Chassis set-up

[Racer X]

Calling all veteran 125 riders;

Some baseline and/or semi-advanced
chassis knowledge would be very helpful
for 1993 - 1995 RS 125's
Rider weight 150lbs. rides mostly the
front tire style (i.e. - body more foward)

Also, does anyone know of a really good
book that explains suspension theory
and set-up? This is one area, that ALOT
of riders have an opinion about, but
there seems to be a lack of any real
guru's around the sport. Also, I realize
that alot of set-up depends on rider preference, riding style and weight, ect.
some insightful, in-depth help would
be very much appreciated. Thanks!

X

[Bill Cole]

X, Use the manual to set up the bike at first. The manual (if your bike has not been really screwed with) will get you real close. While riding style has a preferance with set up this will get you in the middle and you can judge from there.
As far as riding the front wheel. That is how we all do it. That is nothing new to a 125.
If the bike feels real bad at the manual baseline you will have to do some detective work to see what has been altered. It can be a real pain.....
Good luck

Bill Cole
WERA#72

[rodnex]

There isn't a 'secret' setup that someone can pass to you that will be the answer to all your suspension problems.

You can probably get some baseline settings that work well for someone running a similar bike/similar weight as you.

The guru's exist. they are make $$$ giving suspension tuning advice.


Here is a good book to read:

Motorcycle Tuning : Chassis
by John Robinson
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/075061840X/o/104-7707827-9663904

The book is a little dated(1994) but the
theories have not changed. Excellent book, very technical.

Rod

[Racer X]

I will check out the book.

Thanks to both of you for the advice.