wow Rich, clearly a joke and hardly offensive by any standard outside of perhaps 17th century puritan Salem. Showbizwolf is clearly a big girl (not a dig since we do have stats on that  ) who can stand up for herself...and if not, she should learn to if she somehow found my comment offensive. It is certainly better than waiting for the internet class police to provide protection...otherwise she will be waiting a long time.

Quote from: Big Rich on February 09, 2016, 07:44:13 PM
I don't see how any other stats come into play for the OP's suspension setup?

Just because people are on the internet, doesn't actually mean that the world is just talking bubbles on a screen. Show some respect, and have some class.

Well said.

I'm a big girl??    Lmao they must make 'em tiny where you live  You guys never fail to brighten my day 

Not a bit offensive... believe me, I've heard it all... being a chick on quite a few car/bike forums over the past decade. I've found that comments like that come with the territory!

But I DO want to thank ya Rich and bombsquad too... I *haven't* often found people so willing to stand up for respect and all that happy stuff... and keeping the thread on topic. Back to talking about bikes! 

bumpity bump for anyone new who wants to add their info

Height: 5'7"
Weight: 175 Pounds (no gear)
Inseam: 32"

.85 Sonic springs with 15w fork oil (aggressive rider)

1/2" Fork Brace

R6 shock (I forget the settings, I'll put them here later)

Overall, works very well for me. Feel very confident with this suspension.

b.u.m.p.

Alright, I'll play. I'm pretty boring though

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 195lb no gear, 233lb with everything
Use: Commuting, charity rides, 1 marathon ride (2500 kilometres) per year

Stock springs, 15w Dextron Automatic Transmission Fluid "Fork Oil", maintenance recommended gap.

Stock shock, 5 preload

It still seems to work. Only gotten back onto the bike in the last month again after issues.

rainy morning bump for anyone new

OK this is going to be a long list, but I am contemplating suspension mods (cos front seals are due - like 3 yrs ago)

240 lb is riding gear.
31" inseam, 5' 10".
Mostly Super slabber. Almost no twisties, either local road commuting @ 10-20 over the speed limit, or highway @ 10-20 over the limit max. Sometimes I go 3 mph too. Wonders of our highway system.
95 bike.
Kat 6 FE with blown seals or splitting dust covers, seals may be OK.
1/2" fork brace.
Rear shock - RF600.
B4 rear wheel.

The only complaint is that sometimes the front pogo's more than I like. Fluid viscosity needs to be upped ? and what did I start out with on this mystery FE (which could be the original factory issue for the kat 6) ?

Cool.
Buddha.

Quote from: ShowBizWolf on February 11, 2016, 02:19:24 PM

But I DO want to thank ya Rich and bombsquad too... I *haven't* often found people so willing to stand up for respect and all that happy stuff... and keeping the thread on topic. Back to talking about bikes! 

I missed reading these posts ... but you appear to have taken the space Pandy occupied in 05-07 and Mary after that in this forum's psyche. People (mostly my Brethren) would do some stream of consciousness cat calling in a rather un thought out fashion that seems to accomplish nothing and thankfully isn't offensive either and the ladies just swat them away. All fun.

BTW how is Mary anyone know - I should start a new thread for this, back to suspension mods Y'all.
Cool.
Buddha.

Finally heard from Mary in that thread! 

Bumpity for anyone new to add their info.

3 month bump for new peeps 

100 kg (220 lb) in riding gear.
31" inseam,
I was once 5' 10" but I think 50 years of gravity has reduced that a bit  .

2007 model bike - Used for commuting all year round (60 k round trip mostly on dual carriage way type roads).
I try to get away for multi-day tours at least twice a year. With an Air Hawk seat I stay pretty comfortable on 500+ k days in the saddle.

Stock front springs
15 W fork oil
reduced air gap

Stock rear suspension set on position 5.

Seems to be a good compromise that is sufficiently comfortable / stable / stiff.

2009 GS500F

Rider Stats:
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 225 lbs (without gear)
Inseam: 32"

What I did to make it better for myself:

Sonic .95 springs with 15wt fork oil
R6 Rear shock (08 model)
Preload set at 9
Rebound out 3
Compression out 1
Fast Compression out 1/2 turn


Thicker aluminum fork brace pending installation

new years bump for anyone new

OK, here goes.

Rider stats:
Height: 5'11+
Weight: 210 lbs
Inseam: 32"+

Fork:
Stock springs with 5 coils cut off, PVC spacer + 1" fender washer added between PVC spacer and stock spacer tube (may slow damping)
15wt fork oil, 120mm oil height

Rear:
Katana 600 shock, 0 preload, damping on 3

Ride is firm but plenty plush, responsive and comfortable. Much less pitching and diving than with stock suspension, and no bottoming of the fork.

I ride a mix of neighborhood streets, a little bit of suburban highway and a lot of twisty two-lane hill country roads.

Don't know if this'll help advice specifically (Lots of you guys have long legs, lol), but...

210 lb with gear
5' 10"
29" inseam

Front:
Sonic springs .85
Preload spacers cut about level with fork, plus a couple of Sonic Springs supplied washers.
15w oil, just a bit more oil than oem spec
Reload's aluminum fork brace

Rear:
Katana 600 shock
Preload 1
Damping 2

Doesn't brake dive much at all, though a little firm ride. Rear is a little higher/harder than ideal for me, but static & rider sag are perfect for somewhat spirited riding.

Quote from: Sassy on January 22, 2017, 10:49:00 AM
Don't know if this'll help advice specifically (Lots of you guys have long legs), but...

230 lb with gear
5' 10"
29" inseam

Front:
Sonic springs .85
Preload spacers cut about level with fork
15w oil, just a little more oil than oem spec (I'll have to look)
Reload's aluminum fork brace

Rear:
Katana 600 shock
Preload 1
Damping 2

Doesn't brake dive much at all, though a little firm ride. Rear is a little higher/harder than ideal for me, but static & rider sag are perfect for somewhat spirited riding.

0.85s shouldn't be firm for your weight. You might try setting the fork oil level to 120mm, that should help. Proper method of setting level is in the instructions, of if you don't have them anymore go here:

http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/damper_rod_forks_tech_article.php

Actually, the oil level is very close to what is recommended. The firmness is more due to the preload. I recently added a few additional washers that firmed things up, but forgot until after I posted 
And, um, I guess I lost some weight. Been dieting and it's worked more than I thought 
I'll update my post (and double check figures before I post them, lol!

Quote from: Sassy on January 22, 2017, 07:48:53 PM...And, um, I guess I lost some weight. Been dieting and it's worked more than I thought  ...

Congrats!!