I've lurked for a while but this is my first post. The information here is great and thank you all in advance for any advice that may be given.
Just FYI I have ridden for many years (59yo) and am a MSF Rider Coach (#167382). Currently have an FJR and the Sled. I had a Multitrada and KTM 1190 but this is my first smaller 'naked' dirt rated bike and I'm lovin it. Plus I simply love Ducati's
I would like to ask some general input on what a good Sled suspension setting would be for my type of riding. I know this is a loaded question but I would at least like to get to a good starting suspension setting if possible please.
Here is info that I'm assuming would help:
- Bike is 100% stock other than crash bars and other engine / frame protection options.
- I'm 180lbs , 6' even
- Riding is 90% in the Smoky Mountain switchbacks of which a good amount is on fire service roads. The other 10% is urban street riding here in Knoxville. So I could be categorized as a fire service road ADV type (for now). Typical route is Knoxville > Mountains > Knoxville (rinse, lather, repeat).
- Riding is with little to no cargo except the occasional camping stuff. Nothing aggressive unless the fire road gets squirrely or I take a wrong turn (happens more to me as I have the affinity for maps and no GPS........my mind is changing though as I end up in the middle of Appalachian dead ends !)
I think that's about it and should give a good idea of where I am at. In the meantime I will poke around in the manual and see what it says but actual Sled rider input would be more relevant in my opinion
Could you all provide some suggested 'starting' suspension settings based on the above info?
Thanks much !
Just FYI I have ridden for many years (59yo) and am a MSF Rider Coach (#167382). Currently have an FJR and the Sled. I had a Multitrada and KTM 1190 but this is my first smaller 'naked' dirt rated bike and I'm lovin it. Plus I simply love Ducati's
I would like to ask some general input on what a good Sled suspension setting would be for my type of riding. I know this is a loaded question but I would at least like to get to a good starting suspension setting if possible please.
Here is info that I'm assuming would help:
- Bike is 100% stock other than crash bars and other engine / frame protection options.
- I'm 180lbs , 6' even
- Riding is 90% in the Smoky Mountain switchbacks of which a good amount is on fire service roads. The other 10% is urban street riding here in Knoxville. So I could be categorized as a fire service road ADV type (for now). Typical route is Knoxville > Mountains > Knoxville (rinse, lather, repeat).
- Riding is with little to no cargo except the occasional camping stuff. Nothing aggressive unless the fire road gets squirrely or I take a wrong turn (happens more to me as I have the affinity for maps and no GPS........my mind is changing though as I end up in the middle of Appalachian dead ends !)
I think that's about it and should give a good idea of where I am at. In the meantime I will poke around in the manual and see what it says but actual Sled rider input would be more relevant in my opinion
Could you all provide some suggested 'starting' suspension settings based on the above info?
Thanks much !