Suspension tweeks ideas?

Mine was a bit harsh so I just adjusted to the soft settings in the manual.It's a bit better.
I fiddled with the front as well but didn't like it so put that back to standard.

 

There's these guy's MCT Suspension in Stowmarket, Suffolk but they're a little far from you!

 

I think these guys are good.

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Not to far from you

I had my 08 set up,it was worth it.

 

You could always give Maxton (Frodsham) a try....worth a phone call..

 

If you go into any suspension service centre they will set your suspension up for your weight for £50, there's a few around Manchester also In Front motorcycles Saltney outside Chester.

 

You could try K-Tech.

 

I used HM racing in Kent.. Miles away from you... But would just Google and find someone.. Kais if near you are very good.

 

Get a set up its the best of both worlds..... you call a suspension shop and think your not going to get an upsell your an Idiot....
They sell suspension, springs and fork kits and rebuilds..... they are not going to offer /recommend something that could take cash out of their till...

Yes it may be better if they can sell you a £400+ rear shock, but are you going to use it?

Pretty sure a proper set up at circa £70-100 will give you a happy medium and keep some of the beer token in your pocket.....or the pub.

 

What year S3 is this on Scouser? If its on a new bike, the components on it should be good enough to give a marked improvement for you once set up for your weight and its not going to cost the earth to try it....as someone mentioned its about £50 for a set up.

I had the bouncy bits set up on my 2005 1050 and it was better than stock settings but not a vast improvement (the shock and forks weren't as good quality back then). I ended up going with re-valved forks and a new rear shock from Maxton and its transformed the bike. Really stable mid corner and none of the crashing I had before. You can also really drive out of the corners which is fun ;-). I decided to do it after riding a 2012 S3.....the only place I felt it was significantly better than my 2005 was mid-corner and as mines a keeper I decided to splash out to make it a little more perfect!

Richard at Maxton was brilliant and happy to discuss what I needed. Nows the time to get it done as they are past the racing season so should have time to do your work quickly....Ive heard it can take 6 weeks during road racing season but I have mine back within a week.

 

Less than the cost of chopping in the 2005 for a 2013 :biggrin:

It was basically a grand. The forks were £330 + VAT and fitting of £110. The shock was £415 + VAT. I didnt bother with the remote reservoir for compression as I don't carry pillion at all. A couple of minutes to increase pre-load if going on track is all it takes.

For me, on my bike, for the improvement, it's worth it.....but each to their own. I'm sure there are others who would say its not worth it, but the improvement is marked and its right for me....and like I say....she's a keeper!

 

My bike was the same, what I've found was the sag was to much on the front and back, so set the front to 31 mm and the back to 30 mm.
I set rebound to let the bike rise unassisted and smooth. Took the bike out on a good run on tight bumpy roads and it's transformed.
so much so that I'm keeping it standard. I almost bought aftermarket suspension aswell. Save myself a fortune .