What should my race sag be?
The correct amount is approximately 33% of the bikes total available travel, usually between 95-115mm on full size bikes. The correct amount varies because of bike geometry, rider preference, and type of riding. The rider sag should be set with the rider in full gear.
How can I reduce my race sagging?
measurements. Adjust spring preload as necessary to obtain the correct handling results. Note: Increasing spring preload will decrease race sag and visa versa. The race sag is set to insure that the suspension works in its most effective rage and to keep a good chassis weight balance, front to rear.
Which is more important rider or static sag?
Rider sag is how much your motorcycle suspension compresses with you on it in all your gear. Free Stag or Static sag is how much your suspension compresses under its weight. While both are important, most riders should focus on rider sag to better picture their suspension needs.
Is setting sag important?
While rider sag is obviously the key measurement, static sag is just as important, especially when setting up a new bike for a particular rider as it will tell you if you have the correct spring rates installed. It can also tell you al lot about the health of your suspension.
How do you test for SAG?
Check the amount of sag with the bike sitting on its own. Get off the bike and hold it stable so the only weight on the shocks is from the bike itself. Measure the distance in millimeters from the rear axle to the same fixed point as before and write down this measurement.
How important is sag?
Static, or free sag is the amount the suspension compresses from fully unloaded under the bike’s own weight and is very important on any bike except full suspension MTB where the bike weight is so much less than the rider’s weight, the suspension does not compress under the bikes weight.
Does compression affect sag?
If there’s less sag, the rebound/compression won’t change because the sag only adjusts stiffness in the top part of the stroke. The compression/rebound dampening will still behave the same. Thanks!
How does SAG affect handling?
HOW DOES SAG EFFECT THE HANDLING OF MY BIKE? It is very beneficial to test different SAG settings for various riding conditions. Increasing the amount of SAG on your bike drastically increases high speed stability but decreases front end traction and cornering ability.
How much SAG is trail riding?
The amount of recommended sag will vary depending on the type of bike that you ride. Typically, enduro/trail bikes fall between 25% – 35% recommended sag, while downhill bikes can be up to 40% recommended sag.
Is preload the same as SAG?
Adjusting the preload affects what is called the “preload force”, which is the initial force that the springs exert on the shock—this is what affects the sag. By tightening the adjusting collar or external preload adjuster on the shock you will increase the preload force, which will decrease the sag and vice versa.
What is the SAG Master?
Voted as Dirt Bike Magazine’s 25 Best Tools Ever Invented, the Sag Master is a tool that makes measuring Static “Race” Sag a snap because you read it directly. No subtracting! Also useful in monitoring linkage and seal drag.
What is free sag?
Note: FREE SAG is the amount the bike compresses with the weight of the bike only – no rider. Use the same method as outlined for Sag.
What are the best forks for CTW and Roehrig?
FRONT FORK TOOLS 2. GENERAL SHOP SUSPENSION TOOLS 3. REAR SHOCK TOOLS 4. SHOCK DYNO MOUNTS for CTW and Roehrig __ 1. FORK TOOLS Unique self-starting design easily threads onto the damping rod. Baffled so the oil runs down the rod instead of squirting out sideways. Fits many dirt and street cartridge forks.
What is static sag?
Static Sag or “Race” Sag is the amount the bike compresses from fully extended, with the rider on board. Here’s how to measure it the Race Tech way. It is a little different than how you may have done it before but is more accurate and consistent. If you use this method your Sag number will be consistent within /-1mm.