996 Setup according to Performance Bikes - Page 2

david.hicks · 06-Jan-2006, 20:43

BTW - I do love my SPS but those faint stains you can see on the pages were not made by me

keefer · 06-Jan-2006, 20:43

Quote:

Originally posted by andyb
Awful, for a start it is using the steep head angle.................

yep I saw that and didn't even bother with the rest

gasmanrus · 06-Jan-2006, 21:43

whats wrong with the steeper head angle?

ducv2 · 06-Jan-2006, 22:25

Think the steeper head angle is better used with the longer swingarm and different shock linkages. If you do change the head angle, it will slap a bit, even with the steering damper. It will also feel like it is tucking in on slow corners on a neutral throttle

skidlids · 06-Jan-2006, 22:27

it shorterns the trail to much

GsxrAge · 06-Jan-2006, 22:29

yeah forget those settings go back to standard and adjust to suit you.

david.hicks · 07-Jan-2006, 10:17

I assume the standard settings are detailed in the manual - unfortunately I haven't got one (its on order). I do have a Haynes however, does anyone know if the standard settings listed in there are correct?

Shazaam! · 07-Jan-2006, 15:52

The Owner's Manual lists the stock suspension settings. You can download it here:

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/manuals.jhtml

greenmachine · 07-Jan-2006, 21:50

For what it's worth i set up my R6 and ZX7R per the PB guides with wonderful results on road and track. I'd personally gice it a go and see how you get on if you fancy fettling one afternoon.

I'd have a ride on standard settings first though as a bench mark - you can always return it to standard again.

Things like wear&tear, rider weight, tyres etc will all make a difference to some extent. And a good set of tyres which you are confident with are worth a thousand times more than a fancy suspension set up IMHO.

Good luck and let us know how you get on mate!

Webcore · 08-Jan-2006, 21:13

I tried the PB settings and didn't really like them - Wilf at Moto Rapido gave me a base setup that worked far better.

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06-Jan-2006, 20:43	#11
david.hicks Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 321 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taunton, Somerset BTW - I do love my SPS but those faint stains you can see on the pages were not made by me Reply

06-Jan-2006, 21:43	#13
gasmanrus Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 245 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ongar- essex Mood: childish whats wrong with the steeper head angle? Reply

06-Jan-2006, 22:25	#14
ducv2 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 261 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hartlepool Mood: Built for comfort, not speed Think the steeper head angle is better used with the longer swingarm and different shock linkages. If you do change the head angle, it will slap a bit, even with the steering damper. It will also feel like it is tucking in on slow corners on a neutral throttle Reply

06-Jan-2006, 22:27	#15
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club it shorterns the trail to much Reply

06-Jan-2006, 22:29	#16
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset yeah forget those settings go back to standard and adjust to suit you. Reply

07-Jan-2006, 10:17	#17
david.hicks Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 321 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taunton, Somerset I assume the standard settings are detailed in the manual - unfortunately I haven't got one (its on order). I do have a Haynes however, does anyone know if the standard settings listed in there are correct? Reply

07-Jan-2006, 15:52	#18
Shazaam! DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,167 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, CA The Owner's Manual lists the stock suspension settings. You can download it here: http://www.ducati.com/bikes/manuals.jhtml Reply

08-Jan-2006, 21:13	#20
Webcore Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 150 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London I tried the PB settings and didn't really like them - Wilf at Moto Rapido gave me a base setup that worked far better. Reply