Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Track Head Angle - Suspension Setup to Suit?

[zhed44]

Originally Posted by skidlids

If the rear squatting is a problem and the rear ride height is maybe a bit lower than ideal, you may find the weight bias is favouring the rear and transfering to and fro under acceleration and braking a bit more than you want, possibly because the rear spring is having to carry a higher percentage of the weight. You may find a slightly stiffer spring will help.

Thanks. The rear isn't squatting noticeably, and the rear ride height actually seems to be slightly higher than how I recall my 748BP and 996S to have been setup. I haven't measured it - I'm just going by memory.

I'm just canvassing opinion on what, if any, changes people who are running the steeper head angle have made to complement (or make up for deficiencies in) the different steering geometry. However, Shazzam has clarified the issue relating to controlling/avoiding tankslappers by holding the rear up.

[adrian748]

Recently adjusted head angle to the track setting on my 748r after years of jacking the back up to get it to turn.
Reduced the rear by 10mm to compensate, rear was very high but only have my own reference setting for this, left all other setting as before.
The handling on the track is superb with great feel and confidence from the front end.
Wouldn’t recommend this for the road, the turning lock is reduced, almost dropped it in the paddock when I unexpectedly hit the lock stop!

[zhed44]

Originally Posted by adrian748

Wouldn’t recommend this for the road, the turning lock is reduced, almost dropped it in the paddock when I unexpectedly hit the lock stop!

Yes, I once dropped my 996S for the same reason when I was making a sharp right turn. So I've been there, done that, bought the fairing......

[les liney]

the best way is to pop in a head stock insert, this will give you the rake angle optimum of 24 degrees


les