fadkar
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Post by fadkar on May 17, 2022 19:01:06 GMT -7
I have my suspension dialed in from a local shop but I still find my MT10 to be quite harsh on bumpy roads. So much so that I'm thinking about getting a bike with electronic suspension so I can enjoy riding without getting bounced around.
At 142lbs (without gear), I figured dropping my tire pressure from the standard 36/42 PSI would help and it certainly did. I'm now running 34F / 32R on the Road 5s and that has helped make the bike feel smoother and more planted for the canyon rides. I may even drop the pressures by another 2PSI on each side to see how that feels.
This of course works for canyon riding but probably would wear out my tires quickly on longer highway rides. Would upgrading my suspension help in this regard? I find the stock suspension perfectly fine from a performance standpoint but I would like more plushness without giving up the nimble handling. Is that possible?
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Post by willl84 on May 18, 2022 4:17:33 GMT -7
You're definitely really light for the stock suspension. IIRC it's sprung for a rider in the 180-190 range. I'm 250 so I just had to replace the front and rear springs with k-tech units, also lighter fork oil. It made a HUGE difference.
Give k-tech a call and see what they recommend. Also be sure to tell them it's for street riding and NOT track riding (unless you want it a little stiffer for the track)
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fadkar
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Post by fadkar on May 18, 2022 9:55:23 GMT -7
You're definitely really light for the stock suspension. IIRC it's sprung for a rider in the 180-190 range. I'm 250 so I just had to replace the front and rear springs with k-tech units, also lighter fork oil. It made a HUGE difference. Give k-tech a call and see what they recommend. Also be sure to tell them it's for street riding and NOT track riding (unless you want it a little stiffer for the track) Thank you for this helpful information! Sounds like it's possible to modify the existing suspension (springs and oil) rather than buy new suspension. I'll call them up to see what can be done. Any reason why your suggest K-Tech over Ohlins? |
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jlapaglia
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Post by jlapaglia on May 18, 2022 16:03:01 GMT -7
Do you know where the compression is currently set at/Have you tried adjusting just the compression setting? I found this to help with removing some of the harshness.
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weehe
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Post by weehe on May 19, 2022 5:25:49 GMT -7
Agreed on trying to adjust it more. I followed the guides online and getting the sag in spec actually make the ride very harsh. Ended up back the preload out 2 turns and it made a night and day difference.
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Post by willl84 on May 19, 2022 9:02:33 GMT -7
Ktech is a little cheaper and they offer everything from springs to cartridges to fill rear shocks. Ohlins is great don't get me wrong but for the street I feel they're a bit overrated. I'd love to they're some ohlins forks and a shock in mine but that's a lot of cash lol. Putting the proper spring in for your weight and riding style is the first step. Adjusting preload to get your sag right is second. Then compression and rebound damping to fine tune the setup
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terrys
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Post by terrys on May 19, 2022 17:13:24 GMT -7
I've got the MT-10SP and to be honest, I'm not all that sold on the front suspension compliance. I've owned and modified plenty of conventional Showa forks on my Hondas with springs and Gold Valves and I think these work a whole lot better from a compliance and control perspective. No problems with the rear shock however. I think the root cause is the large piston diameter which causes really high fluid velocity on sharp bumps. I've had a local expert modify the pistons and shims and it is marginally better, but I still find the bike a bit jolting and therefore tiring on a long ride.
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