# Sport Bike Handling Diagnostic, Set-Up & Tuning Knowledge Database

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sport-bike-handling-diagnostic-set-up-tuning-knowledge-database/249719>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [January 13, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sport-bike-handling-diagnostic-set-up-tuning-knowledge-database/249719 "2010-01-13T20:16:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sport-bike-handling-diagnostic-set-up-tuning-knowledge-database/249719/1 "2010-01-13T20:16:41Z")

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Some info I came across on motorcycle handling diagnostic, set-up & tuning.

Enjoy!!

[quote=“RocketPunch”"]

**_Handling, Suspension, Chassis:_**

- **Handling Diagnostic and suspension adjustment flow chart** : [\>\>Here\<\<](http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2158/suspensionguide02s.jpg)
- **Sport Bike Suspension Tuning Guide** : [\>\>Here\<\<](http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0006_susp/index.html)
- **Spring Rate Calculator** (_select model then fork & shock spring calculator_): [\>\>Here\<\<](http://racetech.com/ChooseVehicle.aspx)
- **Motorcycle Geometry Overview:** \>\>[HERE](http://sportbike.natkd.com/motorcycle_geometry_101.htm)\<\<
- **Shimming Rear Suspension to Alter Chassis Geometry:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/rear_suspension_shimming/index.html)\<\<
- **Penske Shock Spring Chart:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.penskeshocks.com/Motorcycle-Spring_Chart.php)\<\<
- **Dave Moss Suspension Tuning Guide:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.feelthetrack.com/tuning_guide.htm)\<\<
- **Triple Shock High Speed Compression Tuning:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApjHMwk2scY)\<\<
- **Dialing in a new bike to your needs:** \>\>[HERE](http://feelthetrack.com/?page_id=881)\<\<
- **Understanding Your Bike’s Physics:** \>\>[HERE](http://motorcycletripper.com/?page_id=379420)\<\<

**_Tires & Wheels:_**

- **Reading Tire Wear by Catalyst Reaction:** [\>\>HERE\<\<](http://feelthetrack.com/?page_id=90)
- **What cause cold tear?:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izaxhNfMnog)\<\<
- **Wheel Balancing:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBzviKTPMrg)\<\<
- **Zip-tie tire install:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.shift518.com/showpost.php?p=956996)\<\<
- **Changing Tires On The Go & On The Cheap:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQZM402U2x4)\<\<
- **Balancing Tires On The Go & On The Cheap:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WHkSPZJ3fI)\<\<

**_Drivetrain:_**

- **Gearing Conversions Tech** : [\>\>HERE\<\<](http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0306_grng/index.html)
- **Gearing Ratio Chart** : [\>\>HERE\<\<](http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6093/roflbotibpz.jpg)
- **OEM Gearing Ratio Chart** : [\>\>HERE\<\<](https://www.motomummy.com/store/pages.php?pageid=1)
- **Gearing Calculation Tool** : [\>\>HERE\<\<](http://www.gearingcommander.com)

**_Controls:_**

- **Steering Damper Install Video** : [Part-1](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rjrJCtMdNY&feature=player_embedded) | [Part-2](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ6acibTfeA&feature=player_embedded)
- **V1 Damper setting comment:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqpVtJQxFSc)\<\<
- **Ergonomics: Hand Controls:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYYN0oYxWew)\<\<

**_Misc:_**

- **Track Day Data Sheet by Catalyst Reaction:** [\>\>HERE\<\<](http://www.crstuning.com/downloads/TrackDaySheet.pdf)
- **DIY E-Kill mod:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.rgvcycles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2833)\<\<
- **The Hidden Evils of Unsprung Weight** \>\>[HERE](http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/MOTOCROSS-ACTION-TECH-SCHOOL-THE-HIDDEN-EVILS-OF-U-7352.aspx)\<\<
- **Cornering Forces and Friction:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.stevemunden.com/leanangle.html)\<\<
- **Corning Theory:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.shift518.com/showthread.php?t=30223)\<\<
- **How to fit a motorcycle helmet:** \>\>[HERE](http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=31731)\<\<

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_Disclaimer! All links in this thread are for entertainment purpose ONLY and may not be street legal, practice at your own risk._

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**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sport-bike-handling-diagnostic-set-up-tuning-knowledge-database/249719/2 "2011-04-05T00:24:33Z")

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More suspension

[http://www.peterverdonedesigns.com/suspension.htm](http://www.peterverdonedesigns.com/suspension.htm)

[http://wotid.com/tls/content/view/22/53/](http://wotid.com/tls/content/view/22/53/)

Parent suspension link for some of the articles you posted  
[http://www.sportrider.com/motorcycle\_suspension/index.html](http://www.sportrider.com/motorcycle_suspension/index.html)

**Your tire link is dead.**

Another suspension link  
[http://www.sigmaperformance.com/suspensionarticle.html](http://www.sigmaperformance.com/suspensionarticle.html)

> **[Motorcycle Suspension Setup: Getting to Grips with a Black Art](http://ezinearticles.com/?Motorcycle-Suspension-Setup:-Getting-to-Grips-with-a-Black-Art&id=54836)**
>
> Motorcycle suspension setup is a black art, many riders never touch the suspension componets from the time they buy their bike to the day they sell it. However by learning a few basic steps the bikes Safety and handling characterists can be...

