SuperDuke-DK
I previously had some problems with ground clearance during track days. Especially the right side was a problem. Engine cover and exhaust headers was 'dragging' a bit.
On the first two track days, i used the factory recommendation for 'Sport setup'. This is only a guideline, because not every fork and rear shock have same caracteristics. (no rider bodyweight compensation etc.)
By investigating the setup more carefully (checking static sag etc). I found out that my rear shock spring preload was to soft, and rear rebound was set to tight.
Imagine what happends then. Spring preload to soft means lower riding height, and when i 'throw' the machine thru some quick corners (with the rebound to hard) the riding height is getting lower and lower, because the rear shock dont get time enough to extend (hard to explain in english...... i hope everybody understand).
I tightened my spring preload, and softened the rebound on the rear shock, and problem is solved for now (and hopefully for good). Lifting the back end also makes the steering more sharp, that would probably help solve my understeering issues (minor problem).
I go on a three day track experiense tomorrow (Assen Holland). I have never been there before, but i feel confident that the problem is solved for now, also on the track.
More to come after the weekend (if there is any energy left...... )
On the first two track days, i used the factory recommendation for 'Sport setup'. This is only a guideline, because not every fork and rear shock have same caracteristics. (no rider bodyweight compensation etc.)
By investigating the setup more carefully (checking static sag etc). I found out that my rear shock spring preload was to soft, and rear rebound was set to tight.
Imagine what happends then. Spring preload to soft means lower riding height, and when i 'throw' the machine thru some quick corners (with the rebound to hard) the riding height is getting lower and lower, because the rear shock dont get time enough to extend (hard to explain in english...... i hope everybody understand).
I tightened my spring preload, and softened the rebound on the rear shock, and problem is solved for now (and hopefully for good). Lifting the back end also makes the steering more sharp, that would probably help solve my understeering issues (minor problem).
I go on a three day track experiense tomorrow (Assen Holland). I have never been there before, but i feel confident that the problem is solved for now, also on the track.
More to come after the weekend (if there is any energy left...... )