I get questions on which changes I have made to my suspension. When I had 60.000 km on the bike I thought it was time to service the fork and shock. Moving parts should be serviced even if it says nothing about it in the manual. But enduro people often service suspension. I removed my fork legs and rear shock and sent them to www.rg3scandinavia.com They serviced my original suspension. (New oil and worn parts). At the same time I asked them to tune the suspension for me. This means they changed the springs for my weight and they re-valved the dampers (customized the "holes"). In total this costed about €1000. The suspension is now tuned for me and it never bottoms out and handles very stable. Buying new fork/shock is much more expensive and for the type of riding I do this is all I need. Cheers!
Interesting that the service manual does not speak of suspension at all. It has wear parts and oil that should be changed. The service workshop said that my suspension was needed but it was not badly worn. Cheers@@SupermotoCentral
Do you guys know Davemoss? Look it up suspension guru :D for road use I think he sais 20k KMS Is a good a mount to change the oil. And often finds that the OEM oil on most bikes is way to Thin from factory. For race use he changes the oil alooooot
You're a legend. It takes so much thought to distill complicated subjects and make them understandable to the typical person. Education = more confidence and enjoyment for bike owners. 👍🏻👍🏻
Fantastic! I’ve been all over TH-cam to get a good educational tutorial, and this is it! Go no further! Well explained, very pedagogical - theoretics and the practice in the same video. Well done sir! BR, MT, Göteborg
Hahaha, this was absolutely genius and so well explain tjommi 😂👏🏻 Even my kid did understand this really well, so kudos for making this so easy and understandable 👏🏻 Now I just need to make myself a cord like that. I tend to be a little bit lazy with that stuff 🙈 But it is so damn easy when you think of it. Thank you. 🎥
Since your kid now knows the deed, have him/her make you the measure cord as well! Heck, make her/him do all you suspension settings! And yeah, I concur @NomadSweden, the best easy explainations I have seen on InterNJET.
There is so many suspension explanation on youtube here, but they don't really get to the actual point or scenario why you need to do this and that And you my friends have explain it so clear and detail, and even give some actual scenario like what to do when dive while braking. Good Job My Good Sir!!!
Fantastic Thank-you. You delivered this topic in a very Logical, sequential and definitive way. Finally a very clear and precise explanation and guide to adjusting the complete suspension. Now I will go fine tune my Africa Twin. Many thanks.
@@NomadSweden cheers to you really ! Do you have the same video explaining the front, or maybe the intimate relation between the rear and the front that defines the behaviour of the bike ?
Great explanation and summary and thanks for sharing this topic in a smart way. I am not an suspension expert, however I'd like to add some aspects on rebound settings. After we hit a bump, the spring runs the shock back to and beyond the rider sag level. The rebound damping can compensate for this effect. I dial the rebound so that the shock makes only ONE movement to go back to the rider sag level (IN -> OUT + -> IN 0). If rebound is too weak we will feel more than one compensation movement after we hit a bump. Peace and Cheers
I think being humble is the fastest and best way to learn more. Thank you for this added knowledge and it rings a bell from my MTB days. I used to sit on my bike heavily and watch if the suspension went back to normal in one or more bounces. I had forgotten this :) Merry Xmas.
Probably the most instructive video from you ever! Very thought through and well illustrated! Congrat and well done!!! :-) All this suspension theory is a huge part of the reason I went for electronically adjustable suspension :-) Not as good as a well set up manually suspension but more likely to be fairly ok in my hands. Keep up the good work!
Good introduction to the subject! It always astonishes me how few people have any awareness of this at all, when I fact it is one of the most important things in your bike! I think it is because it can be a bit confusing to wrap your head around but your explanation is one of the better I’ve seen. And I watched A LOT of videos on the subject when I tried to understand it better. 😂 It was two books that finally helped me feel I really started to get a grasp of the subject: “Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible” by Thede and Parks, and “Sportbike Suspension Tuning” by Trevitt. You’ve probably read them already but I figured I’d mention them in case you haven’t. 😊
I have been searching for an article on this topic for some time. Finally this one, explained and illustrated in a way that is very educational and straight forward. Now I understand the overall subject and know what to do to set up my bike. Versus all others that were the opposite. THANK YOU!
