Sadly magazines have a lot to answer for. Getting your bike set up for you, or additional training isn't super sexy like an end can, but you will notice the improvement to your bike if you spend a couple of £££ and live longer !!
Hopefully with the videos we will be doing on nw models, we can circumvent that shortcoming by testing and giving riders the information they need vs cut and paste (mandatory?) details they must include.
2:55 "keep them the same" as in keep both tires at same number psi, as in 34F/34R or 30F/30R? I feel like I ride pretty good considering I'm def no pro or highly experienced veteran rider, and I'm not even sure I'd notice a difference between varying psi's of 30-36 Front or Rear. I rarely check or change my psi's as pressing in with my hand feels adequate enough to know there's plenty of air in there lol [maybe no joking matter]. But I just simply ride and perform with the way I feel on the bike in general, as I doubt I'm pushing bike, tires, nor suspension to its limitations. I doubt my suspension is even properly tuned for me, my weight, and my riding, yet I still keep up with or outride many that I've ridden with. Sure I'm gambling with my life, but thats actually on a daily basis every time I wake up and do my days. I really dont think I'd notice much differences in regards to psi's unless I were to go out on a track or controlled setting with plenty of repetition and time of riding on same type of course to begin to notice any differences as the streets simply dont offer enough consistency. I dunno, maybe I'm just dumb.
You can definitely tell a difference of a few psi, the bike is harder/easier to turn, more jumpy or more comfortable, it feels planted or sketchy on the curves, etc. And you don't really need consistency to tell, because it reacts more or less the same in each corner or bump. This are noticeable differences, maybe you're expecting something else or don't know what to watch for. The same applies to 4 wheel vehicules, i can tell the pressure is off because of how it handles, maybe not exactly which tyre but one of them for sure. Cheers
Just imagine how much more 'fun' you will get from your bike, if it was set up for you correctly. OR Imagine how you will feel if you kill or cripple one of your friends because your tyre pressures are so low, it's dangerous.
@@alanbrown5593 "it's all about perspective" it is possible he enjoys riding just as much or possibly more, when he doesn't have to think about small tunings. He says he makes sure pressures are ok with feeling with his hands. If someone dies in an accident, there are so many factors that ties into the event. Not just the tire pressure
Yes, pressures the same so one tire is not dominant over the other. Any subsequent sessions show if there is a front or rear bias to their skill set, then the bike can be dialed in to their current skills. Once that is understood, coaching can commence on how to improve facets to assist rider development.
@@_desertork1839 ok thx for the input, I'll just try various psi's on a same route with few laps of each psi change to see if I notice a difference personally I dont think I have enough experience with that stuff to actually know about it right now.
Hi Dave and Dave, I have a sneaky question regarding static sag measurements - for me to balance my bike would I need the static sag front and rear to be the same? And a sneakier question, should the rider sag need to be equal front and rear. I feel the rear is set up well with between 8 and 12 mm static + 32 mm rider sag - the front (with 1/2 turn preload) gives probably close to 30 mm static and 24 mm rider sag. Kind regards and happy holidays from South Africa.
Heinrich also known as Mr. Deeds..... Sneaky indeed. Static sag will never be the same front to rear. At 54 front, try 6 turns of preload clockwise and then check fork travel used as per video: th-cam.com/users/CatalystReactionSBWsearch?query=fork%20bottom%20out
Hi Dave just watched the full video on your website and noticed for the fork preload on the first bike (2011-2022) Gixxer 600 you were counting in “clicks” where the manual for this bike calls for “turns”. Which one is correct? I’m currently setting up my own 2012 gixxer and it says 6 1/4 turns in, not clicks. Just trying to get a better understanding as if it’s supposed to be 6 1/4 clicks then in theory I am well too stiff on the front at 6 1/4 turns. Thanks
Thanks for your question! Turns are always far more accurate as you can go any amount of one turn vs a click as that is present in half turn increments.
We trust out lives to the front wheel and tyre. No matter what, the front has to be as good as it can b at all times not just for cornering, but also for braking stability.
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@@catalystreactionsbw Sweet I like how the R6s are geared sounds like you will be riding the 1400 a lot for the roads. I'm impressed on you tube how superbike racer rides his R6 and a MV F3 800
All over the world until last March, now I cannot travel. Typically follow Summer in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. March to November, then November to March.
