suspension woes

[johnpick]

I think this is my first post so here goes.
I have a 1994 916 strada (monoposto)which runs showa front forks and ohlins rear shock.
My question is this can anybody tell me what the factory setting is for the suspension please.
Preferably in easy to understand format as I'm a bit thick when rebound and compression etc. The bike tends to bounce when going through sweeping corners. I dont have an owners manual so I can't refer to that.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
John

[m1keyp]

You can down load owners manuals from the ducati website unfortunately they do not go back to 1994 but they may help.

Has the suspension ever been serviced? at 11 years old it may be just old age:(

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/service/manuals/2005.jhtml?family=manuals&modelName=2005

[bradders]

well, firstly welcome to the most useful and best supported Ducati club!!

There is a thread that has a link to a superbike site for setting up your suspension, I am sure someone will be along soon with it for you. You could try a search for suspension settings and you may find it that way. Sorry cant help more - technically innept you see.

[m1keyp]

suspension settings

http://www.mad-ducati.com/Technical/916Suspension.html

[m1keyp]

Sorry and welcome to the club:lol:

[bradders]

www.section8superbike.com

[johnpick]

top guys all this info in less than an hour
I'm well impressed

[Mr_S]

Welcome aboard..

Settings for SP (Showa Front / Ohlins DU3420 Rear) FRom the owners manual.

Rear

Both adjusters all the way in (clockwise) then 14 clicks out
No preload value given - set for 30-35mm sag.

Front

Rebound (top of fork) 10 clicks out (CCW) from fully in.
Compression (bottom of fork) 12 clicks out from fully in.
Preload is 20mm (3rd ring from top)

[andyb]

Originally posted by johnpick
I think this is my first post so here goes.
I have a 1994 916 strada (monoposto)which runs showa front forks and ohlins rear shock.
My question is this can anybody tell me what the factory setting is for the suspension please.
Preferably in easy to understand format as I'm a bit thick when rebound and compression etc. The bike tends to bounce when going through sweeping corners. I dont have an owners manual so I can't refer to that.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
John

your second post......:lol::P:lol:

[Dibble]

Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by johnpick
I think this is my first post so here goes.
I have a 1994 916 strada (monoposto)which runs showa front forks and ohlins rear shock.
My question is this can anybody tell me what the factory setting is for the suspension please.
Preferably in easy to understand format as I'm a bit thick when rebound and compression etc. The bike tends to bounce when going through sweeping corners. I dont have an owners manual so I can't refer to that.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
John

your second post......:lol::P:lol:

nope, its his first post .. his 2nd is the one a few posts down from the start of the thread, hence a post count of 2 at the minute ...... :frog:

John, depending on where you are theres bound to be someone local that can help or a suspension centre we can send you to .. I use HM Racing in Orpington ....

So fill in your profile and we'll get on the case .. you may find that spending a little money on a set-up is the best money you,'ve ever spent on the bike .. it was for me ...

[Shazaam!]

Ducati ‘95 916 Strada Suspension*& Chassis Setup

TIRE PRESSURE

Front/Rear: 32.5/36psi

FRONT DAMPING (Showa Forks)

Compression Damping (turn screws at bottom of fork clockwise till stop, then)

12 clicks counterclockwise

Rebound Damping (turn screws at top of fork clockwise till stop, then)

10 clicks counterclockwise

PRELOAD

Front Spring Preload (22mm wrench at top of fork)

0.78in (20mm) - 3rd notch from the top showing)

Rear Spring Preload

0.78in (20mm) of thread above top lock ring showing

REAR DAMPING (Ohlins)

Compression Damping
Turn resevoir (marked) knob clockwise to increase damping till stop, then

14 clicks counterclockwise

Rebound Damping (dial on bottom of spring)
Kneeling at left side of bike, turn the knob counterclockwise to increase damping till stop, then

14 clicks clockwise

[adam]

Johnpick, you pays your money and..... become a member of a great club.
any problem and the guys on here will have it sorted in no time.

[Dibble]

Originally posted by adam
Johnpick, you pays your money and..... become a member of a great club.
any problem and the guys on here will have it sorted in no time.

with a selection of B&Q hammers ........ :ninja:

[adam]

Dibble, surprised you hav'nt tried to promote screw fix for all your motorcycling needs:D