"Crucial yet often neglected aspect" perfectly said! I will be visiting a suspension tuning shop to get the compression and rebound adjusted for my bike as I would like to rely on their expertise than fiddling myself but look forward to your video on that!
If you can convince me enough haha :) The original settings from BMW were all set to 4, which was their magic number :D So I will discuss with the suspension guys first and get a good baseline and later tweak it depending on how it feels, for which your video should be useful :)
Great work PD Army. It will be great if you can also continue this series or start a series with track riding techniques something like an online riding school. With various kinds of bikes from an entry level sporty rc390 and naked duke 390 , a super sport zx1000r and a z1000 to off roaders like RE Himalayan and versys 650.
This is one of the best videos I've seen in explaining the process. I ended up with 40 on the front & 38 on the back. Now according to my Street Triple manual there is no pre-load adjustment on the rear, only the front. So how is it so high? Any help would very grateful.
That is certainly very helpful. Good Job team..!! I have always wondered the Z1000 is not recommended for long journeys due to decreased comfort levels. But for day to day 15-20 KM riding as well as 100-150 KM journey once in 6 months, is it a YES or a NO ??
my bike is z1000 2016 edition same color as yours in this video, my problem is I set preload, rebound and compression on the forks to its softest setting ( fully anti clockwise) and it seems its not working properly, the softest settings are still too stiff :(
Sir, Can it be done in lower capacity bikes like Gixxer? I m having problem about it's weight I m about 62 kgs and is it necessary to do adjust suspension on my Gixxer or is it ok? Plz reply sir!
It's called a C spanner, and the size depends on the suspension. The size should be mentioned in the bike's manual, or in the suspension documents if you have an aftermarket suspension.
Tyres are something that we have on our agenda. We would like to cover it as 'Tyres' in general and not one specific brand. That would also include the best size for a motorcycle, compound etc.
How to set the throttle play and response from the throttle I have installed k&n air filter on yamaha r15 After installation is it necessary to set the air fule ratio If yes Then how to set it up
This is kinda off topic please bear with me :p. Just learned the art of clutchless upshifts and have to say the bike has become much smoother and also feels faster, so my question to you is if clutchless upshifts are done right will it affect the gearbox in the long run. Can you give some details or explain this matter in the coming episodes of this series.
You forgot an important thing....changing the rate of the spring if the stock spring needs to be highly preloaded , which screws up the static sag massively.
Thxxx for such a video . can you do some videos on some other accessories also like Quick shifters , Power commandeers I have a 2013 Diavel . My god the ride is so harsh and i weigh 100+++ . Hopefully this video will help me .
hello i m bit confused in buying new bike ktm 390duke 2017 or himalyan royal enfield as i want complete package of riding as himalayan doesnot have power as duke has which one should i go for as i am looking for bike which is best in every manner off road on road long travels 1000 km + in one shot and i donot have a budget to buy tiger so please suggest... my budget is 2 lakh aproox plz kindly help.
For city you can blindly go for the Apache RTR 200. Power delivery is super awesome. For highway also it is good but if you are going for the faired version of gixxer then that will do a better job at cruising than the Apache. And this apache is seriously damn good than the outgoing versions. I own the 160 and it still does a pretty good job and have also ridden the 200 so i can fairly say that TVS has done an amazing job. I was gonna buy the 200 but since TVS is launching the 300 by this fiscal end, i am gonna wait coz Akula simply blew my mind
Greeting to PDarmy ! I would like you to also make some videos like this or on troubleshooting about the gearless scooters available in market. Will be really helpful to lot of people because in bike parts are generally more open and hand touchable whereas in scooters they aren't. So, if you can help us out there too. Cheers !
samit shirsat the teeth at the rear ... gradually rise which sharpens up the shock and in its lowest setting they fall / shorter teeth which softens the setup
The first Video that explained it perfect! One question i have. Is 20-25mm and 25-30mm only for the z1000 or can i use this values for my brand new z1000sx(in USA Ninja 1000). My Suspension is at the Front 120mm and Rear 144mm. Thanks men and greetings from Germany. I subscribed your channel !
These settings also for the normal indian bikes...like honda cb hornet 160r....if your ans is yes....how can we adjust the settings...bcz hornet haven't the adjustable forks...???
which bike is best under 1.2 L . best look and rider quality is my preference. I m not too rich to spent on high-end bike.one time investment . please suggest me
This is the most accurate, fastest, easier video on Suspension Sag adjustment. You people have my thanks, my likes and subscribes!
I'm a simple man; I see PowerDrift, I see Z 1000, I press like 😉
I didn't know anything about this before watching this video.Great PD Group.
"Crucial yet often neglected aspect" perfectly said!
