Re: handling

[Robert Smith <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

When you get a chance would  you mind posting the settings you prefer
for the Ohlins.  Thanks!

TTFN

Erik Miner wrote:

> I weigh 195lbs plus a few for gear. New tires will be Pirelli Dragon
> GTS. FWIW I've got the Ohlins rear shock. Interestingly enough my
> suspension tuner feels they ( Ohlins) didn't valve it right for the
> ST. It needs more rebound damping . We'll probably pull it and
> re-valve it one of these days. I'm shooting for perfect.. right now
> it's at 90% of the way there,  which is about 200% better than stock
> :-))
>
> Erik
> Hot Dawg
>
> >Erik Miner wrote:
> >
> >>  Loose the stock tires and Racetech the front forks. I've got new
> >>  tires set to go on this week. But replacing the front fork springs
> >>  with the Racetech has made a really big difference. Much less dive
> >>  and cut the standing up by about 40% hope the tires will add another
> >>  40%. Also for those that have Racetech-ed their front ends I had my
> >>  suspension guru change the front fork oil in ONE fork to 10 wt (
> >>  still have 5 in the other) it helped get the rebound just about
> >>  perfect. I also had on Racetech's advise a quarter turn added to the
> >>  emulators, so compression damping is also right on the money. Frankly
> >>  I really wish Triumph had spent the extra few dollars and given us
> >>  the Cartridge fork of the Daytona and Speed T . I can't see why they
> >>  had to cheap out on the front forks. The ST is about the same price
> >>  as the Daytona.. Hell I would have spent another $500.00 on the bike
> >>  to get the better forks!
> >
> >Hi Erik,
> >
> >What do you weigh (in lbs or kg please)?
> >
> >I agree with the skimping on the suspension part.  Also, wouldn't it
> >be nice if you
> >could order a bike from the factory set up for you (kind like buying a PC
> >has become) e.g. with the right spring rates.
> >
> >Please post an update once you change the tires?  What are you
> >putting on there?
> >
> >Robert
> >
> >
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