I have a 990 adv 08 model . Changed out the rear spring 150 nm. for 125nm. Instantly better . The original spring is for guys 110 kg. I am 83 kg. Raise the fork clamps 3 to 5 ml. Far better on. and off road . Cost of spring $240 . Improvement much better , travel and comfort . Kev Australia Good Vid .
Doctor Robert, your diagnosis on the maladies of moto-suspension is crystal clear and the prescription for 'simple' manipulation rather than complex surgery is brilliantly explained. I am sure many patients will bounce back to a healthier ride after following your advice.
I love riding my bike, and I love every second of doing just that! BUT I've up til now been a complete illiterate when it comes to understanding suspension and many other technical matters and aspects of motorcycles and motorcycling... When it comes to suspension, this is by far - by far - the best and most instructional video I've ever seen. This is fantastic for a guy like me, and perfect for my level - or lack of - knowledge... Thanks for this video - and for a wonderful channel in general ! 😊
That was OUTSTANDING! Finally, I understand this. I’ve been making the suspension adjustments on my Africa Twin per Honda’s recommendations and the difference is dramatic!
Excellent explanation! I would only like to add, that we should have a look and the feeling, that front and rear suspension shall work synchronized. Means, that the suspension shall react the same front and rear. If e.g. the rear is to soft, you will have the „chopper-pogo stick-effect“, as in your chopper video, you can feel during riding. A first simple base test while not riding can be this: Sit on your bike with gear on, pull the front brake. Now make the bike suspending by move you body up and down standing up and let your but and body fall down to the seat. Look down and feel, if front and rear: 1. go down simultaneously deep and with the same speed . 2. go up simultaneously and with the same speed. First try to see and feel the compression (down travel way and speed), and try to correct this as explained in the video. Then the rebound. And: In general it can be said, that if you change compression to be slower or faster, you might need to do more or less the same to rebound, because BOTH was set by the factory to work simultaneously for the Dutch lady. And, as said in the video: First find the settings in your manual. Don’t be afraid. You can always go back to this.
Also, don't forget "her private parts" 😜, i.e., "All" extra weight, actually coming along the ride, on the bike (rider full gear, pillion fully geared, & luggage!) Great video 👏
Outstanding. I finally get it. Going to really focus on my Tuareg and get it right. (yes I'm a bit slow). FYI I just got back from my first visit to Sweden. Fantastic country and Stockholm is just world class. Thank you!
Great video. May I add that is important to know that rebound is affected with the suspension oil age / milage. If you have a older bike and never serviced the oil the oil will be thinner than when it was new and you will need to close the rebound tap more. The older it is thiner it is and only adjust after a ride so the oil can heat up. Older oil will change his behavior vs cold and hot.
You couldn't explain it better.I don't have great experience with motorcycles.I really enjoy your video so easy to watch it twice😊!Thanks for sharing your knowledge with such a good way.Great work thank you very much!!! subscribed immediately 😂
Exactly what I was searching, big thank you Sir! I've just received a Racing Top of the line suspension for my Honda Transalp 750. It came perfectly adjusted for my weight and riding terrain by super profesionals. Still I have to understand how actually the settings are made and how everything works. Your video it's a great beginning on this topic, please make more similar. Greetings 🙏
Thank you so much. I learned a lot from this video. I am in the market for a new suspension and it made sense to me that I get more informed more about how suspensions work before I decide on something haha It's night where I'm at now, but I'm going to go play with my suspension in the morning.
Excellent! Thanks for the clear explanation of terms that are tossed around frequently. I have a good understanding of sag. It was one of the first things I changed on my KLR. The stiffer spring made all the difference when adding myself, riding gear, luggage, etc. The rebound and compression settings have always been unclear on more adjustable bikes. Now I know!
Brilliant!! I am aware that suspension is something like rocket science, and one video is not gonna make me an expert on the topic, but I feel I got at least the very basics. Thank you!!
As a cute little Dutch lady, I still watched it completely 😉 Sending it to my hubby as the previous owner seems to have screwed up the settings of the rear suspension.
