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: Suspension Trouble.(head shake)


c.van.R1
04-04-2006, 03:41 PM
Hello, new member here and first time poster

I have a Question hopefully one of you can answer.

Ok,, here is the problem. I've been doing a lot of track riding and decided to get into the racing side of things. I have a '02 R1 and I had the front forks rebuilt. This included the full Ohlins internals a spring upgrade and re-shimming. I also bought a Penske double adjustable rear. The bike was set up according to the guidlines from a suspension guy called "Thermosman." Ever since the upgrade I have had a bad headshake under hard acceleration out of corners approaching 115mph or so. I have Tried different combinations of tires. So far the only thing that has helped tame the shake a little is speeding up the rebound of the front forks slowing down the rear compression a little and tightening up the damper. Anyone experience this for themselves or have any suggestions as to what to do? I've been toying with the idea of changing the fork height and shock length to see if it might change things. Any help would be appretiated. Thanks

shortyr6
04-12-2006, 10:39 AM
call thermosman, customer service is bar none. plus they should be able to help you through your issues.

c.van.R1
04-12-2006, 11:07 AM
Thanks. Thermosman gave me a few tips to try and to make adjustments accordingly. If moving my weight over the front of the bike under acceleration helps reduce the shake--try to speed up the rebound dampening a little.

My little Bro. also just got a job working for a cycle shop in Battle Creek MI. the shop is new and emaculate (Custom Connection). His boss used to be the suspension tech for the hayden brothers. He said he would also give me a hand.

Now just waiting for the weather to break in MI to get on the track.