Jinks' suspension settings- RIDE REPORT

[JDookie]

Launching it will be a nightmare. It would definitely wheelie easier. For drag racing you want your rear tire to "squat" and the front to transfer weight easily. If too much weight is up forward, the rear tire might spin and if too much goes back then the front comes up. So if the whole suspension is real stiff, hard launches will be difficult. But for the twisties its awesome. Haleluah for the adjustable suspension. Just set it to whatever you feel like doing that day.

Well, I never "drag race", but I do like to run it through the gears by myself. I figured that with the stiffer suspension, it wouldn't transfer weight as much (which you already stated), so it actually wouldn't bring the front wheel up as much. I guess I'll see how I like it tomorrow if we make the ride.

Either way, like you said, this is the joy of having an adjustable suspension. I'll bring a screwdriver with me tomorrow, and if I choose to make any changes, I can do it while I'm out riding.

 

[Wolfman]

Sweet deal!!! I carry a screwdriver when I ride a lot as well. Never know when you need to change it. Can't wait to get back from church today and plop my butt on my 'busa and burn a tank.

 

[JDookie]

2) Is there any negative affect on distance riding (I commute 156 mils round trip for work)?

Don,

Okay, I rode today for almost exactly 200 miles, both on and off the highway, and at speeds I'd rather not mention.

Basically, if you haven't made the adjustments yet.....what are you waiting for?? I can't believe how much lighter and more nimble the bike feels now. It has a much more stable feel to it now, and is a heck of a lot more fun too.

As far as comfort, it's still there. Sure, bumps are just a tad more harsh than they were before, but for the most part, it's fine. I didn't find that these new settings took away from the comfort of the ride at all, just altered it a bit.

Regardless, if you try it and don't like it, you can always put it back like it was. Aside from the rear shock preload adjustment, everything else can be done within 5-10 minutes tops with a flat head screwdriver.

Hope this helps.