Sag

The setting of correct sag is quite a sophisticated target to achieve. Loads of different elements need to be taken into account:
1. Weight of the bike;
2. Weight of the rider;
3. Spring rates;
4. Total suspension travel.
5. Static sag ;
6. Dynamic sag (with rider aboard);


It's more complicated than just single measurement.

 

I've never bothered checking the sag on any of my bikes,i think most bikes are set for an "average " rider of about 12.5 stones (not me then!) I'm thinking about getting mine professionally set up for me as I've heard i will notice an improvement,I've also heard (not sure how true it is) that if you haven't set the sag correctly you are wasting your time adjusting any of the suspension settings,in the past I've always just left suspension at the factory settings as the bikes have always felt fine that way, but as my Speed triple has firm suspension i wouldn't mind it if i could soften it up just a little,there is a firm at knockhill racing circuit who charges about £90.so I'm like you whats the point in having the fancy suspension if you're going to leave it set for the "average " weight rider

 

I don't worry about Sag. I don't know what it is.

 

Ha ha ha......I don't believe you.

 

When I first got my standard Speedy, it was really harsh to the point of being uncomfortable. After hours of fiddling with the settings front and rear and putting a few thousand miles on it to bed it in, it now feels comfortable and sure footed. However the settings are miles away from the recommended in the handbook. All except the rear preload have been backed off by at least 1.5 turns from standard comfort settings, with the front preload backed off by 5 turns to give the front the correct sag.
There are a couple of good YouTube sites for information on setting up correctly. But best advice is small adjustments at a time.

 

Honest. Not a clue

 

The only Sag I know is followed by Aloo in an Indian restaurant.

 

I was going to order a couple of c spanners tonight to tackle set up now bike is run in, all on factory settings, But i`m no mr average.. portly is the term i like to use..... or some people call me fat bastard . 120kg, just came accross this company offering ohlins set up and they are only 30 mins away from me, all for £40, sound too good to be true
http://www.twsuspensiontech.co.uk/how-to-find-us/
Mailed them, and going to give them a try.
Too far for most of you boys, but i didnt fancy riding down to surry / sussex / wherever it is
Ill reply with my findings

 

Booked in on 28 th.very curious as to the outcome and difference it will make.

 

that does seem a bargain,i thought £90.00 was cheap i think i'll do a bit of googling!

 

http://www.promecha.com.au/roadbike_setup_tuning.htm

 

Like the sound of that, might take my 1250 Bandit there. I'd be interested in knowing how you get on.

 

I still don't understand why when you buy a new bike the shop doesn't set the bike up properly for you.
I've had my last 2 bikes set up for my weight.
A few minutes with someone with a bit of knowledge can make a big difference.
It's worth getting it done.