Always great content Dave! Using the information you put out (I'm subscribed), I've gotten a lot better at getting and keeping the suspension dialed in. Still hoping you make it out to the East coast one of these days.
I wish one day i can have a chat with him. Watching his videos from otherside of the world made me better, i cant imagine how much, talking for like 20 min face 2 face would improve…
Thank you for leveraging the videos produced. All you need to do is send me an email titled Remote tuning and I can assist you no matter where you are in the world. This will be via phone, Skype, FaceTime, Messenger, IG etc.
Topic I would like to see covered: there is a lot of emphasis on the zip tie method of ensuring you're using enough (but not too mch) of your forks' travel - does this same logic apply to shocks? i.e. should the goal be to use 90% of your shock's travel on your home track? Haven't been able to find much info on this topic....
@Davemoss, I notice that you ask questions of the rider to get feedback so you can adjust the suspension, is it possible to adjust the suspension for a new rider that can't give you any feedback because they have no frame of reference to what's right or wrong. So what I'm asking should a new rider get his suspension tuned?
100% yes. I ask riders what setting made them relax the most, smile the most, create less fatigue? All very subjective but still highly accurate for the rider feedback loop. I will match that to tire wear plus fork and shock travel used.
Hi Dave, just want to ask if you can make a video about reverse tread pattern of tires when installed in front. I’m doing some research and I can’t get enough answers then I saw your channel and I believe you are an expert about tires. Thanks in advance.
The reverse front is to give much better support under braking forces as the tyre tried to go backwards and in rain conditions this pattern forces the water out for better rubber to road contact.
Absolutely. Quick turn throttles take out the smooth roll on from a 5th turn so the tire is instantly hit with load from torque/peak power. Quick turn throttle create rapid weight transfer so shock set up has to match to not let all that load hit instantly.
Thanks for your kind words. Yet to see a set so I have no direct experience to leverage regarding carcass and pressures. Marketing data says a much stronger carcass for braking and more deformation for better grip under acceleration. For the street I would start at 38 cold front and rear, ride for 30 minutes and then reduced by 2psi three times over a 30 mile stretch (90 miles total) to see how the bumps are soaked up and handling differs.
Bottom line on that POV is do it the way you want done. If you feel it has to be full gear - do it. For me with riders waiting in line for the most part they take off their gear while they wait in line. As expediting service is most important to them I always measure with no gear and then dial in from there based on how much fork and shock travel they use plus hot suspension oil to get accurate setting for damping. Convenience and timely service makes this my choice everywhere I go around the world to teach.
Sounds like the shifter is set too high by quite a long way. Lower the shifter via the shift rod until at the top of the stroke, your ankle is greater than 90 degrees.
@@catalystreactionsbw I'll do that right away thank you so much! I've adjusted the clutch and brake levers following your advice - helped out a lot. really enjoying the bike so far.
I would like to congratulate you on your channel I have had fun thank you so much I wanted to tell you that in June of the next year I am going to make a trip of resistance between lisbon and assen by motorcycle kawasaki zx10r 2009 and I am going to make the trip without stopping just to fill up I wanted to ask for help on how to ask for sponsorships for my trip or something thanks keep posting your videos thanks a lot Marco
Brilliant, just to listen and learn. Suddenly everything makes sense. Thanks for sharing.
Always great content Dave! Using the information you put out (I'm subscribed), I've gotten a lot better at getting and keeping the suspension dialed in. Still hoping you make it out to the East coast one of these days.
Thanks Keith. Also looking forward to getting a 2023 DMT US domestic tour set up
I wish one day i can have a chat with him. Watching his videos from otherside of the world made me better, i cant imagine how much, talking for like 20 min face 2 face would improve…
Thank you for leveraging the videos produced. All you need to do is send me an email titled Remote tuning and I can assist you no matter where you are in the world. This will be via phone, Skype, FaceTime, Messenger, IG etc.
Topic I would like to see covered: there is a lot of emphasis on the zip tie method of ensuring you're using enough (but not too mch) of your forks' travel - does this same logic apply to shocks? i.e. should the goal be to use 90% of your shock's travel on your home track? Haven't been able to find much info on this topic....