Good points and a simple explanation of how things work. I learned to dial in what I had years back. Once set with proper spring rates there's not much to chase down. Adjust preload to load and compression for braking and road conditions. As for pogo stick riding my Alaska GF won the Nationals two times. I tell you that experience sure comes in handy on these long winter nights. Compressed and stretched with a big smile. Thanks. Happy Holidays to you and my Nordic ADV riders.
so many people dont do this in the first week i di a setup on my MT09sp and its make soooo much difference, Great video and helpful for those that dont know well done
That is excellent content, I really enjoyed your clear and entertaining information delivery This topic can be intimidating for some, your video will help so many new riders Great job 10 / 10
Good video. Lots of riders will find this very helpful. Unfortunately, not all bikes have a remote knob for easy rear pre-load adjustment and require a spanner to adjust. It is not as easy to do, and on some bikes, the rear shock is difficult to access.
Rebound is quite easy to adjust. There are rule for the front and back if you push on it. The hardest part is setting compression, because that's the only real setting that needs you to ride the bike in order to set it to your liking.
Great video! I would only add that generally speaking, starting from the standard clicker settings from the owner’s manual. Once you put a stronger spring on the shock you will need to add rebound damping to counter the stiffer spring. Starting from the stock settings in the owner’s manual makes this easier.
Den mest intressanta videon jag sett på bra länge, hade inte en aning om detta. Nu vet jag hur jag ska ställa in på min T7a som hämtas på måndag. Stort tack för denna video 👍😎🤟
Well explained and nice graphic animation, Robert. I just like to add a few things: - the pre-load adjuster is good to compensate 50-60 kg - when the suspension guy ask about the rider weight, mention also the heavy parts like bash plate, pannier racks etc. that are permanently mounted on you bike - springs have a tolerance, which can be easily 5% so a 5 N/mm stiffer spring can be more worse than your original - consider also a stiffer fork spring in line with the rear spring - front & rear suspension have a service interval, too so don't ride 50Tkm without a service If you chance between solo and pillion rides the suspension is a compromise except the Dutch lady weights below 60 kg including gear/luggage. Have a good final week before Christmas and remember, days are getting longer soon again in the Northern hemisphere. Thanks for all the entertainment throughout the year(s), Bernd 💙💛🏁🤛🏼
😊 Good explanation. Also the encouragement to look at the adjustability possibilities of your own bike. Dont be affraid to experiment a little with the settings, but for the compression and rebound settings : stay within / around the settings mentioned in your manual.
Best idiotproof suspension explanation I have seen- just what I needed. The first, theoretical part was almost like Ryan F9 tutoring except for the lack of chalk and a whiteboard :).
Hi there. I really like your content and I have learned a lot about my tenerè. I also give a lot of importance to the suspension, because I think it is the basis of driving. My first step was to copy the configuration that you explain in a previous video and it improved a lot but... there is always a but... I took it to a competition suspension specialist and we revalved both suspensions and changed oils, seals and sliders (surprisingly they were worn with only 9000 km) Everything new and original Kayaba. The difference was noticeable, it improved a lot. With this I don't mean that they are ohlins but much better than the originals. I come from 35 years of doing enduro and I know the utmost importance of putting the front and rear springs according to the weight of the rider (it's a before and after) Now the question and my doubt. The tenere comes prepared for a total load of 190 kg, so the springs are stiffer than those of a 75 kg pilot. Do you think it is necessary to change them???? A pilot is lighter so softer springs would have to be used. Of course, they will no longer be able to accommodate 2 people and luggage. It's just my opinion and I would like to know yours or someone on this channel. Thank you very much and I really like the content on your channel. Greetings from Spain, Galicia.
Thank you. I can only speak for the first version of T7. I know they later did some changes but not sure. But I do know my bike had too weak springs for my weight as standard. Great that you did the service and upgrade. Cheers
Yes I agree. Many people spend thousands on their suspension. The DRZ400 has great suspension. But in stock form not so great but not so bad either. But take the time to dial it in and get proper spring rate, and its pretty darn good. I have also changed valving too a bit.
Motool's digital Slacker V4 tool = Coolest 'gadget' ive ever bought , i might be OCD but i use it nearly every single ride to adjust for what im carrying that ride on the spot , then also ive played with little more vs little less sag within the recommended amounts with this tool vs the old fashion way you can be soo exact and you dont need someone to help you .. Great Video !! sometimes this info seems complex to some you did a great job of explaining it
Wow what a brilliant explanation of suspension 👍 thanks so much I think I finally understand the "Dark Art of Suspension" lol best wishes Karl in Oz 🇦🇺
Hi. Great video. I saw your previous on setting compression/rebound front and back. I am a similar size to you, and I set the same amount of clicks on my T7. I am curious if you have changed and are now utilzing different settings? Thanks. Keep up the great work!
