If you’re looking to improve your motorcycle’s performance, the most important modification you can make is focusing on your suspension setup. Why? Because bikes are sold with a ‘one size fits all’ setup, which often doesn’t suit your weight, riding style, or terrain. In this video, I’ll explain why suspension is so crucial and how you can optimise it for your specific needs.
This is part four of a 6-part suspension video series in collaboration with Ohlins – my core goal of this motorcycle suspension series is to help empower more of us to take control of our suspension, get it set up correctly and then feel the benefits to our riding confidence as a result.
What is covered:
- Why suspension matters – The core purpose of suspension and why it’s the foundation of control, safety, and comfort.
- The problem with stock setups – How ‘one size fits all’ suspension limits your bike’s potential.
- How to check your suspension at home – Simple steps like checking spring weight, setting sag, adjusting damper clicks, and ensuring good tyres.
- Professional setup support – Why partnering with experts like Öhlins can take your suspension to the next level.
Proper suspension isn’t just a tweak—it’s the key to unlocking better handling, smoother rides, and increased confidence on every journey.
Let me know in the comments – have you customised your suspension setup yet?
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Timestamp:
0:39 - Suspension
6:03 - Spring
7:34 - Correct spring for your body weight
7:57 - Setting your Sag
10:25 - Rubber
11:08 - Damping Settings
12:09 - Clicks
16:20 - Suspension Internally
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