I will be visiting a suspension tuning shop to get the compression and rebound adjusted for my bike as I would like to rely on their expertise than fiddling myself but look forward to your video on that!
If you can convince me enough haha :)
The original settings from BMW were all set to 4, which was their magic number :D So I will discuss with the suspension guys first and get a good baseline and later tweak it depending on how it feels, for which your video should be useful :)
What a useful information, Thanks PD Army guys
Hello Powerdrift, i want to ask.. how to do a sag setting on Honda CB650F?.. and my weight is just around 59KG..
More or less the same procedure as in this video. Calculate accordingly :)
wow!! I did adjust my preload but the reason and process for taking measurements was something unheard of!! u guyz!! wow a step in the ri8 direction
Here to help Omkar. Make sure you share this ahead and let the rest of the automotive fraternity know!
Sure!! 👍
Such a great video about tuning suspension n fork.
Make some video about mapping or tuning of engine and exhaust too
Does Dingare is back to PD???
+Raghunandan Pai Nope. Older shoot
PowerDrift please post a video on Adjustment of Monoshock
Thisvideo itself shows the adjustment of mono shock. The
Yaa.. I mean for bikes like Gixxer and fz.. coz they are not like Kawasaki...
Man its same u need to tune it using c spanner
is it possible to adjust both the front and rear of gixxer 155? are the values you said same for gixxer also ?
Lol the feeling u get when u need to own a bike like that in the first place to be able to these steps XD
Omkar M.K lol😁 same thing that came to my mind , still in future these videos will help me , Tnx pd army in advance😇
Great . I used to set my franken track SV650 with gsxr front end and zx636 rear shock....
Damn the quality of the videos you guys post, its like i am watching a blu ray movie. Nice work!
Thank you D S! Hope you've seen our Blockbuster series then!
Which colour apache rtr 200 4v should i buy.. I am confused? And is it hard to maintain the matt paints
So happy to be a part of the PD Army 😍
Do remember to like and share comrade, like and share!
I have exactly the same bike. Thank you so much for this explains. If i understand you, I need to get between 25 to 30 mm of sag (front and rear) ?
great video again and really it was very helpful video for bike rider and i think u guys are the first one to tell this on TH-cam great going guyz
And most importantly, the correct way to go about doing it!
Yes the most important part is in right way
Really well explained. Good video
Great work PD Army. It will be great if you can also continue this series or start a series with track riding techniques something like an online riding school. With various kinds of bikes from an entry level sporty rc390 and naked duke 390 , a super sport zx1000r and a z1000 to off roaders like RE Himalayan and versys 650.
Thank you! We are building a to-do list for this series and you might be seeing a lot more :)
Thanks for sharing these basics, its going into help me build a strong foundation.
Here to help Sanket. Hope you have seen the previous videos too!
PowerDrift yes I have indeed. most of them.
It would be helpful if you can make a video regarding proper riding ergonomics. This can include setting up handle bar position etc.
_Rider Sag setting by_ PD _clinically executed video_
Here to help! :)
This is one of the best videos I've seen in explaining the process.
I ended up with 40 on the front & 38 on the back. Now according to my Street Triple manual there is no pre-load adjustment on the rear, only the front. So how is it so high? Any help would very grateful.
as always beautiful video and informative too. proud to be a PD ARMY...
I was waiting for a perfect video on how to tune suspensions.. and i got one right now.. really helpful video.. thanx #PowerDrift..😊
I don't understand why there's any dislikes for this video. It actually raises up a critical topic for riding.
Like we always say - haters gonna hate, potatoes gonna potate!
Hi PD, is it possible to adjust the suspension of thunderbird 350.
please reply and thanks for this video
I would like ask
how many laps of the fork’s preload are there in total?
this was out of the box broz... damn really helpful
Thanks! Useful info. Will try it on my bike.
love our prog,,we need to grow more
What would you like to see next?
That is certainly very helpful. Good Job team..!! I have always wondered the Z1000 is not recommended for long journeys due to decreased comfort levels. But for day to day 15-20 KM riding as well as 100-150 KM journey once in 6 months, is it a YES or a NO ??
@sarge, do the no's change with luggage getting into the equation I.e. while touring?
Yes, they will. In fact, your weight with gear and without it will change it too.
my bike is z1000 2016 edition same color as yours in this video, my problem is I set preload, rebound and compression on the forks to its softest setting ( fully anti clockwise) and it seems its not working properly, the softest settings are still too stiff :(
on my gixxer i ve 7 step preload adjuster is the process same
Hello..
Maybe a stupid question but..
What about when on infrequent rides with a pillion?
Excellent Job.. Soldier in the PD army for life!
