Suspension tuning guide for high performance vehicles this suspension tuning guide will help you identify possible handling issues and apply proper resolutions. Suspension tuning guide for high performance vehicles. Follow the guidance closely and make one change at a time for best results. I dont have the test track to find out if something helps or hurts the speed of the car so im going to ask you guys. Suspension tuning guide a complete guide to setting up your sportbikes suspension, including all the terms, technology and troubleshooting introduction get started on your setup. Intro suspension tuning is the final step a lot of serious racers take in setting up their vehicles. I personally use 35mm for road and a few track days use. From years of doing tuning, ive almost always found that its best to aim towards developing a tuning plan or a consistent series of steps that ends up allowing you to derive the perfect. Motorcycle handling like a pogo stick with a broken spring. You can spend all the money you possibly can on the best suspension components, and while you might notice some improvements, those parts arent set up to work together properly to give you the best performance and that is exactly what suspension tuning takes care of. Suspension tuning guide street bike or road racing applications by herb varin with incorrect suspension setup, tire wear is increased and handling suffers, resulting in rider fatigue.
We also have media that chronicle the stars and cars that have made our sport great. Suspension measurements used in the suspension tuning spreadsheet. The suspension tuning spreadsheet assumes the bump stops are located on the shock shaft. The rider sag recommended above should be used as a guide. Sportbike suspension tuning covers the basicssetting static sag for your weightas well as more subtle and advanced adjustments, such as how to optimize rearend squat.
Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time. Whether a motorcycle has adjustable or nonadjustable suspension, it comes from the factory with the suspension set up for a single rider. Fine tuning your suspension settings can dramatically increase cornering or straight line stability you wont usually improve both, there are choices to be made here. Setting up your motorcycle suspension is one of the most arcane and confounding disciplines, yet one of the most important. How to improve your motorcycles handling and performance, is one you must have in your garage if you have even the most remote interest in how your motorcycle handles and how to make it better. Air suspension design book, focusing on suspension theory and shockairbag theory, geared towards the doityourselfer. Bound is the rate at which the shock allows compression and rebound. Unfortunately as a kid riding dirt and a rider over the past 5 years ive done 100% of the work on my bikes with the only exception being suspension tuning. Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car. How to set up your bike for handling, stability, and control on the street and track by andrew trevitt isbn.
How to build a winning drag race chassis and suspension. Go to, check and correct your spring rates if need be. Sportbike suspension tuning by andrew trevitt, paperback. Additionally, our service packages will ensure your suspension performs top notch and you remain confident on your motorcycle, season after season. The suspension setting process provided here is a basic methodical guide to providing a way to update you current suspension to the style of riding to best suit your needs. Sportbike suspension tuning 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. Definitive guide to suspension tuning suspensionspot. The dampening which is what the clickers control is a speedsensitive element. For rugged construction and excellent long term durability,our qualitybuilt control rider suspension is widely regarded as amongst the best in its class.
Each major component group of the car can be modified or upgraded for more performance, so you can build a better car thats balanced and refined. One of the major keys to a successful suspension setup is the condition of the components. Jerry bickel race cars gives racers the technology to win. This video is the downhill section of my testing and tuning grounds that has a steep climb to get back to the top. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you. The book is structured in an easy and logical way that identifies the best steering and suspension designs. As everyone knows the rear on the 848 is so tight id probably get thrown over the clip ons with every bump i hit if. You need to learn your bikes language and find out just what your suspension is trying to tell you. Find out what type of suspension is right for you by product expert posted in performance, tips and tricks on wednesday, december 23rd, 2015 at 10. Suspension tuning guide street bike or road racing applications with incorrect suspension setup, tire wear is increased and handling suffers, resulting in rider fatigue.
We can reduce understeer and oversteer characteristics with the adjustments of antiroll bar sway bars, bump and rebound, ride height, spring rates, corner and static weights. The book provides stepbystep photos of suspension disassembly and assembly as well as detailed troubleshooting for dirt, street, and supermoto promising a solution. Since the shock and sway bar are mounted inboard, closer. I was recommended this book because of the technical expertise of the author, andrew trevitt, from sport rider. Yet even at this high standard, these cars can be dramatically improved. Drew smith have provided custom suspension tuning for offroad competitors at all levels, including national. I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to learn about suspension and how to set it up. Always refer to hardpack moto for the basic setup procedures. And, of course, if i do end up losing 15 kg over the next year, another 50 bucks and half an hour isnt. Suspension tuning is an art, when you experience a car with the suspension tuned by mer you will wonder why you did not get this done sooner. This instructional handbook shows readers how to set up their street machine chassis for high performance street or amateur drag strip racing.
