sam07
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Post by sam07 on Feb 20, 2017 18:48:02 GMT -7
This should be the first thing you do to unleash your beast. The stock setup is set very soft for my taste and felt like there was too much play. I'm 5'10" 200lbs and I like the suspension firm for daily commuting. The below setup is a dream for long sweeping corners too. The owners manual is very clear on the direction for each setting. I would recommend writing down your factory set up in the event you want to return to stock. Credit goes to a guy in the UK for posting up a video dialing his bike in. *****Warning***** You will ride more confident, corner faster and be at one with your machine.  |
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Post by slv on Feb 27, 2017 6:25:25 GMT -7
Thanks for posting this sam07Can you post the link to the video you mentioned? |
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Post by arcaos84 on Mar 14, 2017 10:51:11 GMT -7
I think he's referring to this vid:
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sumgi
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Post by sumgi on Mar 14, 2017 14:31:11 GMT -7
Thanks for the video, it has some great info in there.
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sam07
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Post by sam07 on Mar 14, 2017 19:26:13 GMT -7
I think he's referring to this vid: Yes that's it. Easy to do! |
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Post by evitzee on Mar 14, 2017 21:34:14 GMT -7
There are lots of variables here.....weight, type of riding, road conditions (smooth and straight, curvy and rough). What will suit one rider won't be the best for another. People tend to set up their machine for the best handling in the curves, and that's fine if that is the kind of riding you do. But some riders tend to ride in conditions that are less challenging, for them a harsh setup may be pretty damn uncomfortable over the long haul. You have to set it up for what you need. But the video is a good place to start.
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Post by arcaos84 on Mar 15, 2017 7:10:08 GMT -7
There are lots of variables here.....weight, type of riding, road conditions (smooth and straight, curvy and rough). What will suit one rider won't be the best for another. People tend to set up their machine for the best handling in the curves, and that's fine if that is the kind of riding you do. But some riders tend to ride in conditions that are less challenging, for them a harsh setup may be pretty damn uncomfortable over the long haul. You have to set it up for what you need. But the video is a good place to start. Exactly, I think that's the "area/zone of opportunity" he refers to in the vid. |
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Post by warnock on Apr 2, 2017 16:51:16 GMT -7
I am hoping to take my bike to a track day soon just to get the suspension tuned I desperately need it tuned.
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Post by warnock on May 7, 2017 15:45:59 GMT -7
Got my suspension tuned today by a friend. What a difference it makes!
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Post by papawheelie on Dec 2, 2017 22:03:16 GMT -7
What a terrific video! Funny and informative! This should be required viewing for every FZ/MT 10 owner.
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Post by Mr. Ozzie on Dec 3, 2017 22:28:12 GMT -7
Has anyone tried the settings provided? I watched the video and found it a little fast IRT his explanation of what he was doing. Accent didn't help. (Yank)
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Post by papawheelie on Dec 3, 2017 23:07:27 GMT -7
I’ve had the 10 for almost two months and am finally getting around to messing with suspension. I was going to start by setting everything in the middle and then just messing with it, but after watching this video (twice) last night, I went ahead and copied their settings. I didn’t get to ride today, though, so I am anxious to try it out. Admittedly, I did have to watch the video twice, while pausing it and comparing to the instructions in the service manual, and making the adjustments all at the same time. It all made sense.
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Post by ikranmakto on Dec 4, 2017 1:48:41 GMT -7
Hi tribe, just throwing in my 2 cents worth.
IMHO the FZ/MT10 is a fantastic machine and has a hell of a lot of pros going for it, but the standard suspension setup is not one of them.
After playing with various settings I still find it difficult to dial in a happy medium with the hardware that Yamaha has provided as standard.
It may not be a great comparison but my previous bike was a 690 KTM smcr supermoto, with WP suspension which proved to be an absolutely mint set up.
I've had my 10 on the track a few times and i find the suspension bearable on good tarmac, albeit only just, however on a country road with dubious surfaces I find it terrible and it doesn't do anything to inspire feedback and confidence.
I'm booking into a suspension specialist in the new year to get a new rear shock and front springs to suit my weight and riding style.
Even after spending a couple of grand plus for new suspension, my opinion is this bike is still great value for money as the competition naked's struggle to come close to that inline cross plane motor.
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fastback89
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Post by fastback89 on Dec 5, 2017 18:49:26 GMT -7
I have dialed in my stock components pretty well with a lot of trial and error. The shock was where I struggled the most. I found the stock settings had the rear to low so adding spring preload was first and then I found that the compression adjusters don't make much difference. The lower rebound adjuster is very sensitive with a few clicks either way make it pogo or very harsh. It did take me several hundred miles to find the balance that I was happy with. I would try adjusting the suspension, you may be happy with the results.
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Post by speedydave on Jan 8, 2018 12:22:50 GMT -7
So I have read this thread, and watched the video several times. One question, on the rear sag. He adjusted the spring to "15". It doesn't specify turns on the collars for preload as far as I can tell. What is the 15? Is it 15mm of sag unloaded?
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Post by stuyamaha on Jan 8, 2018 15:17:27 GMT -7
Here is the suspension set done by JHS racing in the UK it was done by the same technician as seen in BJ'S you tube video. The set up was for me (83 kgs wearing all my riding gear) and the set up was 'fast road' hope this is useful chaps, rgds Stuart.  |
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Post by fastback89 on Jan 8, 2018 17:39:41 GMT -7
Yes, I'm pretty sure he set it to 15mm of rear sag unloaded. This makes a huge difference, I played around with the spring preload several times on mine.
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Post by speedydave on Jan 9, 2018 8:07:59 GMT -7
Here is the suspension set done by JHS racing in the UK it was done by the same technician as seen in BJ'S you tube video. The set up was for me (83 kgs wearing all my riding gear) and the set up was 'fast road' hope this is useful chaps, rgds Stuart. I would take mine to him if it were possible, but I'm not sure shipping it to the UK is feasible! |
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Post by stuyamaha on Jan 9, 2018 9:08:42 GMT -7
Ah you have a point there Dave it would work out to be rather expensive lol.  |
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Post by Zoli on Feb 19, 2023 8:32:29 GMT -7
Here is the suspension set done by JHS racing in the UK it was done by the same technician as seen in BJ'S you tube video. The set up was for me (83 kgs wearing all my riding gear) and the set up was 'fast road' hope this is useful chaps, rgds Stuart. Hi, how much they did it for? |
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