Infrequent rides shouldn't be that massive of a problem :)
great content for a newbie rider guys thanks!
Any more recommendations are welcome!
Great to know we could help. Hope you have seen the rest of the series too!
informative!! I was not aware of those calculations.. Thank you Team.
Glad we could help. Do share this ahead :)
this bike is beyond beautiful
Awesome video as always. but in case of duke 390 how to tune it. because front is not adjustable
Sure will try to do that.. Looking forward for more videos Sargent...
Nice guidance is given by u guys till I own such bike I will have tat much knowledge about it !! thnxx alot !!
Well, we are not far away from seeing small capacity motorcycles with better equipment. These shall come handy then ;)
PowerDrift very true 😊😍
Sir, Can it be done in lower capacity bikes like Gixxer?
I m having problem about it's weight
I m about 62 kgs and is it necessary to do adjust suspension on my Gixxer or is it ok?
Plz reply sir!
PD Army... Good work
Thank you! Do share this ahead :)
good information you shared, thanks Powerdrift
Don't forget to share this with your friends who ride :)
Lovely !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you liked it, do share this ahead too!
Please ..what ranch or spanner did you use for rear shock , what is its size and number do i can order it from Ali express ..please tell me
It's called a C spanner, and the size depends on the suspension. The size should be mentioned in the bike's manual, or in the suspension documents if you have an aftermarket suspension.
That was one good piece of information!!
Glad to know we could help.
Do remember to share this ahead tagging your automotive buddies.
Would like Some info about the rc 390 as we have adjustable suspension in the rear!
Rahul Prasad, the exact case here!! Powerdrift pls suggest some.
simply ecstatic .. I learned many things.
Glad you did :) More coming up!
just a request could u please make a review video of the new mrf tyres(masterrer) as I'm thinking of purchasing new sets of tyres for my R15
Tyres are something that we have on our agenda. We would like to cover it as 'Tyres' in general and not one specific brand.
That would also include the best size for a motorcycle, compound etc.
interesting.... and good to see akash😅
Thats our very own Sachin Karkera a.k.a Saucy! :D
I'm NOT back ! This was shot mid 2015-ish 😁
Akash Dingare yes i know 😅
sagar u subtracted the reading n adjusted the forks i want to knw the ans which came from subtracting u measured that at the last of video.?
So u tighten the forks for 28mm
Sagar Sheldekar ok got u..thanks for this information.😍😎
How to set the throttle play and response from the throttle
I have installed k&n air filter on yamaha r15
After installation is it necessary to set the air fule ratio
If yes
Then how to set it up
Where should I purchase the C spanner? I don't have one in my toolkit.
We reckon you can find it in your nearest service centre :)
how much shock angle can be taken for a bike
Good stuff Sarg! :)
This is kinda off topic please bear with me :p. Just learned the art of clutchless upshifts and have to say the bike has become much smoother and also feels faster, so my question to you is if clutchless upshifts are done right will it affect the gearbox in the long run. Can you give some details or explain this matter in the coming episodes of this series.
which Bell helmet is the rider wearing?
Thanks sarge and #powerdrift for this 😉
You forgot an important thing....changing the rate of the spring if the stock spring needs to be highly preloaded , which screws up the static sag massively.
@powerdrift, What can be the approx. price of HUSQVARNA svartpilen 401, ?
cool !! so u guys slowly getting in some engineering stuff too 😋😎👍nice!!
Hahahahaha! #Word
Thxxx for such a video . can you do some videos on some other accessories also like Quick shifters , Power commandeers
I have a 2013 Diavel . My god the ride is so harsh and i weigh 100+++ . Hopefully this video will help me .
hello i m bit confused in buying new bike ktm 390duke 2017 or himalyan royal enfield as i want complete package of riding as himalayan doesnot have power as duke has which one should i go for as i am looking for bike which is best in every manner off road on road long travels 1000 km + in one shot and i donot have a budget to buy tiger so please suggest... my budget is 2 lakh aproox plz kindly help.
can this help for the short rider to be more comfortable on the taller bike?
+Sagar Sheldekar thanks for the reply Sagar :)
very similar to mc garage.... nice that you guys are doing tutorial videos
Hope you have seen the previous two episodes as well!
which should I buy ....for city and highway ....gixxer dual disc or Apache rtr 200
Prabal Jain Gixxer is best compared to rtr in quality, suspension and smoothness
what about power
......I'm a hard rider.....
Prabal Jain yes gixxer has better pickup than tvs and tvs vibration is unbearable after 70 kmph
but the reviews say....that...vibes has stopped....
For city you can blindly go for the Apache RTR 200. Power delivery is super awesome.
