Hopping On The Rear Wheel - Suspension Set Up?

[lewis cosgrove]

Bike : Sherco 290 2009

Is there a certain way to set up your suspension , so as that hopping on the rear wheel is easier. When i watch videos of people hopping on the rear wheel their rear shock seems to bottom out when they land. As if they have a high damper setting. I had by bike on the stock settings which is 2 clicks out on the rear damper and 2 clicks out on the front forks damper then a flush red cap on the rebound. This setting seemed a bit springy for hopping plus the rear shock would not compress that much. Is there a happy median setting for the suspension, so as the bike is good for all round use? but will still let you hop?

Thanks!

[woody]

It's all about balance and technique, playing about with your rear suspension settings won't help one bit.

A rider with the necessary techniquel will do it on any bike straight of the showroom floor without touching the set up.

If anyone tries to convince you that you need to change your set up, ask them to explain how riders that can do it are also able to hop on the rear wheel of Beamish Suzukis, Fantics and Pre65 James and Bantams.

[pindie]

Good point. I can't and will never be able to hop. Well chuffed with no stop rules!