Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 1198 / 1098 / 848 > suspension adjustment

[Stones]

A quote from a previous thread I posted...........

'On the suspension front, have struggled since new with the bike pushing on in slow corners (understeer) and a few other guys felt the same....... anyway thought I would solve it with higher rear ride height and more preload on the rear as I felt I was too heavy (13,8) and that there wasnt enough weight on front etc etc.......took it the JHP for service last week and went through it with them and they say the opposite and have fitted a longer rear spring, will get full details when i pick it up saturday saying that in fact the rear is too hard and hence there is too much weight on the front in slow corners and hence pushing it on....... and they know what they are talking about........ so will give verdict after blast this weekend! Will also post suspension settings Birdy as they are going to set it up for my weight!'

.............. anyway that was last year and it is perfect!!!!!! Hope this may help mate!

[bradders]

cheers, I need to set up the sag first but havent got round to it yet. Sounds like its probably right, I think the answer will be a heavier spring but with very little preload. To set it as is, I reckon I'll have to dial a way load more in!

Off to the Ring in less than two weeks, may take a couple of spanners for running adjustments!!

probably get it done properly when I come back, may have the front spings changed too

[shakeyc]

Hey bradders
of to the ring myself friday for a set up session,i too need to
change out rear sping but first want to see what can be done
with what i already have(standard showa`s) smooth flowin
roads=OH YES, bumpy normal british roads=OH HELL
lookin forward to reading your results
sc

[Dementor]

Go on you know you want to Paul

[bradders]

You seem to be under a constant misconception I have money dementor

[Dementor]

Originally Posted by bradders

You seem to be under a constant misconception I have money dementor

Think you mean "deception"

[Rod]

Originally Posted by Dementor

Go on you know you want to Paul

Hmmm. That looks very similar to my bike Dementor

[chris.p]

Another option Paul, is to ring Chris Taylor at K-Tech or drop him an email.

http://www.k-tech.uk.com/



Chris