Suggested Suspension Settings

From the August, 2009 issue of Sport Rider

Recommended Suspension Settings

These tables show suggested suspension settings for each bike. You can also use the tables to find which issues of Sport Rider each bike was tested. For more information on suspension, check out the Suspension Tuning Guide.

Aprilia

motorcycle	issue	front preload	front rebound damping	front comp. damping	rear preload	rear rebound damping	rear comp. damping
note:
RST1000 Futura ('05)	2/05	3 lines showing	1 turn out from full stiff	n/a	3 turns out from full stiff	9 clicks from full stiff	n/a
note:
RSV Mille ('00)	4/00	6 lines showing	1.5 turns out	1 turns out	35mm from top of threads	7 clicks out	22 clicks out
note:	set fork tube height to 18mm above triple clamp, rear ride height to minimum
RSV Mille ('00)	10/00	4 lines showing	.75 turn out	1 turn out	44mm from spring to top thread	10 clicks out	10 clicks out
note:	set fork tube height to 24mm above triple clamp, rear ride height to minimum, with Dunlop D207 GP Star tires
RSV Mille ('02)	10/02	4 lines showing	2 turns out	1 turn out	21mm thread showing	10 clicks out	8 clicks out
note:	set fork tube height to 5 lines showing above top triple clamp, with Dunlop D208GP tires fitted
RSV Mille ('03)	10/03	2 lines showing	1.75 turns out	2 turns out	20mm thread showing	26 clicks out	8 clicks out
note:	set fork tube height to 6 lines showing with Bridgestone BT-001 tires, 5 lines with stock tires. Set rear ride height to minimum
RSV Mille R ('02)	2/02	10 turns out from full stiff	8 clicks out	7 clicks out	25mm from top of spring to top of threads	18 clicks out	10 clicks out
note:	set fork tube height to 27mm above triple clamp, rear ride height to minimum
RSV Mille R ('05)	7/05	5 lines showing	1.25 turns out from full stiff	1.5 turns out from full stiff	11mm thread showing	37 clicks out from full stiff	1.75 turns out from full stiff
note:	set fork tube height to 16mm, rear ride height one thread showing
RSV Mille R Factory ('04)	2/04	9.5 turns out	9 clicks out	8 clicks out	42mm from top of spring to top of threads	12 clicks out	12 clicks out
note:	set fork tube height to 6 lines showing, rear ride height to 2mm thread showing below locknut on lower clevis
RSV Mille R Factory ('04)	9/04	9.5 turns out	7 clicks out	8 clicks out	45mm from top of spring to top of threads	10 clicks out	15 clicks out
note:	set fork tube height to 6 lines showing, rear ride height to 2mm thread showing below locknut on lower clevis
RSV Tuono ('03)	8/03	3 lines showing	1.75 tuns out	1.25 turns out	18mm thread showing	26 clicks out	7 clicks out
note:	set fork tube height to 4 lines showing, rear ride height to minimum shock length
Tuono R Factory ('05)	12/05	8 turns out from full stiff	11 clicks out from full stiff	10 clicks out from full stiff	9mm thread showing	26 clicks out from full stiff	12 clicks out from full stiff
note:	set fork tube height to 8mm showing above triple clamp, rear height 4mm thread showing
Tuono R ('07)	9/07	4 lines showing	.75 tuns out from full stiff	1.5 turns out from full stiff	17mm thread showing	19 clicks out from full stiff	n/a
note:	Ride height: 4mm fork tube showing above triple clamp
SL750 Shiver ('08)	12/08	n/a	n/a	n/a	12mm thread showing	15 clicks out from full stiff	n/a
note:	Ride height: 2 lines showing above triple clamp

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Community Comments

dandrino (07/01/09 06:54 AM)

hello again
I forget to say my weight. I´m 90kg
thanks

daniel_andrino@hotmail.com

dealmarktech (09/22/09 11:38 AM)

Are these recommended suggestion settings for the track or the street?

kento1 (09/23/09 08:54 AM)

They can handle both. If too stiff for the street, you can back off the rebound damping settings a bit.

dealmarktech (09/24/09 08:30 AM)

^ Cool. Would the suggested suspension settings for the 06 R6 be the same for the 07 R6? Also, what tires were used in the setup?

kento1 (09/29/09 06:24 PM)

Metzeler Racetec tires were used in the '06 test. Bridgestone BT-002 Pro was used in the '07 test.
We'll get the '07 R6 suspension settings up as soon as we can. You can post the question in the forum and I can get you the settings. Not enough room here in the comments section.

dandrino (03/02/10 03:06 PM)

my question is: in the fork tube of 06 rsv aprilia hollins, each line is the fringe view that lies between two lines, or each line? serial order comes with 3 finges, four lines, and I am not sure about how to set it,

jaxxon (04/22/10 02:57 PM)

On the 08'600RR -With the Sport Rider suggested front preload of 10 turns out from full stiff... the front rebound damping suggested of 2.5 turns out from full stiff (stock setting) seems to be WAY soft on rebound damping.

According to SR's suggestions in their "Suspension Tuning Guide" the forks should return back [when fully compressed] in about 1 sec. They fly back (on my bike at those settings) and seem way too bouncy.

One (1) turn out on front rebound seems to be work much better with that much preload.

What's up SR? Did you prefer very little rebound damping during testing? Did the suspension perform better? I mainly do track days.

kento1 (04/23/10 09:31 AM)

When stock suspension gets some mileage on it, it tends to lose damping capability because the oil gets contaminated with wear particles from the fork, which gets lodged into the shim stack of the damping cartridge. This forces you to continue firming up the rebound damping in order to get the proper setting.

Also, because of production tolerances, every setting will be different to obtain the same characteristics.

jaxxon (04/29/10 10:11 AM)

Thanks Kento! I have about 1200 miles on the 08 600RR clock, and yes you are correct, it has loosened up the the point where 1/2 turn out from full stiff is perfect. I supposed when I run out of rebound damping an Ohlins or Racetech cartridge kit is due. ...Then I suppose I'll have to do a shock too.

I used your 08 1000RR settings for a base point on my 1000 too. It seems to be sprung heavier and damped stronger is this the case? By the way, I weigh about 220 w/gear.

kento1 (04/30/10 07:51 AM)

If you mean heavier springs and damping than the 600, yes, the 1000 is definitely set up stiffer due to the higher loads it will encounter.

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