Share Your Suspension Settings Thread

[outhouse]

195lbs

S

38/29 sag


sport mode, what ever those settings are, bike rails in the canyons.


Ill add tire pressure cold for street use 32/31

 

[996racer]

Controversially I am of the opinion that the stock suspension is pretty much garbage...this is why I bought the base..with the intention of throwing out the cheaper junk..rather than the more expensive junk... Just my opinion..of course

Yikes, if Ohlins are junk, how have so many bikes/cars fitted with thier wares won races and championchips?


my $.02

 

[Stw]

Yikes, if Ohlins are junk, how have so many bikes/cars fitted with thier wares won races and championchips?


my $.02

Not all Ohlins are created equal.....

 

[996racer]

Not all Ohlins are created equal.....

Agreed, however unless you are building a flat out no-street race machine, Ohlins cant be beat on the street.

That said, I have not ridden any of the new semi-auto systems like Skyjacker or BMW's. They sound promising for street use!

 

[Stw]

Agreed, however unless you are building a flat out no-street race machine, Ohlins cant be beat on the street.

That said, I have not ridden any of the new semi-auto systems like Skyjacker or BMW's. They sound promising for street use!

We can agree to differ... ... I am only one voice... and possibly the only one that feels this way.. I agree Ohlins is great stuff...but not the stock version...

 

[Charliem90]

Im 250lbs without gear, stock spring is too soft...any thoughts on how much higher I should go? I am pretty agressive and ride mostly town to twisties. Thanks in advance for any help!

How much higher? As in the correct spring rate?

Instead of guessing at it, contact a suspension specialist such as Race Tech and ask them what the spring rate should be based on your weight and preference (progressive or linear). They should be able to tell you.

If you don't have the right spring rate, all of the dial twisting and click adjusting in the world isn't going to do much for you.

 

[outhouse]

We can agree to differ... ... I am only one voice... and possibly the only one that feels this way.. I agree Ohlins is great stuff...but not the stock version...

I love these bad boys on the street.


Everything is predictable

 

[Stw]

I love these bad boys on the street.


Everything is predictable

I guess I shall remain a lone voice in the wind..lol

 

[outhouse]

I guess I shall remain a lone voice in the wind..lol

Mine is just in comparison to the showas that were on the 848.


Suspensions and the different rake alone have made me much much quicker on my overall performance.

And comfort, which I cant attribute to suspension.

 

[Stw]

I just don't get how they can make a bike that's set up for 2 different rider weights...front and back...

 

[Denver Rick]

I just don't get how they can make a bike that's set up for 2 different rider weights...front and back...

I don't get how they sprung it for a 190lb person. I'm sure me at my 160 is much closer to a standard Italian racer.

 

[outhouse]

I just don't get how they can make a bike that's set up for 2 different rider weights...front and back...

They didnt. Allthough I notice the front is a little softer in comparison. Which has been typical for Ducati


It is set for a almost 190lb rider


Any lighter or heavier does require new springs

 

[outhouse]

I don't get how they sprung it for a 190lb person. I'm sure me at my 160 is much closer to a standard Italian racer.

They set these up for 2 up.

So the rear spring is a bit stiff, making it ideal for me at 195lb



I had to soften up the rear and teh spring is perfect.

The front I had to go 5 360 degree turns in to get decent sag numbers

 

[Denver Rick]

They set these up for 2 up.

So the rear spring is a bit stiff, making it ideal for me at 195lb



I had to soften up the rear and teh spring is perfect.

The front I had to go 5 360 degree turns in to get decent sag numbers

Is it ok to just the the rear? I was told that I'd have to do both at the same time. Replacing fronts are much more expensive, I'd LOVE it if I could get away with just doing rear.

 

[outhouse]

Is it ok to just the the rear? I was told that I'd have to do both at the same time. Replacing fronts are much more expensive, I'd LOVE it if I could get away with just doing rear.

The only way you will know is to set the front and see if you can get to your sag numbers.

If your tracking it, tighter sag numbers would work out nice.

 

[Marmoot]

We can agree to differ... ... I am only one voice... and possibly the only one that feels this way.. I agree Ohlins is great stuff...but not the stock version...

Stock ohlins (with correct springs) on the S are great, a world better than racetech-modified showa or the stock showa i had on my 848. The hysteresis response and the sensitivity to even minor adjustments are just superb, which I think can be attributed to the TiN coating?

But I agree, aftermarket ohlins are apparently better than stock ohlins.

I found that the rear TTX mk I is practically as good as the aftermarket TTX mk II for my level, though.
I don't race, though. I just do trackdays in medium-fast group and well-spirited roadriding.

What aftermarket ohlins do not have, though, is the ability to switch back from track to road to rain mode on the buttons. Yes, I am vain and lazy.

 

[Brad]

Agreed, however unless you are building a flat out no-street race machine, Ohlins cant be beat on the street.

That said, I have not ridden any of the new semi-auto systems like Skyjacker or BMW's. They sound promising for street use!

Until the control electronics ..... itself.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Brad]

We can agree to differ... ... I am only one voice... and possibly the only one that feels this way.. I agree Ohlins is great stuff...but not the stock version...

Honestly Stw, If the current Ohlins spec on the S/R is not up to par.
Then what do you believe is an appropriate Ohlins spec for the street????

 

[veck]

If you have a S and are not riding 2 up on the street then do yourself a favor and re-spring the rear for your weight. Having it sprung right makes a world of difference.

 

[Thamer]

My .02 cents......

Everyone racing this bike has gone to a heavier spring, which seems counter intuative, but the shock mount being linear in nature I think makes sense.

To Stw, not to call you out, but I spent two days with Dave Moss and he said the stock Ohlins was good enough to get a rider within 4 seconds of the lap record. To get any closer required re-valving. He did say the after market Ohlins was a bit better than the OEM stuff, but that's primarily because it's made to order, with higher spec internals.

I suspect the going from F to P for road riders without refitting the spring is the way to go.

Anyone that has driven exotic sport cars will tell you they're awesome, but ride like .... at slow speeds and becomes sublime at race pace.