Congratulations!
Not touched mine at 14lb heavier, don't even know what it's on. Just enjoy it.
Not touched mine at 14lb heavier, don't even know what it's on. Just enjoy it.
Ditto. I'm 72 kg in my socks and it's maybe a touch firm on standard settings but not enough for me to do anything about it yet. Besides, you need to get a couple of thousand km on it to settle everything in before you start taking measurements. I've always used 15-20 mm static sag and 30-40mm loaded sag on my road bikes as a starting point for rear suspension. I'll measure it at some point but as weeksy says - just get out and enjoy it!Congratulations!
Not touched mine at 14lb heavier, don't even know what it's on. Just enjoy it.
I don't know what KTM suggest, but the spring rates on the 790 are quite soft, probably sprung for a rider around 70kg. if you aim for around 40-45mm rider sag and 15-20mm rear free sag you should be in the ball park for what comes on your bike. The 790 is a soft set up for anyone over 75kg.What are the suggested sag settings from Ktm?
Will dig out my motool slacker and have a play when I get time :smile:I don't know what KTM suggest, but the spring rates on the 790 are quite soft, probably sprung for a rider around 70kg. if you aim for around 40-45mm rider sag and 15-20mm rear free sag you should be in the ball park for what comes on your bike. The 790 is a soft set up for anyone over 75kg.
Hi Dave,Measurements look much the same as mine Geoff, i may have one more click on the rear preload over yours Geoff as Greg set it up for his weight. KTMs in general run more rider sag, both my 1290s were larger sags compared to sporty bikes, they also have more free sag. you may need one more preload click to the rear Geoff. The rear spring looks like its slightly a progressive spring, as the lower coils look flatter, id guess the fork springs are similar, as the initial travel feels soft, but firms up through its stroke. What ever they are, the suspension feels very good and works bloody well.
Interesting, i may have to get the ABBA stand out later today.Just to update this. I put my preload up 3 clicks from standard and it definitely rides better, the shock is comfier now too over bumps as a bonus.
I'll ride more tomorrow as only did a few miles, but it feels better mate yeah.Interested to hear your results. Mine seems more stable, sharper handling (slightly) and definitely plusher on the rear over bumps.
Im 75kgs and I've added one click on the rear preload from factory, i think for a 112 kg guy you may need to give it the max amount of preload possible. With the 790 the springs are progressive, which means as the suspension goes through its stroke it firms up, adding more preload takes out some of the softer part of the springs travel, so thats why guys are finding the 790 more stable with a bit more preload.So I was thinking about this the other day. I had to look up how much you guys weigh! Im about 245lbs, which is about 17.5 stone or 112 kg. I have mine set at the factory setting, which seems fine for me. Typically I will stiffen it up by a couple of clicks, but so far it feels pretty good. You guys are a lot lighter than I am, but I am wondering if I should mess around with this? I haven't seen anything that relates the preload to weight anywhere. Recommendations?
So basically stiffen it up all the way? Should I go 3 clicks first then max it?Im 75kgs and I've added one click on the rear preload from factory, i think for a 112 kg guy you may need to give it the max amount of preload possible. With the 790 the springs are progressive, which means as the suspension goes through its stroke it firms up, adding more preload takes out some of the softer part of the springs travel, so thats why guys are finding the 790 more stable with a bit more preload.