Suspension Tuning   with Terry Hay

Suspension Tuning with Terry Hay

This entry is part 11 of 321 in the series Adventure Rider Issue #1

Suspension demystified

With Shock Treatment’s Terry Hay

So, you’ve bought a new bike.While there are many modifications you may have in mind, or perhaps a few personal touches to make that bike truly yours, there are few changes that will bring the rewards of improved handling.

The standard suspension package on most current motorcycles has seen the benefit of an evolutionary process that has made the modern bike a far more agreeable, friendly beast. Longer suspension travel, improved ground clearance,easier steering and greater impact absorption have widened the scope for both application and type of terrain that motorcycles can now negotiate. Part of this evolution has been the provision of greater levels of adjustability. We now have the ability to tune the bike to suit our intended tasks or personal preferences. Unfortunately for some, all this adjustment adds an unwanted level of confusion, but it’s really not so hard to understand. So, where do we start?

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