For highway also it is good but if you are going for the faired version of gixxer then that will do a better job at cruising than the Apache.
And this apache is seriously damn good than the outgoing versions. I own the 160 and it still does a pretty good job and have also ridden the 200 so i can fairly say that TVS has done an amazing job. I was gonna buy the 200 but since TVS is launching the 300 by this fiscal end, i am gonna wait coz Akula simply blew my mind
Greeting to PDarmy ! I would like you to also make some videos like this or on troubleshooting about the gearless scooters available in market. Will be really helpful to lot of people because in bike parts are generally more open and hand touchable whereas in scooters they aren't. So, if you can help us out there too. Cheers !
+Shubham Agarwal Noted there! More videos coming up ahead :)
Thank you Pdarmy ! :)
premium pulsars have a 6 step adujstable monoshock!
as a request can u show to adjust em?
samit shirsat use the c spanner.. in its default setting it is set midway bet the range.. adjust as per ur weight
samit shirsat the teeth at the rear ... gradually rise which sharpens up the shock and in its lowest setting they fall / shorter teeth which softens the setup
Omkar Khamkar hey! Thnks ! Dont own one!
But may one one soon
👍 u can buy it from ktm stores as it is included in the tool kit of dukes and rcs
The first Video that explained it perfect! One question i have. Is 20-25mm and 25-30mm only for the z1000 or can i use this values for my brand new z1000sx(in USA Ninja 1000). My Suspension is at the Front 120mm and Rear 144mm. Thanks men and greetings from Germany. I subscribed your channel !
La amortiguación posterior lo siento muy dura, al pasar por huecos ena vía, como lo puedo mejorar para que tenga más rebote.
It's hard for me to find adjusters in my pulsar 220......can u please show me how to do it in my bike???
plz make a video on this adjustments of the lower class bikes like r15, cbr etc..
The process is more or less the same :)
PowerDrift
okk sir..
thank u fr rply.. and for the beautiful videos..
OK, peanut guy is back on PD
Naah! This was shot before Peanut left!
hey Sagar...why the 125 cc Duke and r125 are not yet launched in India? or when it will be launched...? is there any chances?
There is no official update on that and by what we know, it will most likely not make its way to India.
So helpful.
awesome and worth watching.!!
Gee thank you!
Can i do this on my Pulsar 150 2011 edition?
Awesome tips Loving this Series
Amazing #PDARMY
What would you like to see next? Shoot in those comments and let us know.
Anything you upload to this series is good and informative
Doesn't matter how good or informative a video is.. some people can't help but press the dislike button. Those people exists!
Just because it's there :/
get well soon sagar sir !!
How to do it in my Splendour?
These settings also for the normal indian bikes...like honda cb hornet 160r....if your ans is yes....how can we adjust the settings...bcz hornet haven't the adjustable forks...???
thanks!
@powerdrift pls review yamaha mt-09. no media did this before in india
How do I stiffen a non-adjustable fork? Any innovative ideas?
Rajdeep Das external adapter which are clip ons over springs.
thanks for this video. Thanks Sagar bro !!
And thank you for watching, and hope you've shared this ahead too ;)
Sagar sir is strong!
All about them gains!
PowerDrift please make a review video on Honda cbr 150r
Informative!
Thank you! You shall see more ;)
Bro, Please help me fix the suspension to softer side of my Honda Hornet 160R, its really stiff...
You can try adjusting the rear shock at max, for making the front softer, you will have to head to the service station :)
Thank you, I will and keep making such awesome videos... :)
@Powerdrift , guys when is the Game Of Performance , MV Agusta F4RR vs Mercedes SLC AMG gonna be uploaded. eagerly waiting for over a month now
Few touchups and niggles being fixed.
Turn our channel notifications on to be notified when we upload the Game of Performance videos online :)
nice info....👍 guys please upload review for gixxer sf fi.....:-)
We are already working on the edit. Should be out soon :)
Anything tips for quarter litre bikes.
Name to us what you want to see, we might add them to our list :)
Thanks for responding. Ya is there anything we can do with the bike like R15 for both touring and racing tune ups.
which bike is best under 1.2 L . best look and rider quality is my preference. I m not too rich to spent on high-end bike.one time investment . please suggest me
Suzuki gixer aur Honda CBR dekhlo , hero xtreme 200s
more I see this more I'm in love with this beauty
Likewise here! :D
which pen use...bcoz lts butter smooth
Ha ha we forgot! :P
Awesome. You guys are damn serious 👍
Don't forget the fun bit - th-cam.com/video/bqUV_48iGuo/w-d-xo.html
this is what i need .
And we could use a share of this video from you ;)
I clicked the 1000th like!
Whoa whee whuu!