@@catalystreactionsbw both fork seals started leaking simultaneously at 18000miles..... Didn't give the shock oil time to get to temperature before working it on a cold day..?
@@freelancerider100 Rubber gets brittle with UV, time and use so in this case, if the ambient temps were cold and there was no grease left in the seal groove, the leak could easily have been started with cold rubber gripping the sliding tub and cracking.
I found it uncanny to have both seals fail simultaneously- may have been an cleanser or something... Will have a good look as I go through them for the cause.
@@freelancerider100 Highly irregular indeed. 1. Check the fork tube for nicks/dings. 2. Check between the dust and oil seal for debris that has collected. 3. Check the spring clip is fully seated in the groove. 4. Check for rip[s/tears in the oil seal lip area. 5. Did you land a wheelie hard? Might be a temporary leak due to internal pressure and the spring that creates the grip of the rubber to the tube is too soft now.
May i wish for a happy new year and a quick recovery ❤️
Sadly magazines have a lot to answer for.
Getting your bike set up for you, or additional training isn't super sexy like an end can, but you will notice the improvement to your bike if you spend a couple of £££ and live longer !!
Hopefully with the videos we will be doing on nw models, we can circumvent that shortcoming by testing and giving riders the information they need vs cut and paste (mandatory?) details they must include.
2:55 "keep them the same" as in keep both tires at same number psi, as in 34F/34R or 30F/30R? I feel like I ride pretty good considering I'm def no pro or highly experienced veteran rider, and I'm not even sure I'd notice a difference between varying psi's of 30-36 Front or Rear. I rarely check or change my psi's as pressing in with my hand feels adequate enough to know there's plenty of air in there lol [maybe no joking matter]. But I just simply ride and perform with the way I feel on the bike in general, as I doubt I'm pushing bike, tires, nor suspension to its limitations. I doubt my suspension is even properly tuned for me, my weight, and my riding, yet I still keep up with or outride many that I've ridden with. Sure I'm gambling with my life, but thats actually on a daily basis every time I wake up and do my days. I really dont think I'd notice much differences in regards to psi's unless I were to go out on a track or controlled setting with plenty of repetition and time of riding on same type of course to begin to notice any differences as the streets simply dont offer enough consistency. I dunno, maybe I'm just dumb.
You can definitely tell a difference of a few psi, the bike is harder/easier to turn, more jumpy or more comfortable, it feels planted or sketchy on the curves, etc.
And you don't really need consistency to tell, because it reacts more or less the same in each corner or bump. This are noticeable differences, maybe you're expecting something else or don't know what to watch for.
The same applies to 4 wheel vehicules, i can tell the pressure is off because of how it handles, maybe not exactly which tyre but one of them for sure. Cheers
Just imagine how much more 'fun' you will get from your bike, if it was set up for you correctly.
OR
Imagine how you will feel if you kill or cripple one of your friends because your tyre pressures are so low, it's dangerous.
@@alanbrown5593 "it's all about perspective" it is possible he enjoys riding just as much or possibly more, when he doesn't have to think about small tunings.
He says he makes sure pressures are ok with feeling with his hands.
If someone dies in an accident, there are so many factors that ties into the event. Not just the tire pressure
Yes, pressures the same so one tire is not dominant over the other. Any subsequent sessions show if there is a front or rear bias to their skill set, then the bike can be dialed in to their current skills. Once that is understood, coaching can commence on how to improve facets to assist rider development.
@@_desertork1839 ok thx for the input, I'll just try various psi's on a same route with few laps of each psi change to see if I notice a difference personally I dont think I have enough experience with that stuff to actually know about it right now.
The beginning in white and black, when he's messing with the rear shock. He's totally scraping her tire fender. I know it's black plastic but still.
Your doing good work out there!
Thank you!
Happy New year Dave what did you do to your leg .
Crashed into a stationary bike during a race so had to immobilize it for a while.
@@catalystreactionsbw a takit you did try to miss him lol , hopefully its better soon dave look after yourself.
@@mysurlytrucker7510 I tried, I had less than 1 second to react. Not enough time.
