Suspension eccentric

Jasper · 12-Jul-2006, 09:30

For those of you with adjustable ride heights with an eccentric at the top of the rear shock linkage,could you please tell me in what position you have yours in?Mine is currently at the 4 O'clock position.I 've been told anywhere betwen 5-8 is best.I have tried this,but at slow speeds(ie round town),the bike feels really "tippy".I know there is now more weight over the front.Is this a trade off for the quicker steering?

Cheers.

851neil · 12-Jul-2006, 10:28

hmmm, can't remember where I set mine - will check tonight and let you know.

paynep · 12-Jul-2006, 13:21

Mine's in a box in the loft waiting to be fitted- but was on the middle setting when it arrived.

HTH

jgriff · 12-Jul-2006, 13:42

Mine is rotated 2 notches anti clockwise from your picture. Works fine.

Griff

Jasper · 12-Jul-2006, 13:51

Paynep,what do you call "middle"?.

Jasper · 12-Jul-2006, 13:51

Jgriff,that is the standard setting -3 o'clock

philthy · 12-Jul-2006, 13:59

As this discussion is about suspension settings can I ask what everybody uses to pump up the underseat reservoir for the rear shock? I was using air but was told to use nitrogen. I'd love to know which is correct. ( Sorry to hijack the thread )

851neil · 12-Jul-2006, 14:15

you should use nitrogen (so I've been told) - a lot of people use oxy from an air line, but Nitrogen is much more stable under extremes of temperature and you'll find that your rear shock doesn't go off as quickly !

jgriff · 12-Jul-2006, 23:27

Nitrogen is the prefered gas, many advantages to it. All aircraft use nitrogen for struts, accumulators etc, for tyres as well. You just have to have a supply.
Straight oxygen should not be used, and never ever ever mixed with oil. It combusts.

Thanks Jasper, thought it might have been as I've never touched it.
Griff

philthy · 13-Jul-2006, 11:39

Thanks for that guys. I think I know where I can get it sorted now that I know what to use.

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12-Jul-2006, 10:28	#2
851neil Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 698 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bishop Auckland Mood: need a bike... hmmm, can't remember where I set mine - will check tonight and let you know. Reply

12-Jul-2006, 13:21	#3
paynep DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,081 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Alton Mood: Wet wet wet Mine's in a box in the loft waiting to be fitted- but was on the middle setting when it arrived. HTH Paul 15th year in DD #68 and getting slower by the year 1199, SS800 & 620SSie DD racer Reply

12-Jul-2006, 13:42	#4
jgriff Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 496 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brisbane Mood: anamorphic with overtones of sanguineness! Mine is rotated 2 notches anti clockwise from your picture. Works fine. Griff Reply

12-Jul-2006, 13:51	#5
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK Paynep,what do you call "middle"?. Reply

12-Jul-2006, 13:59	#7
philthy Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,028 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wirral Mood: Can't make me mind up As this discussion is about suspension settings can I ask what everybody uses to pump up the underseat reservoir for the rear shock? I was using air but was told to use nitrogen. I'd love to know which is correct. ( Sorry to hijack the thread ) Reply

12-Jul-2006, 14:15	#8
851neil Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 698 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bishop Auckland Mood: need a bike... you should use nitrogen (so I've been told) - a lot of people use oxy from an air line, but Nitrogen is much more stable under extremes of temperature and you'll find that your rear shock doesn't go off as quickly ! Reply

13-Jul-2006, 11:39	#10
philthy Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,028 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wirral Mood: Can't make me mind up Thanks for that guys. I think I know where I can get it sorted now that I know what to use. Reply