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Suspension tuning based on riding style?

Robert Carniceli wants to ask how suspension tuning is matched to riding style and what exactly defines style?
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Motorcycle chassis and suspension load capacities

Eric Narvaez asks about a motorcycle’s ability to carry weight in terms of maximum load capacity from human weight plus baggage weight.
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Changing from DOT tires to slicks? What should I do?

Bill Mein V wants to understand what he needs to pay attention to in regards to suspension when making this change. It is not just suspension that needs to be changed Bill.
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2011 Kawasaki ZX10 vs 2011 BMW S1000RR

So many questions on my overall impressions of both bikes from a tuners perspective. Here’s my concise summary.
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How does changing geometry affect setting sag?

Craig Morton wants to understand how changing geometry might change sag settings for preload and compression, and how he can begin to go through the process himself to understand what is happening to his bike.
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Calculating shock linkage ratios for linear versus progressive

Craig Sanders would like to know how shock linkage ratios can be calculated to determine how linear or progressive the linkage may be. It is easier than you think!
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Front tire ‘chicken strips’

Daryll Jenkins asks about front tire wear and front end geometry in regards to turn in.
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Putting a GSXR 1000 shock on an SV 650

Steve Driscoll poses the question on a surrogate shock transfer from a GSXR 1000 to an SV 650. If the surrogate shock is 5mm shorter, what should be done to correct the chassis?
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Lost 20lbs.- Suspension implications?

Ray lost 20lbs and wants to know if the suspension should be reset? Yes it does, and hopefully there’s enough adjustment left in preload to accommodate that otherwise he will need to acquire softer fork and shock springs.
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Tyre wear on a UK Dunlop 211GP

Russell Brooks asks about the leading edge wear pattern on the Dunlop 211 he is working with an how to adjust suspension to optimize tire wear.
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