Hello! Thanks for all of the videos in your channel regarding suspension - they're well ahead in term of principles and theory of anything out here. Wanted to ask - does these recomendations regarding sequence of setup also are 1:1 true for off-road riding? Another thing to ask about - how can you know whether you've got the right spring rate in your fork in general (lets assume there is no guidance or you "cannot" measure the spring rate)? I'm asking this, because all of this, of course, is not going to give you a good result if you're not starting out with a spring rate that reasonably well fits your weight. With rear shock (I'm talking from off-road perspective) the guidline of 30-35% rider sag and 10-15% static sag really helps you understand whether your "starting place" is good with regards to spring rate (although you only know if after trying to setup the preload). How to go about this with regards to forks? Hope you can understand my question... Thanks!
I am presuming you are talking about the WP Xplor fork......The Kreft and Kroozetune (Kreft copy) utilise the comp adjuster to adjust what is essentially midvalve force. You have to be careful here as both items allow you to overpower the base valve with the mid......not a good situation. With conventional set ups you always adjust compression prior to rebound
Hi Terry. Ive just got a KTM 990 SMT with the WP4860 Roma open cartridge fork. The fork is fully adjustable, Preload, Comp, rebouund and manual has setup info, comfort/std/sport etc. These settings dont mention rider weight and there is only one spring rate listed (7.5N/mm spring length 384mm). In your experience how realistic are the KTM suggested setups ? Many Thanks, Andy
Amazing - been looking for solid info on suspension like this for ages - please do more videos so I can get faster for free 🙂
Another excellent breakdown for tuning the forks to deliver maximum performance, and better, smoother ride handling...Thanks again Terry!!
Hello!
Thanks for all of the videos in your channel regarding suspension - they're well ahead in term of principles and theory of anything out here.
Wanted to ask - does these recomendations regarding sequence of setup also are 1:1 true for off-road riding?
Another thing to ask about - how can you know whether you've got the right spring rate in your fork in general (lets assume there is no guidance or you "cannot" measure the spring rate)? I'm asking this, because all of this, of course, is not going to give you a good result if you're not starting out with a spring rate that reasonably well fits your weight. With rear shock (I'm talking from off-road perspective) the guidline of 30-35% rider sag and 10-15% static sag really helps you understand whether your "starting place" is good with regards to spring rate (although you only know if after trying to setup the preload). How to go about this with regards to forks? Hope you can understand my question...
Thanks!
I'm the case of a fork with compression adjustment at base valve and midvalve float (e.g. Kreft, Krooztune et al) how do you prioritise adjustment?
I am presuming you are talking about the WP Xplor fork......The Kreft and Kroozetune (Kreft copy) utilise the comp adjuster to adjust what is essentially midvalve force. You have to be careful here as both items allow you to overpower the base valve with the mid......not a good situation. With conventional set ups you always adjust compression prior to rebound
At what point do i manipulate fork height? Is it when i am unable to achieve the desired braking or steering effect i want?
Set preload for braking performance first, then adjust fork "height" for steering effect
How do we know which to choose to adjust between preload and fork height for steering input ?
Set preload for braking performance first, then adjust fork "height" for steering effect
Hi Terry. Ive just got a KTM 990 SMT with the WP4860 Roma open cartridge fork. The fork is fully adjustable, Preload, Comp, rebouund and manual has setup info, comfort/std/sport etc. These settings dont mention rider weight and there is only one spring rate listed (7.5N/mm spring length 384mm). In your experience how realistic are the KTM suggested setups ?
Many Thanks,
Andy