@@catalystreactionsbw for sure look after yourself your not as young as you were this morning 👌 😀.
In that point, it is looking for a softer spot to land.
Hi Dave and Dave, I have a sneaky question regarding static sag measurements - for me to balance my bike would I need the static sag front and rear to be the same? And a sneakier question, should the rider sag need to be equal front and rear. I feel the rear is set up well with between 8 and 12 mm static + 32 mm rider sag - the front (with 1/2 turn preload) gives probably close to 30 mm static and 24 mm rider sag.
Kind regards and happy holidays from South Africa.
Heinrich also known as Mr. Deeds..... Sneaky indeed. Static sag will never be the same front to rear. At 54 front, try 6 turns of preload clockwise and then check fork travel used as per video: th-cam.com/users/CatalystReactionSBWsearch?query=fork%20bottom%20out
@@catalystreactionsbw Thanks for the reply and helpful link! I'll ask my more in-depth questions after I've subscribed on your site!
Love from FabzRustRider UK 🇬🇧
I always learn much when watching Dave. Plus...Chicks on GSXR’s!👍🏽💯🏍🔥🦾
Hi Dave just watched the full video on your website and noticed for the fork preload on the first bike (2011-2022) Gixxer 600 you were counting in “clicks” where the manual for this bike calls for “turns”. Which one is correct? I’m currently setting up my own 2012 gixxer and it says 6 1/4 turns in, not clicks.
Just trying to get a better understanding as if it’s supposed to be 6 1/4 clicks then in theory I am well too stiff on the front at 6 1/4 turns.
Thanks
Thanks for your question! Turns are always far more accurate as you can go any amount of one turn vs a click as that is present in half turn increments.
The rear I get but why set the front up without knowing what oil weight she got in them. Stock may say 10w fork oil but I've used 15w and 5w too
We trust out lives to the front wheel and tyre. No matter what, the front has to be as good as it can b at all times not just for cornering, but also for braking stability.
Doing what he does, best!
Can you fix the membership video via process? Whenever logged in, the site kicks you back to the TH-cam trailer.
Thank you for subscribing to DMT's Total Access. I greatly appreciate your support of what I do.
I am sorry that you are having issues with viewing content. 99% of the time clearing the history/cache folder removes the issue instantly.
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@@catalystreactionsbw thanks dave!
Still amazes me every time how people ride poorly set up bikes for so long.
Look at the tires.... sports bike, but a tire you can go for a gravel road in the swiss alps. They dont feel anything...
Most of the time it is from the dealer... they continue the way it was setup, yet when driving... you move the seat, adjust the mirrors etc.
Very curious what bike do you ride Dave
R6 for track testing, MV F3 800 for coaching, Concours 1400 for touring, CRF450X for dirt, TTR125LE for flat track training.
@@catalystreactionsbw Sweet I like how the R6s are geared sounds like you will be riding the 1400 a lot for the roads. I'm impressed on you tube how superbike racer rides his R6 and a MV F3 800
Do you do this in the uk as well Dave or just The US
All over the world until last March, now I cannot travel. Typically follow Summer in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. March to November, then November to March.
So have you rebuilt a set of BFF forks yet?
Not yet. On the list for next year.
@@catalystreactionsbw both fork seals started leaking simultaneously at 18000miles..... Didn't give the shock oil time to get to temperature before working it on a cold day..?
@@freelancerider100 Rubber gets brittle with UV, time and use so in this case, if the ambient temps were cold and there was no grease left in the seal groove, the leak could easily have been started with cold rubber gripping the sliding tub and cracking.
I found it uncanny to have both seals fail simultaneously- may have been an cleanser or something... Will have a good look as I go through them for the cause.
@@freelancerider100 Highly irregular indeed. 1. Check the fork tube for nicks/dings. 2. Check between the dust and oil seal for debris that has collected. 3. Check the spring clip is fully seated in the groove. 4. Check for rip[s/tears in the oil seal lip area. 5. Did you land a wheelie hard? Might be a temporary leak due to internal pressure and the spring that creates the grip of the rubber to the tube is too soft now.
lol aye i’m on a gixxer 600 myself
Is that guy pregnant?
I think so lol
Lmfaoo