I'm dialing in my demo 550 motard, and I need some advise...
I've got the back-side (sag) set and I am happy with the feel of the rear half of the bike. The push is constant and rear swim is predictable and positive. I can push and pull on the back end with confidence... the front is another matter.
That place between contact and full pressure on the front wheel feels mushy. Tire pressure is nominal and the Michelins are in excellent shape, so there is nothing about the mechanics of the tires in play.
The issue is more about the flexy nature of either the geometry of the front end or some subtle rebound harmonic. Whatever it is, the front end feels imprecise and over-reactive at speed...
Would a steering damper help, or would dropping the forks and adjustment do?
Joe
I've got the back-side (sag) set and I am happy with the feel of the rear half of the bike. The push is constant and rear swim is predictable and positive. I can push and pull on the back end with confidence... the front is another matter.
That place between contact and full pressure on the front wheel feels mushy. Tire pressure is nominal and the Michelins are in excellent shape, so there is nothing about the mechanics of the tires in play.
The issue is more about the flexy nature of either the geometry of the front end or some subtle rebound harmonic. Whatever it is, the front end feels imprecise and over-reactive at speed...
Would a steering damper help, or would dropping the forks and adjustment do?
Joe
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