> **[Motorcycle Suspension Setup: Getting to Grips with a Black Art](http://ezinearticles.com/?Motorcycle-Suspension-Setup:-Getting-to-Grips-with-a-Black-Art&id=54836)**
>
> Motorcycle suspension setup is a black art, many riders never touch the suspension componets from the time they buy their bike to the day they sell it. However by learning a few basic steps the bikes Safety and handling characterists can be...

More

General repair  
[http://www.dansmc.com/MC\_repaircourse.htm](http://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm)

North American Sport Bike Registry  
[http://sportbikeroads.com/](http://sportbikeroads.com/)

Plenty of articles  
[http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/article\_index.asp](http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/article_index.asp)  
[http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/proficient\_motor.asp](http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/proficient_motor.asp)

Track day - the pace  
[http://www.canyonchasers.net/reference/the\_pace.php](http://www.canyonchasers.net/reference/the_pace.php)

Track Novice orientation  
[http://www.foreven.com/trackdod/NoviceGuide/](http://www.foreven.com/trackdod/NoviceGuide/)

Passing is an art  
[http://www.tz250racing.com/The\_Art\_of\_Passing.php](http://www.tz250racing.com/The_Art_of_Passing.php)

Riding position

> **[Riding Skills Series: Proper Motorcycle Riding Position](https://www.sportrider.com/riding-skills-series-proper-motorcycle-riding-position)**
>
> Read about proper riding position on the track.

Number of good articles

> **[Articles by Keith](http://forums.superbikeschool.com/forum/11-articles-by-keith/)**
>
> Here are several dozen interesting articles written by Keith. All of them contain something anyone can apply to improving their riding skills.

Including ^

Crashing

> **[Crashing](http://forums.superbikeschool.com/topic/703-crashing/)**
>
> CRASHING
>  
> Riding errors which lead to crashing follow distinct patterns. Once detected they can be used to make huge leaps forward in skill and confidence....

You and Valentino Rossi

> **[You And Valentino Rossi](http://forums.superbikeschool.com/topic/406-you-and-valentino-rossi/)**
>
> You and Valentino Rossi
>  
> It's not often we are treated to the kind of excitement that Moto GP racing is providing us with today and we see a huge differenc...

**The Bad Side - Lefts Or Rights?**

> **[The Bad Side - Lefts Or Rights?](http://forums.superbikeschool.com/topic/111-the-bad-side-lefts-or-rights/)**
>
> There are technical points concerning a rider's fear of making either right or left hand turns. Many riders have this fear and it's frustrating. Scores of r...

More articles  
[http://www.msgroup.org/articles.aspx](http://www.msgroup.org/articles.aspx)

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**Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sport-bike-handling-diagnostic-set-up-tuning-knowledge-database/249719/3 "2011-04-05T10:10:12Z")

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Some info I came across on suspension set-up & tuning.

Enjoy!!

> [@Switching to Verizon Wireless](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/switching-to-verizon-wireless/28318/7):
>
> - **Handling Diagnostic and suspension adjustment flow chart** : [\>\>Here\<\<](http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2158/suspensionguide02s.jpg)
> - **Sport Bike Suspension Tuning Guide** : [\>\>Here\<\<](http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0006_susp/index.html)
> - **Spring Rate Calculator** (_select model then fork & shock spring calculator_): [\>\>Here\<\<](http://old.racetech.com/evalving/menu/searchstreet.asp)
> - **Gearing Conversions Tech** : [\>\>HERE\<\<](http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0306_grng/index.html)
> - **Gearing Ratio Chart** : [\>\>HERE\<\<](http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6093/roflbotibpz.jpg)
> - **Steering Damper Install Video** : [Part-1](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rjrJCtMdNY&feature=player_embedded) | [Part-2](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ6acibTfeA&feature=player_embedded)
> - **Reading Tire Wear by Catalyst Reaction:** [\>\>HERE\<\<](http://www.feelthetrack.com/tire-wear.html)
> - **Track Day Data Sheet by Catalyst Reaction:** [\>\>HERE\<\<](http://www.crstuning.com/downloads/TrackDaySheet.pdf)
> - **Shimming Rear Suspension to Alter Chassis Geometry:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/rear_suspension_shimming/index.html)\<\<
> - **Reading Tires:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.feelthetrack.com/tire-wear.html)\<\<
> - **Penske Shock Spring Chart:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.penskeshocks.com/Motorcycle-Spring_Chart.php)\<\<
> - **Dave Moss Suspension Tuning Guide:** \>\>[HERE](http://www.feelthetrack.com/tuning_guide.htm)\<\<