Getting your bike’s SAG and preload right is critical for achieving optimal handling, comfort, and control. In this video, I take you through a complete step-by-step guide to setting SAG, using the Yamaha Tenere 700 as an example. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to bike setup, this is your go-to guide for ensuring your suspension is tailored to your weight and riding style.
This is part six 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.
In this video:
• Why setting SAG matters – How proper SAG ensures your suspension is in the sweet spot for both compression and rebound.
• How to set SAG – A practical, easy-to-follow walkthrough using the Yamaha Tenere 700.
• The importance of weight-specific suspension – Why adjusting for your weight is essential for performance and safety.
• Preload adjustments explained – How preload impacts your SAG and the overall feel of your bike.
Suspension setup isn’t just for pros—it’s for every rider who wants their bike to perform at its best. Setting SAG is one of the easiest ways to transform your ride, giving you more confidence and control in any condition and you can do it at home yourself!
Have you checked your bike’s SAG recently? Let me know in the comments below
You won’t believe how suspension is tested... Öhlins Suspension exposed | Eps.1 of 6
https://youtu.be/kiuVQ5NX3dQ?si=BCIwj3LnOFlCJ-qM
"Suspension for Dummies" –how to tell if your suspension is off and how to improve yours! Eps.2 of 6
https://youtu.be/SeCcu7rtpJw?si=sLA2FM5mokfj0Pwo
Things no one tells us...how to look after your suspension at home | Eps.3 of 6
https://youtu.be/PvyrwrgYc7c?si=k3GE5-d49B1G68ls
How to lower your motorcycle - short rider support & confidence builder | Eps.4 of 6
https://youtu.be/d3mXX-1LPUg?si=txa4QIY0Twu0OTNX
Timestamp:
1:04 - How to set SAG
1:42 - Check your spring rate
2:56 - Measuring the full length stroke of the suspension with no load
5:04 - Measuring with rider on the motorcycle
7:13 - Measurement Result
8:13 - Preload adjustment
10:17 - Recommended SAG
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