I sent in my suspension to a suspension tuning company. I had ridden it 60.000km so it was due time to service the suspension. At the same time they installed new springs and re-valved the shocks and they set the clicks for this new configuration. So yes, I have different settings now. But if I hadn't done this I would have stayed on what you have.
Ha, I think you might have missed your real calling as a teacher, Rob!! Seriously though, this was great and my smaller than average brain needs this subject to be refreshed from time to time to keep the understanding clear! I did use the settings you provided on that other video (with some tweaking as I am larger than you) and it was a great starting point to get it close to right, but I'm sure I would benefit from a heavier spring!! Cheers!
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I get questions on which changes I have made to my suspension. When I had 60.000 km on the bike I thought it was time to service the fork and shock. Moving parts should be serviced even if it says nothing about it in the manual. But enduro people often service suspension.
I removed my fork legs and rear shock and sent them to www.rg3scandinavia.com
They serviced my original suspension. (New oil and worn parts). At the same time I asked them to tune the suspension for me. This means they changed the springs for my weight and they re-valved the dampers (customized the "holes"). In total this costed about €1000. The suspension is now tuned for me and it never bottoms out and handles very stable. Buying new fork/shock is much more expensive and for the type of riding I do this is all I need.
Cheers!
That service was way overdue, suspension service should be done at 30k
Interesting that the service manual does not speak of suspension at all. It has wear parts and oil that should be changed. The service workshop said that my suspension was needed but it was not badly worn. Cheers@@SupermotoCentral
Do you guys know Davemoss? Look it up suspension guru :D for road use I think he sais 20k KMS Is a good a mount to change the oil. And often finds that the OEM oil on most bikes is way to Thin from factory. For race use he changes the oil alooooot
Forget the suspension, this is easily the best explained video on any topic I’ve seen on TH-cam. Really learned a lot, thank you.
You make me happy 😊
100% agree 👍
FINALLY a clear and simple forward explanation of this spring-y subject!! Thank you 😊 ❤
And thank you!
This is the best explanation video on the subject of suspension that I have ever seen!
Thank you dearly!
You're a legend. It takes so much thought to distill complicated subjects and make them understandable to the typical person. Education = more confidence and enjoyment for bike owners. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks mate 👊🏻✊🏻
Terrific explanation on how a modern motorcycle suspension works
Thanks mate
Fantastic!
I’ve been all over TH-cam to get a good educational tutorial, and this is it! Go no further!
Well explained, very pedagogical - theoretics and the practice in the same video.
Well done sir!
BR,
MT, Göteborg
Tackar 🙏
The best video about suspension I've seen!!! Great job!!! Thanks!!!
You make me happy 😊🙏
Hahaha, this was absolutely genius and so well explain tjommi 😂👏🏻 Even my kid did understand this really well, so kudos for making this so easy and understandable 👏🏻 Now I just need to make myself a cord like that. I tend to be a little bit lazy with that stuff 🙈 But it is so damn easy when you think of it. Thank you. 🎥
Thank for the inspiration and for lending you name :D
Since your kid now knows the deed, have him/her make you the measure cord as well! Heck, make her/him do all you suspension settings!
And yeah, I concur @NomadSweden, the best easy explainations I have seen on InterNJET.
Tjommi, ne?
Just like THAT, hey?
There is so many suspension explanation on youtube here, but they don't really get to the actual point or scenario why you need to do this and that
And you my friends have explain it so clear and detail, and even give some actual scenario like what to do when dive while braking. Good Job My Good Sir!!!
Thank you good sir 😊🙏
This is one of the best educational videos I’ve seen on TH-cam on any topic. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Awesome explanation, even I understand it now. Hats off for the graphics, made like a pro!
Thanks! 🙏
Fantastic Thank-you. You delivered this topic in a very Logical, sequential and definitive way. Finally a very clear and precise explanation and guide to adjusting the complete suspension.
Now I will go fine tune my Africa Twin. Many thanks.
Cheers!
I knew the topic, but I stayed because of the delivery... very well done!
Chhers 😊
I feel like I’m a expert after looking at your video, it simply makes sense.
