks and fork springs but only one set of front forks...

And my hats off to those members who have these on their bikes because they are not inexpensive by any means....

But if you want the best, you pay for that privilege...
 
Anyone have some ballpark figures for two up on a near new Gen 3?
225 lbs front 150 lbs rear geared up with back packs, no paniers
Fork oil 1000 miles, bike just run in.
Factory new tires
Some twisty stuff but nothing too exciting with 'happy life' on board

Turns in for front preload ?
Clicks out for front and rear compression / rebound ?
How do we measure rear preload? Threads exposed?

Understood that unless someone has done a full set up with exactly this config we wont have the data but some suggested starting points +/- 1 or 2 clicks would be a helpful start.

Thanks in advance.
 
Anyone have some ballpark figures for two up on a near new Gen 3?
225 lbs front 150 lbs rear geared up with back packs, no paniers
Fork oil 1000 miles, bike just run in.
Factory new tires
Some twisty stuff but nothing too exciting with 'happy life' on board

Turns in for front preload ?
Clicks out for front and rear compression / rebound ?
How do we measure rear preload? Threads exposed?

Understood that unless someone has done a full set up with exactly this config we wont have the data but some suggested starting points +/- 1 or 2 clicks would be a helpful start.

Thanks in advance.

You are too heavy.
The front needs resprung, even without a passenger.
You will have a heavy bandaided setting in the meantime.
You need to research Suspension Sag, which is Preload, shoot for 35-40mm, bit 30-35mm works well too if you can get it there.
The Compression and Rebound are fine tuned after.
Also, the rear tire needs 1-2 psi more with a passenger.
And, psi rises 2-4 psi on the average ride, so make sure it doesn't rise over the 42 psi rear max, and I'de also keep the front 36-38 psi hot for a good contact patch
 
Thanks folks, all understood there, will be on a tight schedule on pick up day so asking the asking the dealer to do the initial quick and dirty setup. Assume we will be overdoing the compression and rebound on the front a bit (until I get the FGRTs and TTXs sprung and installed)
This is just for the tour home with the wife so pitching for comfort and planted.
Do we have an agreed on datum for the rear to measure sag without having to unload or nothing really consistent?
Are the Gen 3s are still ~125mm on the leg unloaded? (bottom of dust cover to top of bottom bracket)

Weight225 lbs rider 150 lbs pax geared up including 15lbs back packs each, no paniers
Fork Oil1000 miles
Tires1000 miles factory
Riding StyleTouring, don't scare the misses, comfort and planted.

Anyone have enough experience with these to have a go at filling in the gaps for me? Ballpark is fine.

SettingFactorySuggested
Front Preload / Sag10mm on preload95 - 85mm leg, max (14mm preload)
Front Rebound8 clicks out?
Front Compression2 turns out?
Rear Preload / Sag195mm?
Rear Rebound8 clicks out?
Rear Compression1.5 turns out?
Front Tire Pressure Cold42 psi36 psi
Rear Tire Pressure Cold42 psi40 psi
 
Did another road test on my settings, upper 40°’s, low 50°’s so didn’t push too hard. S22’s gripped well 34 psi front, 38 rear. I’m 190 lbs 6’ 1”, Softened the rear preload a few grooves for sag, softened front comp damping 1 1/2 turns, now turns like a much lighter sportbike, also softened front preload half a turn to set proper sag. Very happy with set up so far, will probably need to tweak in the spring when it warms up

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