suspension setup

[chasey]

hey all. i have recently purchased my first ever motorbike and have had it about 2 weeks now and it is a pitpro 140cc limited edition model. where i ride is very soft and it is very easy to lose it around a corner or fishtale for ages but dont get me wrong it is fun but was wondering if there is anyway you can adjust your front or rear suspension to help eliminate the sliding.

 

[SwapperMX]

Suspension adjustment would have very little affect on changing how the bike handled in that situation. You will have more luck playing with tyre pressures, and working on riding technique.

 

[chasey]

ok kool thanks for replying im nw to riding so i had no idea lol

 

[rumble]

Get a rim lock fitted (search is your friend) and drop the pressures down, 20psi or 15ish.

Is the back end bouncing like a spring. It shouldnt. Push it down with your hands, it should only bounce the once and stop.

 

[zwebx]

and also, if the rear shocker feels bouncy to sit on (and it has an air nipple) fill it with air to increase the dampening that has seeped out

 

[SwapperMX]

and also, if the rear shocker feels bouncy to sit on (and it has an air nipple) fill it with air to increase the dampening that has seeped out

No definitely dont do this. They are supposed to be Nitrogen charged, not just filled with air. Disregard this post !!!

 

[GooseMan]

are you running 12" and 14" tyres? larger tyres will help alot.

 

[twisties]

You say you're new to riding, it might just be that you still need to get used to how to control the bike in those conditions. When I first started riding I used to look about a metre infront of me looking out for any little rock, stick or bump and I was a really bad rider. As my confidence increased I began look way ahead, and accelerating and just letting the bike slide around knowing that it would straighten itself out if I just keep looking at where I want to go and apply the throttle correctly.

So while I agree that tyre pressures and wheel/tyre combos will probably help, I think once you get more confident you'll find it will be much easier to control

 

[chasey]

Allrite thanks heaps guys info is great ny shokie is good doesbt bounce more than it should ill probably start looking forward rather than down and play with my pressures and change ny tyres to bigger ones

 

[my67xr]

if riding on soft sandy areas go for a soft compound rear tyre.
but if you ride on compacted harder areas too, look for a intermediate or soft/mid type tyre.

and yeah as posted above, a rim lock will stop you killing tubes as much if you get a flat.
i usually run 18-20 psi im mine on the loose stuff.

 

[Cordogs]

You come to the right place chasey, these guys know everything there is to know about bikes! Also mate check out the static and rider sag thread, might help your bike behave itself alittle better, providing your have adj suspension.