Cheers 👍🏻
@@NomadSweden cheers to you really ! Do you have the same video explaining the front, or maybe the intimate relation between the rear and the front that defines the behaviour of the bike ?
Great explanation and summary and thanks for sharing this topic in a smart way. I am not an suspension expert, however I'd like to add some aspects on rebound settings. After we hit a bump, the spring runs the shock back to and beyond the rider sag level. The rebound damping can compensate for this effect. I dial the rebound so that the shock makes only ONE movement to go back to the rider sag level (IN -> OUT + -> IN 0). If rebound is too weak we will feel more than one compensation movement after we hit a bump. Peace and Cheers
I think being humble is the fastest and best way to learn more. Thank you for this added knowledge and it rings a bell from my MTB days. I used to sit on my bike heavily and watch if the suspension went back to normal in one or more bounces. I had forgotten this :) Merry Xmas.
Probably the most instructive video from you ever! Very thought through and well illustrated! Congrat and well done!!! :-) All this suspension theory is a huge part of the reason I went for electronically adjustable suspension :-) Not as good as a well set up manually suspension but more likely to be fairly ok in my hands. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Great dude! Im using your settings for months and helped a lot! Thank you!!! One of the best explanations about suspension I've saw!
Awesome, thanks 🙏
don't cut yourself with the saw though.
Good introduction to the subject! It always astonishes me how few people have any awareness of this at all, when I fact it is one of the most important things in your bike! I think it is because it can be a bit confusing to wrap your head around but your explanation is one of the better I’ve seen. And I watched A LOT of videos on the subject when I tried to understand it better. 😂
It was two books that finally helped me feel I really started to get a grasp of the subject: “Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible” by Thede and Parks, and “Sportbike Suspension Tuning” by Trevitt. You’ve probably read them already but I figured I’d mention them in case you haven’t. 😊
Thanks bud 🙏
Brilliant education, thank you. clearly explained without being boring....
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well done Robert, clear and simple explanation of the basic workings of the suspension. 👍🏻
Thanks :)
I have been searching for an article on this topic for some time. Finally this one, explained and illustrated in a way that is very educational and straight forward. Now I understand the overall subject and know what to do to set up my bike. Versus all others that were the opposite. THANK YOU!
Thank you 🙏 it’s all i was hoping for
My super tenere XY1200Z has the same paint. I love it!!!!💪🇺🇸
I have a 990 adv 08 model . Changed out the rear spring 150 nm. for 125nm. Instantly better . The original spring is for guys 110 kg. I am 83 kg. Raise the fork clamps 3 to 5 ml. Far better on. and off road . Cost of spring $240 . Improvement much better , travel and comfort . Kev Australia Good Vid .
Doctor Robert, your diagnosis on the maladies of moto-suspension is crystal clear and the prescription for 'simple' manipulation rather than complex surgery is brilliantly explained. I am sure many patients will bounce back to a healthier ride after following your advice.
Thank you :D Just sending them home with an Aspirin will not work here. :D
Excellent explanation. I’m constantly bugging fellow riders to take advantage of their suspension. Shared it all around.
Thank you for watching and sharing 😊🙏
I love riding my bike, and I love every second of doing just that! BUT I've up til now been a complete illiterate when it comes to understanding suspension and many other technical matters and aspects of motorcycles and motorcycling...
When it comes to suspension, this is by far - by far - the best and most instructional video I've ever seen. This is fantastic for a guy like me, and perfect for my level - or lack of - knowledge...
Thanks for this video - and for a wonderful channel in general ! 😊
Thank you so much. Going to bed bow with a smile on my face, because of your comment
@@NomadSweden 😊😊
That was OUTSTANDING! Finally, I understand this. I’ve been making the suspension adjustments on my Africa Twin per Honda’s recommendations and the difference is dramatic!
Thanks 😊 glad it helped
Excellent explanation!
I would only like to add, that we should have a look and the feeling, that front and rear suspension shall work synchronized. Means, that the suspension shall react the same front and rear.
If e.g. the rear is to soft, you will have the „chopper-pogo stick-effect“, as in your chopper video, you can feel during riding.
A first simple base test while not riding can be this:
Sit on your bike with gear on, pull the front brake. Now make the bike suspending by move you body up and down standing up and let your but and body fall down to the seat. Look down and feel, if front and rear:
1. go down simultaneously deep and with the same speed .