This video will be very helpful on shock travel: ua-cam.com/video/KeZT1LCY8CU/v-deo.html
"do quality" that's gold as reminder
To pick Daves brain for an hour would be so educational
go to his site you can set up a 1:1 remotely, it isn’t very expensive, cheers
@Davemoss, I notice that you ask questions of the rider to get feedback so you can adjust the suspension, is it possible to adjust the suspension for a new rider that can't give you any feedback because they have no frame of reference to what's right or wrong. So what I'm asking should a new rider get his suspension tuned?
100% yes. I ask riders what setting made them relax the most, smile the most, create less fatigue? All very subjective but still highly accurate for the rider feedback loop. I will match that to tire wear plus fork and shock travel used.
Hi Dave, just want to ask if you can make a video about reverse tread pattern of tires when installed in front. I’m doing some research and I can’t get enough answers then I saw your channel and I believe you are an expert about tires. Thanks in advance.
The reverse front is to give much better support under braking forces as the tyre tried to go backwards and in rain conditions this pattern forces the water out for better rubber to road contact.
Hey Dave, great video as always.
Just a question, can a very short quick action throttle influence tyre wear?
Thanks
Absolutely. Quick turn throttles take out the smooth roll on from a 5th turn so the tire is instantly hit with load from torque/peak power. Quick turn throttle create rapid weight transfer so shock set up has to match to not let all that load hit instantly.
@@catalystreactionsbw thanks for the reply Dave.
Love listening to your comments, what pressures would you recommend for the new Pirelli Rosso IV Corsa
Thanks for your kind words. Yet to see a set so I have no direct experience to leverage regarding carcass and pressures. Marketing data says a much stronger carcass for braking and more deformation for better grip under acceleration. For the street I would start at 38 cold front and rear, ride for 30 minutes and then reduced by 2psi three times over a 30 mile stretch (90 miles total) to see how the bumps are soaked up and handling differs.
@@catalystreactionsbw Thanks Dave
@@catalystreactionsbw I have settled on 35 front and back, I'm not sure if thats optimal but it feels pretty good.
@@robcomerford3172 check fork and shock travel used to get it to 80% then recheck for the sag you needed for your motorcycle.
Thanks
Maybe I missed it but I wanna ask why no gear on when setting up the suspension?
Bottom line on that POV is do it the way you want done. If you feel it has to be full gear - do it. For me with riders waiting in line for the most part they take off their gear while they wait in line. As expediting service is most important to them I always measure with no gear and then dial in from there based on how much fork and shock travel they use plus hot suspension oil to get accurate setting for damping. Convenience and timely service makes this my choice everywhere I go around the world to teach.
@@catalystreactionsbw I got your point thanks.
What kind of pressure difference would you expect to see on road compared to track?
3-4 psi on the road for aggressive riding and 5-7psi at the track
@@catalystreactionsbw Thank you 😁
@Dave Moss Tuning I require some assistance! I am having a hard time shifting up on my new Yamaha R7. I have to raise my knee and it hits my elbow
Sounds like the shifter is set too high by quite a long way. Lower the shifter via the shift rod until at the top of the stroke, your ankle is greater than 90 degrees.
@@catalystreactionsbw I'll do that right away thank you so much! I've adjusted the clutch and brake levers following your advice - helped out a lot. really enjoying the bike so far.
What tire do you recommend without the use of warmers.
Any hypersport and Metzeler TD slicks.
@@catalystreactionsbw Thank you
You are genius
It's too bad Dave doesn't come to the East Coast.
You still doing videos?
Recovering from cancer and almost healthy enough to start doing videos again.
@@catalystreactionsbw 🙏 sending you that healing energy.
@@Kawasakininjateam Thank you, greatly appreciated and very well received.
Hi! What would be the pressure to start with for diablo rosso3, street/track riding? The internet says 34/36 psi front/rear
I would like to congratulate you on your channel I have had fun thank you so much I wanted to tell you that in June of the next year I am going to make a trip of resistance between lisbon and assen by motorcycle kawasaki zx10r 2009 and I am going to make the trip without stopping just to fill up I wanted to ask for help on how to ask for sponsorships for my trip or something thanks keep posting your videos thanks a lot Marco
Hello Marco. Good luck with your 2,500kms trip to Assen. That will be a long ride...... Happy to help you with settings as a sponsor.