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Archive through July 26, 2007Slaughter30 07-26-07  09:22 am
         

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Slaughter
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 09:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Echoing what Skully posted above: Damping settings have no effect on sag.

Neither do your choice of sparkplugs. Sure you can change your plugs to your "suspension adjustment plugs" - just be sure to re-install your riding sparkplugs after you've set your sag. That won't hurt anything either.

(OK, first coffee is kicking in, I'm getting pissy now)
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Djkaplan
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think the sag question has been resolved ad infinitum.

I apologize for not being up to date on Rossi's shock, Scott. I hope this makes you feel better. And thanks for the more moderate response.

If we ever get a chance to meet, I'll buy you a beer.
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Scottsts
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 11:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You are a difficult man to please Dj. You asked for a source so I gave it to you.
I assure you this was meant to make you feel better, not me.
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Djkaplan
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You asked for an apology and I gave you one. If that's not good enough; screw you.

The offer for the beer is rescinded.
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Arcticktm
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Remember that all Rossi's tech (and suspension)has to worry about is 1 rider riding the same bike in the same situation (racing) every day.
The factory has to make a suspension that can work reasonably well for a WIDE arrange of rider sizes (weights), speeds, road conditions, and ability.
I am guessing Ross rarely rides with his sidecases and top trunk on!
He also rarely encounters a pothole, speedbump, or gravel in mid-corner.
You have to take his tech's comments in perspective.
Kinda sad to see some of the nasty comments on this post.
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Scottsts
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 12:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well gee whiz man. You don't think I ever heard a half-assed apology before?
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Djkaplan
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 12:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That's rescinded too.
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Scottsts
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Remember that all Rossi's tech (and suspension)has to worry about is 1 rider riding the same bike in the same situation (racing) every day.
The factory has to make a suspension that can work reasonably well for a WIDE arrange of rider sizes (weights), speeds, road conditions, and ability.
I am guessing Ross rarely rides with his sidecases and top trunk on!
He also rarely encounters a pothole, speedbump, or gravel in mid-corner.
You have to take his tech's comments in perspective.
Kinda sad to see some of the nasty comments on this post.


The article covers much of what you noted. Apparently springs are changed quite often while damping is, for the most part, left alone; a few clicks here and there depending on the track. Capirossi has been using the same shock for 3 years!
This is all from the article, btw, lest anyone think it is my opinion.lol
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