2. go up simultaneously and with the same speed.
First try to see and feel the compression (down travel way and speed), and try to correct this as explained in the video.
Then the rebound.
And: In general it can be said, that if you change compression to be slower or faster, you might need to do more or less the same to rebound, because BOTH was set by the factory to work simultaneously for the Dutch lady.
And, as said in the video:
First find the settings in your manual. Don’t be afraid.
You can always go back to this.
Thanks for this great addition 🙏
Also, don't forget "her private parts" 😜, i.e., "All" extra weight, actually coming along the ride, on the bike (rider full gear, pillion fully geared, & luggage!)
Great video 👏
Outstanding. I finally get it. Going to really focus on my Tuareg and get it right. (yes I'm a bit slow). FYI I just got back from my first visit to Sweden. Fantastic country and Stockholm is just world class. Thank you!
Thank you 😊
Great video. May I add that is important to know that rebound is affected with the suspension oil age / milage. If you have a older bike and never serviced the oil the oil will be thinner than when it was new and you will need to close the rebound tap more. The older it is thiner it is and only adjust after a ride so the oil can heat up. Older oil will change his behavior vs cold and hot.
Good tip 👍🏻 thanks
You couldn't explain it better.I don't have great experience with motorcycles.I really enjoy your video so easy to watch it twice😊!Thanks for sharing your knowledge with such a good way.Great work thank you very much!!! subscribed immediately 😂
Glad it was helpful! Welcome to the channel :)
Excellent description of a difficult topic. Good effort.
Thanks :)
A thoughtful, thorough, and clear explanation. I thought I knew suspension pretty well and you still taught me things! Thanks!😎
Cheers!
My bike is not T7, but I have learned so much about rear absorver (amortisor). Your English is very clear and explenation is perfect. Congratulation.
Thank you 🙏
¡¡Finalmente, alguien explica claramente la suspensión!! gracias!!!
😊🙏
Brilliant video thanks, to a layman you've easily explained what it is, the settings and how and why you might want to adjust them. Thank you!
Cheers!
Exactly what I was searching, big thank you Sir! I've just received a Racing Top of the line suspension for my Honda Transalp 750. It came perfectly adjusted for my weight and riding terrain by super profesionals. Still I have to understand how actually the settings are made and how everything works. Your video it's a great beginning on this topic, please make more similar. Greetings 🙏
Thank you 😊
Brilliant Robert! This is the best explanation I have seen! Well done!
Thanks mate 🤩
Thank you so much. I learned a lot from this video. I am in the market for a new suspension and it made sense to me that I get more informed more about how suspensions work before I decide on something haha
It's night where I'm at now, but I'm going to go play with my suspension in the morning.
Glad it was helpful!
A really good video. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you for explaining in a simple way of setting it up.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! One of the best suspension tutorials I have seen.
Thank you so much 🙏❤️
Excellent explanation. Had to watch twice. The first time I was way too distracted by thoughts of cute Dutch ladies 😍
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Tack sa mycket Robert. Again a helpfull video with simple explanation to understand. I am looking forward to your videos in 2024! All the best!
Thank you 🙏
What a great explanation! I have read/seen many and this is the best so far...thank you!
Thank you 😊🙏
This was a fantastic video - Thank you for taking so much time to explain this to a newbie!
The best explanation about suspension I've seen thanks very much
Thank you 😊
Im planning on creating a custom bike and this was a huge help to undersdant bike suspension.
Glad I could help! Mission accomplished :)
Excellent! Thanks for the clear explanation of terms that are tossed around frequently. I have a good understanding of sag. It was one of the first things I changed on my KLR. The stiffer spring made all the difference when adding myself, riding gear, luggage, etc. The rebound and compression settings have always been unclear on more adjustable bikes. Now I know!
Thank you 🙏
What an excellent video. I finally understand motorcycle suspension.
Thank you 😊
One of the best suspension tutorial I've seen
Thank you :)
Perfect, simple and clear explanation. Thanks for sharing
Brilliant!! I am aware that suspension is something like rocket science, and one video is not gonna make me an expert on the topic, but I feel I got at least the very basics. Thank you!!
Thanks 🙏
As a cute little Dutch lady, I still watched it completely 😉
Sending it to my hubby as the previous owner seems to have screwed up the settings of the rear suspension.
