Suspension for B roads? · SuperDukeNet Archive

Post 1 by PBRnr, 13 Oct 2010, 17:43

firstoff, i don't have any xp tuning suspensions in general. i'm running the stock settings on my 08 SD and am noticing it's tough to keep my line on twisty bits if there are but minor bumps in the tarmac...roads w/ bigger cracks/lines/tree roots/dips fogettaboutit....feel like i have to go granny-mode. The bike seems to get jostled a bit more than I'd like and while the handling is better when I relax on the bars, it's still not optimal. In my mind, shouldn't a properly tuned suspension soak up bumps w/o the road upsetting the chassis/course of the bike?

I've ridden similar twisties on my much-heavier/slower/softer 1150gs w/ ohlins w/o this happening.

How are people setting up their suspension to these kinds of roads? I'm 175lb btw...

Post 2 by cdlabate, 13 Oct 2010, 18:25

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To be honest, San Francisco really isn't ideal for a Superduke, although we have many local Bay Area back roads that are ideal. A motard would be most excellent for city use.

Post 3 by PBRnr, 13 Oct 2010, 18:30

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was a major improvement for me.

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Post 6 by bruce950sm, 13 Oct 2010, 20:15

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Post 7 by PBRnr, 13 Oct 2010, 22:52

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If your serious about going fast on B, C, and D roads ( which is all we have around here ) you need a 950/990 SM/SMT. I came from a 950 SM to the SD and just couldn't live with the suspension ( after trying every setting possible ). I now have a 990 SMT. The long travel SM's are best for really bad roads and the SMT is a good compromise between SD and SM.