This results in better handling and overall rider confidence, which leads to wins. The tires contact patch swings through an arc whose pivot point is the lower control arms inner pivot. Suggested sport bike motorcycle suspension settings. Now, in the first book that specifically addresses sportbike suspension systems, andrew trevitt, senior editor of sport rider magazine and a former roadracer, guides you through the process of setting up your bikes suspension to suit your riding style. Suspension tuning guide street bike or road racing pnw. Superbikecoach motorcycle suspension guide the suspension setting process provided here is a basic methodical guide to providing a way to update you current suspension to the style of riding to best suit your needs. Drag racing books drag racing software jerry bickel. However this many vary depending on your bike and manufacturer.
How to set up your motorcycle suspension motorbike writer. With over 15 years of suspension tuning experience, we can adjust or modify your sportbikes suspension to specifically suit your riding style. It is the best of both worlds that allows me to feel the bike without having to worry about the trail as i can basically ride it in my sleep. I know that suspension tuning is different in some ways but i dont know by how much. To check sag the distance between the fender and swing arm first check the distance with the rider off the bike and then with the rider on the bike in full riding gear. Seeing a book with the title shock absorber handbook and a photo of a racing car suspension on the cover naturally gets the juices flowing. The best chassis shop for drag racing books and drag racing software to help with your race car setup and suspension tunning. Most people know that the suspension is an integral part of their cars, but few realize that there are actually a few different kinds. Offroad motorcycle suspension enduro spec suspension.
Former sport rider editor andrew trevitts book sportbike suspension tuning. When suspension works correctly the bike will be much more enjoyable to ride. Unfortunately, there is little sustenance in these pages. The manufacturer is forced to make compromises in suspension components and settings even if no expense has been spared in manufacturing, the engineers still have to make assumptions about. Sport rider s setup recommendations for every motorcycle tested from 1997 november 17, 2009 these tables show suggested suspension settings for each bike tested by the sport rider staff. This book covers the basics setting static sag for your weight as well as more subtle and. The bmw 3 series set the benchmark for performance and luxury. Sportbike suspension systems offer an unmatched variety of adj. Road race suspension set up tips teknik racing unit 45 harford street, penrith 2750 nsw p. Sportbike suspension tuning after reading the motorcycle suspension bible, i wanted another reference for tuning the suspension on motorcycles. Lap times can be dramatically slower and overall safety for both street and race enthusiasts is another issue. Whether you are an expert or a novice, pit stop usa has books, computer software and videos to assist you through projects with confidence from the biggest names in racing. A comprehensive discussion on chassis geometry, suspension technology, and the many interactions among adjustments helps demystify suspension tuning.
A bunch of us went this morning to see chris jones at xxx rated race suspension. Andrewt march 06, 2014 outside of having your suspension tuned and setup by a professional, you can fine tune your dirt bike. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Whether you are considering modifying an existing suspension or constructing a new one from the ground up, these books can help by providing the concepts, the math, and the illustrations required for a thorough understanding.
A top racing suspension company suggest that rear wheel rider sag should be around 3040mm and static sag should be around 510mm. The more rider sag you have, the softer the bike suspension will be. If you are trying to ride in the woods with a regular motocross bike, that has regular moto suspension, you will be surprized at how poorly and dangerously it will work. Works enduro rider by drew smith wp kyb showa kayaba enduro harew scramble gncc extreme enduro ecea netra forks shocks ohlins steering damper wer revalve suspension experts sachs marzocchi beta gas gas honda yamaha suzuki. Mer does not rely on a fancy alignment machine, we do everything old school but our setups are hard to beat. Race techs motorcycle suspension bible provides a clear understanding of the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. Sportbike suspension systems offer an unmatched variety of adjustments, but understanding how those adjustments work, and how to combine them to tailor your motorcycle to your riding style can be as challenging as riding well. This book, by america s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike.
Two clicks out 14 rider with completely new suspension part 2 duration. Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. The book competition car suspension is an excellent, well written manual that describes the design evolution of vehicle suspension and steering systems. Suspension isnt always that confusing, unless you jump in in the middle and try to create some magic. Suspension tuning odds are high that your motorcycle suspension needs tuning. Based on paul thedes wildly popular race tech suspension seminars, this stepbystep guide shows anyone how to make their. Just about everything on a bike can make a major difference to the way a bike performs. Suspension setup and suspension settings and fine tuning. A different sag level may be appropriate due to differing riding styles, ability levels and riding conditions. Testing and field service feedback reveals that control rider gives outstanding roadholding and ride quality, combined with gtm up to 2500 kg, for a maximum aggregate trailer mass of 2750 kg. A guide to setting up your car for maximum handling performance on the street or strip. Not only are chassis and suspension the most popular types of modification, but their technology is constantly evolving. Suspension tuning may be something that the more experienced riders pay a high level of attention to, but that doesnt exclude any one else from the need to have things working correctly.
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