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Old 09-07-2018, 10:38 PM   #1
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Suspension adjustment.

Suspension is firm but rideable on smooth surfaces, but overly harsh on our poorly maintained roads. What are the usual adjustments? .... it's a 2013 Evo.
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Old 09-07-2018, 10:42 PM   #2
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Try it standard factory settings, download the info here. http://www.ducati.com/services/maintenance/index.do
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Old 09-07-2018, 11:08 PM   #3
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Suspension is firm but rideable on smooth surfaces, but overly harsh on our poorly maintained roads. What are the usual adjustments? .... it's a 2013 Evo.
Although the Evo forks are fully adjustable, they are not known for their sophistication. The main problem is that they use progressive springs and the damper units are pretty ineffectual. So you're unlikely to feel much improvement within the range of adjustment available to you.

On Chris.p's recommendation, I sent my forks to K-tech and had exactly the same upgrades as him:

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=51391

And the results were the same - a great improvement.

So, unfortunately, unless you're prepared to upgrade them, I don't think you're going to find much improvement simply via the adjusters.
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Old 09-07-2018, 11:52 PM   #4
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More information on the rear shock in these threads:

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=55529

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=56541
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Old 10-07-2018, 06:24 AM   #5
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What Luddite said :-)
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Old 10-07-2018, 11:25 AM   #6
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Suspension issues.

Thanks for the info, my Evo is part of my "stable" and therefore "investment" is limited by SWMBO.....so I'll have a go at some adjustments first of all.
In general I enjoy the Evo experience, great fun on the open and twisties, but the urban riding issues are disappointing , my mate has an early 1200 'Strada S which is a joy, OK it cost £14k, but I have to admit that I'm reluctant to throw to much money at a bike with factory designed "issues".
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