loomesy Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I was thinking of having a fiddle with the suspension settings on my 97 Techno, but I dont know what the adjusters do on the shock or forks. Theres a red spinny knob on one fork leg (not sure if theres adjustment on the other, but if there is i think its an allen key). on the shock theres preload (I know that one) and a blue knob clicky knob. (Sorry about getting all technical on you) What do these do? Are there any other adjustments that I've not noticed? What would be a rough setting for a 75kg bloke? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta_trials Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 On your front forks. The allen key is for your dampening and the red knob on the other is for rebound. Turning it negative will increase rebound rate and turning the allen key in will make the dampening happen faster so that your not extremely bouncy. on the rear shock the blue knob is also for rebound. turn it clockwise for more rebound response. I run my rear at full rebound. with the spring almost as tight at the threads will allow me. On the front hI have it set for fast rebound and the dampening allows for some play but not to where it continuously bounces out of control. I have the 94 techno and the suspension dynamics should be exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Forks; The 10mm allen head socket is the spring preload. I usually set mine so that the bike will compress the front and rear suspensions equally when pressure is applied to the foot pegs. The turn screw is the rebound damping which has a range of 21 clicks if I remember correctly. Turn this in (clockwise) until it stops and back out 15 clicks start from there. Shock; Preload is the large nuts that directly contact the spring. The little knob (or screw on some shocks) is also rebound damping. It also has a limited adjustment range and if turned out too far will damage the shock so be careful. Turn it all the way in (clockwise) and then turn it out 10 clicks to start. Go ride and adjust accordingly. Don't go past 20 clicks on the shock adjuster. Others with more knowledge will chime in I'm sure but heed the warning on not cranking out the shock adjustment screw. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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