Understanding Rebound Damping
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- This is part of my conversation with Geoff from GP Moto. Geoff is a suspension expert based out of Kamloops, BC. Geoff is technically my main competition, but I always enjoy our conversations and I've learned a ton since getting to know him. We often end up talking longer than we should, so this time we decided to share it.
I especially appreciate the way Geoff is able to articulate concepts in order to help people solve their suspension problems.
You can find him on Instagram @gpmoto or visit his website at gpmoto.ca/ to get in contact.
Good job guys. Continue this with a discussion about the wheels pushing into a turn as a result of the same mistakes thinking that softening a suspension is always better.
A discussion even I can understand....thanks guys!
Any chance of more clips from this conversation, he does explain things well which make it easy to grasp
Yep. A bunch more coming.
@@ChuckfromTrueTech schweet! I had the same thought as @show-me-the-details
Are you referencing the Race Tech Suspension Manual?
I didn't read the suspension bible, but this is how I think it should go:
1. Ensure proper spring rate, so the sag is set correctly.
2. Leave rebound on the fast side so the bike rebounds fast. Deal with the compression (using a zip tie, or an oring to make sure you're using all available suspension travel w/o bottoming).
3. With the compression sorted out, dial in the rebound until is firm but not kicking. This is the hardest step indeed. If rebound is too slow it feels like the bike is falling int the dips in the ground, because the wheel can't come down quick enough so the whole bike "falls" back to the ground.
4. If the clickers can't achieve the desired setup, change oil grade, and/or valving. This is where experience is most needed, to know what works and what not.
It has taken me decades of riding to figure out suspension. Increasing Compression and decreasing rebound Is the best way to make the bike feel more "plush" Totally counter intuitive. I setup that is too soft will usually be way more harsh then a setup that is too stiff.
Maybe the best video I've ever seen explaining suspension set up and tuning for a dirt bike!! Thanks Chuck!
Thanks guys, very informative and logical explanations
very informative, thanks, guys! ♥
absolutely beautiful well said
Great stuff. I can totally geek out on this.
Rebound is controlling the spring return rate.
suspension = voodoo
Again ,something every rider should try to understand . Well don e ,thank you.
Please provide the name of the book that you were using. Thanks. Great discussion.
The Racetech Suspension Bible. Available at Racetech.com.
Thanks 700 pages of learning. 🙂
Great video! Interesting last name. I'm guessing we may be related in some way.
We’ll figure out how if there’s enough knack zoot.
Very good. Now the question, is there a way a rider can know what is happening, without a helper watching on the sidelines?
That takes years of experience and many wrong turns with the clickers. Don’t be afraid to turn them, and turn them a bunch at once!
Great!
Chuck what book is that sir?
Racetech Suspension Bible.