Awesome :D
Fantastic lesson. Finally, I understand suspension. You succeeded!
My goal is reached 😊 thank you
Good points and a simple explanation of how things work. I learned to dial in what I had years back. Once set with proper spring rates there's not much to chase down. Adjust preload to load and compression for braking and road conditions. As for pogo stick riding my Alaska GF won the Nationals two times. I tell you that experience sure comes in handy on these long winter nights. Compressed and stretched with a big smile. Thanks. Happy Holidays to you and my Nordic ADV riders.
Thanks and happy holidays buddy!
so many people dont do this in the first week i di a setup on my MT09sp and its make soooo much difference, Great video and helpful for those that dont know well done
😊🙏
Mate that was a very good explaination of the suspension system. The best I have seen, keep it up.
Thank you 🙏
Excellent Video! So graphic and nice to watch. In already use your second video as guide to setup my T7 suspension. Thanks
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for explain this in a straight forward way!
This was a wonderful explanation! Thank you so much, I feel a lot more confident in my knowledge now! 💜
Thanks 😊🙏
Yes! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Well done
Thanks 🙏
That is excellent content, I really enjoyed your clear and entertaining information delivery
This topic can be intimidating for some, your video will help so many new riders
Great job
10 / 10
Thank you for the 10/10 🙏🏻😃 Appreciate it
Good video. Lots of riders will find this very helpful. Unfortunately, not all bikes have a remote knob for easy rear pre-load adjustment and require a spanner to adjust. It is not as easy to do, and on some bikes, the rear shock is difficult to access.
Rebound is quite easy to adjust. There are rule for the front and back if you push on it. The hardest part is setting compression, because that's the only real setting that needs you to ride the bike in order to set it to your liking.
Great and straight to the point explanation ! Thank you for this !
Cheers!
Thank you so much for the time you spent to make this very good explanation video !
Thank you 🙏
Thank you very much for the good explanation, especially the graphics made it easy.
Glad you liked it 😊
Great video, and good advice. Thank you.
Great video with easy to understand information. Excellent!
Thanks mate
Thank you for the useful tips. It's very important.
Best explained video about suspension on internet
Oh thank you. Internet is big :)
Great video! I would only add that generally speaking, starting from the standard clicker settings from the owner’s manual. Once you put a stronger spring on the shock you will need to add rebound damping to counter the stiffer spring. Starting from the stock settings in the owner’s manual makes this easier.
Thank you. Good tip
Thank you ver much for this easy presentation of suspension❤
Claudio
This was a good video! I like your bolt and cord measurement technique too
Thanks 😊
Den mest intressanta videon jag sett på bra länge, hade inte en aning om detta.
Nu vet jag hur jag ska ställa in på min T7a som hämtas på måndag.
Stort tack för denna video 👍😎🤟
Man tackar och bockar
Man, this is video is really really good.
Better than fortnine, revzillas explanation.
Love it.
Wow thank you 😊🙏
Well explained and nice graphic animation, Robert.
I just like to add a few things:
- the pre-load adjuster is good to compensate 50-60 kg
- when the suspension guy ask about the rider weight, mention also the heavy parts like bash plate, pannier racks etc. that are permanently mounted on you bike
- springs have a tolerance, which can be easily 5% so a 5 N/mm stiffer spring can be more worse than your original
- consider also a stiffer fork spring in line with the rear spring
- front & rear suspension have a service interval, too so don't ride 50Tkm without a service
If you chance between solo and pillion rides the suspension is a compromise except the Dutch lady weights below 60 kg including gear/luggage.
Have a good final week before Christmas and remember, days are getting longer soon again in the Northern hemisphere.
Thanks for all the entertainment throughout the year(s),
Bernd 💙💛🏁🤛🏼
Thanks for the information 👍🏻👍🏻
😊 Good explanation. Also the encouragement to look at the adjustability possibilities of your own bike. Dont be affraid to experiment a little with the settings, but for the compression and rebound settings : stay within / around the settings mentioned in your manual.
Indeed. Thanks
Best idiotproof suspension explanation I have seen- just what I needed. The first, theoretical part was almost like Ryan F9 tutoring except for the lack of chalk and a whiteboard :).
Haha thanks mate
Hi there. I really like your content and I have learned a lot about my tenerè.
