Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Poor handling?

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L3oony it looks like your bike isn't set up very well, Unless you are very heavy those pre-load adjusters should not be wound right in as all they really are is front ride height adjusters, once the fork springs are tempered there is nothing you can do about the spring rate, if you can't get the correct amount of sag for your body weight then the springs should be changed.
I take it this is partly how the bike came to you and may say something about the previous owner. Personally I would sort out the front and rear ride heights to get the weight bias right.
Which area are you in as there should be somebody near by in the club that could help, if you say Oxfordshire then arrange for me to check it out.
Along with my 916 and 998 Hybrid I also have a GSXR600K2 and a R6 so I know how they compare, yes the 600s turn with less effort but thy don't turn that much quicker.