Re: [ST] Suspension longevity

[Andrea Matta <springbok@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Ken,

Saturday, June 1, 2002, 8:56:13 PM, you wrote:

KM> Now on Metzeler Sportec M-1, and
KM> despite the apparent higher wear rate (looking like I'll only get about 4500
KM> miles), I'll never go back to a harder compound. LOVE THESE THINGS!

My same thought!

KM> Now to my question: How long has the stock suspension on your ST or RS
KM> lasted? I have a 2000 RS, and it seems my suspenders are weakening fast. I
KM> had never adjusted the rear, but when I rode with my son last weekend, I
KM> decided he'd gained enough weight that it was time to dial up the pre-load.
KM> Kinda crunchy, but it did turn. The rebound damping is another story. I got
KM> about 2/3 of one turn total movement. Not good. No real noticeable
KM> difference in ride.

KM> I've been riding a little harder lately, the result of the added confidence
KM> sticky tires gives you. As a consequence, the shortcomings of the stock
KM> suspension have come to light OR, it's just plain worn out. I'm about 220lbs
KM> (100kg?) with all my gear on. My son doesn't ride with me much any more, but
KM> he's about 90lbs.

KM> My RS now has 27,500 (trouble-free) miles, and I wonder if it's "Ohlins
KM> time" for the rear and "Race Tech time" for the forks. Any thoughts?

I'm almost at 22,000 miles (35,000 km) on my '00 RS, and despite the
fact I'm much lighter than you (~65 kg) I'm experiencing the same
problems on the rear. So I think it's a matter of wear, not of
harder riding. I still haven't played with preload & rebound damping
adjustements, but will do as soon as possible. My next problem will be
deciding if it's time for new suspensions or for a new bike...

- -andrea



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