I also give a lot of importance to the suspension, because I think it is the basis of driving. My first step was to copy the configuration that you explain in a previous video and it improved a lot but... there is always a but...
I took it to a competition suspension specialist and we revalved both suspensions and changed oils, seals and sliders (surprisingly they were worn with only 9000 km) Everything new and original Kayaba.
The difference was noticeable, it improved a lot. With this I don't mean that they are ohlins but much better than the originals.
I come from 35 years of doing enduro and I know the utmost importance of putting the front and rear springs according to the weight of the rider (it's a before and after)
Now the question and my doubt.
The tenere comes prepared for a total load of 190 kg, so the springs are stiffer than those of a 75 kg pilot.
Do you think it is necessary to change them???? A pilot is lighter so softer springs would have to be used. Of course, they will no longer be able to accommodate 2 people and luggage.
It's just my opinion and I would like to know yours or someone on this channel.
Thank you very much and I really like the content on your channel.
Greetings from Spain, Galicia.
Thank you. I can only speak for the first version of T7. I know they later did some changes but not sure. But I do know my bike had too weak springs for my weight as standard. Great that you did the service and upgrade. Cheers
Yes I agree. Many people spend thousands on their suspension. The DRZ400 has great suspension. But in stock form not so great but not so bad either. But take the time to dial it in and get proper spring rate, and its pretty darn good. I have also changed valving too a bit.
Motool's digital Slacker V4 tool = Coolest 'gadget' ive ever bought , i might be OCD but i use it nearly every single ride to adjust for what im carrying that ride on the spot , then also ive played with little more vs little less sag within the recommended amounts with this tool vs the old fashion way you can be soo exact and you dont need someone to help you .. Great Video !! sometimes this info seems complex to some you did a great job of explaining it
Thank you!
Absolutely useful film about SAG. Great job.
Thanks!
You are a great man. Thanks for your valuable information.
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Thank you for adding Turkish subtitles 🙌Important informations
very well explained , thanks for the trouble Swedish Nomad, congrats
Thank you 🙏
Takes alot of time to make a vid like that, thanks for the effort..this will be useful info when i buy a T7 and let my 701 go. Cheers.
Thanks 🙏
Mate this is one of the, if not the best explainer I’ve seen on suspension! Are you a schoolteacher? If not, you should consider…
Haha thank you so much. Well I train customers, teach Taekwondo and used to teach flight school so I guess I am a teacher of sorts😊
Very impressive graphics on this video! And the comparison with Thomas was hilarious 😂
Good work young man😉
Thanks man
Wow what a brilliant explanation of suspension 👍 thanks so much I think I finally understand the "Dark Art of Suspension" lol best wishes Karl in Oz 🇦🇺
Thank you so much 😊
EXCELLENT, precise and concise...
Cheers 😊
thanks for the video. this is the best video i've ever seen on suspension setup. thanks again. liked and subscribed.
Awesome, thank you!
This the best video on the subject. Like a college prof talking to dummies. (Like me)
Haha cheers
I’ve not installed the kit yet but I just bought a Touratech progressive suspension lowering kit for my BMW F750gs as I’m only 160cm tall.
Such a clear explanation! Thank you.
Amazing explanation and 3:20 was absolutely hilarious!
Glad you liked it :)
Fantastisk at din nummerplade hedder OCD 😂💪🏻🥳
God video, jeg bruger sin standard setup på min T7 også, det har gjort OEM suspension meget bedre 💪🏻
Hi. Great video. I saw your previous on setting compression/rebound front and back. I am a similar size to you, and I set the same amount of clicks on my T7. I am curious if you have changed and are now utilzing different settings? Thanks. Keep up the great work!
I sent in my suspension to a suspension tuning company. I had ridden it 60.000km so it was due time to service the suspension. At the same time they installed new springs and re-valved the shocks and they set the clicks for this new configuration. So yes, I have different settings now. But if I hadn't done this I would have stayed on what you have.
Ha, I think you might have missed your real calling as a teacher, Rob!! Seriously though, this was great and my smaller than average brain needs this subject to be refreshed from time to time to keep the understanding clear! I did use the settings you provided on that other video (with some tweaking as I am larger than you) and it was a great starting point to get it close to right, but I'm sure I would benefit from a heavier spring!! Cheers!
Thanks buddy 🙏