May 9, 201016 yr Any tips on what a trials bike suspension should be set as..things like sag and such... i dont know much about suspension i weigh 14stone so do i need heavier springs, thicker oil....how do i know if i have enough rebound etc...
May 11, 201016 yr http://www.gasgas.com/Pages/Technical/tria...nsion-tips.html http://www.gasgas.com/tech.htm Edited May 11, 201016 yr by kkim
May 12, 201016 yr First up....read the owners manual. Set the front and back sag to exactly 1/3 sag when you stand on it. No More No Less. Get a friend to help for this. Bikes come out of the factory best set for a 70-75kg rider if you are up over 95kg(ish) you should be looking for a heavier spring (warning, it is odd to have to put heaps of spring pre-load turns on the shock). Putting spacers under fork springs helps if you run out of adjustment. Loosen the rebound damping adjusters on the fork and shock a little (keep note of how far you turn them). Now bounce the bike up and down. It will be fast/ bouncy fast/coming back up at you with a thud. Now turn the adjusters in until the superfast return speed goes away... but is not over dampened. A little bit of show is good. Adjust damping in and out to find your favourite feel. If the rear shock rebound damping doesn't slow down then you NEED a shock rebuild. Damping gives you control and traction. Did I say 1/3 sag Check it every 6 months as damping and springs change. Edited May 12, 201016 yr by NZRalphy
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