996 SPS Suspension Question

Whele · 16-Jul-2003, 14:54

Front Ohlins suspension on a SPS (Y2K model) - Large blue anodised nut on top of the fork leg. (are you with me so far)

Turning clockwise I think increases the preload - the standard setting for 25mm static sag is 10 turns from full clockwise position - True or False.

Allen key inside the blue nut adjusts rebound damping 12 clicks form full clockwise position for standard - True or False

I was trying to set up static sag on the front of the bike last night, and just want to know if I was getting it right because I could only reduce the sag to 25mm by having the big blue nut wound fully clockwise.

The rear sag and ride height perfect, thanx to my newly aquired ride height gauge from K-Tech.

JPM · 16-Jul-2003, 15:02

I think so yes, but drop philliconnexion a U2U he has some pretty good settings etc

pguenet · 16-Jul-2003, 15:25

wheele - please post the reply here or let me know directly when you have a full answer on that since I was just wondering about starting to play with the settings on the SPS.

Whele · 16-Jul-2003, 16:13

Ok I have the answer now from my suspension man JHP. Preload is wound fully anti -clockwise to the zero position not fully clockwise as I stated.

pguenet if you want my settings for various road track conditions - send me an e-mail and I'll forward a Word format Table.

Redsps · 16-Jul-2003, 17:26

Any chance you can forward copy to me aswell mate.
cheers
redsps

Whele · 17-Jul-2003, 10:18

Sure I can - but since its an attachment It needs to be sent by email.

I dont have your mail address. However, if you Send me a reminder to gary.cunnington@abbott.com and I'll reply with the table.

DJ Tera · 17-Jul-2003, 11:18

Can you mail me them too mate? E-mail addy is in me profile

pguenet · 18-Jul-2003, 11:29

DJ - What bike did you get your Ohlins from? Careful, those settings are apparently only for the 996SPS and non transferable to other ohlins equipped bikes. Apparently there were some differences on the 996sps due to homologation rules. That something I did not kow.

Wheele thanks a lot for that. I will put it to practice soon!

DJ Tera · 18-Jul-2003, 11:41

They are off a 998R, would there be a big difference?

chillo · 18-Jul-2003, 12:32

i'm interested too!!
(998r)

chillo@uk2.net

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16-Jul-2003, 15:02	#2
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon I think so yes, but drop philliconnexion a U2U he has some pretty good settings etc Reply

16-Jul-2003, 15:25	#3
pguenet Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,413 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Surrey wheele - please post the reply here or let me know directly when you have a full answer on that since I was just wondering about starting to play with the settings on the SPS. Reply

16-Jul-2003, 16:13	#4
Whele Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 344 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Oxfordshire Mood: Meditating Ok I have the answer now from my suspension man JHP. Preload is wound fully anti -clockwise to the zero position not fully clockwise as I stated. pguenet if you want my settings for various road track conditions - send me an e-mail and I'll forward a Word format Table. Reply

16-Jul-2003, 17:26	#5
Redsps Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,572 Join Date: May 2003 Any chance you can forward copy to me aswell mate. cheers redsps Reply

17-Jul-2003, 10:18	#6
Whele Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 344 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Oxfordshire Mood: Meditating Sure I can - but since its an attachment It needs to be sent by email. I dont have your mail address. However, if you Send me a reminder to gary.cunnington@abbott.com and I'll reply with the table. Reply

17-Jul-2003, 11:18	#7
DJ Tera Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,724 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London Can you mail me them too mate? E-mail addy is in me profile Reply

18-Jul-2003, 11:41	#9
DJ Tera Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,724 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London They are off a 998R, would there be a big difference? Reply

18-Jul-2003, 12:32	#10
chillo Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 612 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gods county! i'm interested too!! (998r) chillo@uk2.net Reply