Re: [ST] suspension setup

["Eric Mann" <eric91z@xxxxxxxxx>]

Well, all, thanks for the advice.  Went out and took 2 full turns out of the
rear preload.  Then checked the tire pressures cold.  30 Front/32 Rear.
Went 3 blocks down the street and remeasured pressure.  Still 30 Front/32
Rear.  Set the front to ~35 and rear to 41.  Took a quick spin and no more
"twitchyness"!!!

Will definitely need to keep an eye on tire pressure more often, and be more
proactive in adjusting the rear preload between solo and 2-up riding.
Especially since it seems to be only 2 full turns to take care of it.  And I
am running right about 8mm on the front preload.  At times that seems like
not even enough.  But I am not going to get to picky until I spend the money
for the Race Tech springs and emulators sometime next year (most likely).
Besides, from common opinion expressed on this list, the factory front
springs are barely up to the task of someone like me weighing around 235
lbs.

Again, thanks alot!!!  Not more enjoyable trips when commuting on the bike!

Eric Mann
eric91z@xxxxxxxxx
'91 Camaro Z28
'01 Triumph Sprint ST
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Erik Miner" <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] suspension setup


> Eric start with the basics.. Check front and rear pre-load best way
> is with a measuring tape! You want to aim for about 35mm sag in back
> and about 37mm in front. There are numerous sites on the web that
> will give you exact instructions on how to do this (if you can't
> find any ping me and I'll explain in more detail) also check the
> rebound setting on the rear shock, and check steering head bearing.
> Although it does sound as if the preload is off in fact I'd say that
> the bike with just you on is nose low, that would cause the bike to
> feel too quick and darty.. Also make sure that you have the right
> tire pressures 36 front/ 42 rear..
>
> Erik
>
> >OK, I have been having a little "handling" problem for a while not that I
> >need some help with.  Background: 2001 Sprint ST with Triumph CF can, 18T
> >sprocket, #13 Tune, ZG DB windshield.  I do have the 2 pannier setup.
> >Myself, I weight about 235lbs, and 6' tall.
> >
> >Anyway, last fall before putting the bike away and then this spring, I
have
> >a had a problem when I ride by myself.  The front end seems very "loose",
> >slight shaking, and the bike does not feel very smooth or planted in the
> >corners.  Today, for the first time in about 10 rides, my fiancee went
for a
> >ride with me.  She weighs about 150lbs and 5' 10" tall.  The bike felt
> >absolutely wonderful in the turns and a straight line.  Found some nice
> >sweepers at about 35-40 mph and I was able to get my toes to touch down
no
> >problem with her on the bike.  It just feels absolutely confidence
inspiring
> >riding 2 up.
> >
> >Now, how to I get it to feel that way riding with just one?  Do I maybe
have
> >to much preload in the rear?  Anything else to check or try?  I didn't
not
> >change any of the suspension settings between the solo and 2-up rides.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Eric Mann
> >eric91z@xxxxxxxxx
> >'91 Camaro Z28
> >'01 Triumph Sprint ST
> >
> >
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