For more details about the cookies we use and how you can amend your preferences, please read our cookie policy. Weve been a leading supplier to racers and track enthusiasts for many years. The cherokee flat track race at the blue ridge run. On top of that, every bike manufacturer works with the suspension manufacturer to custom tune their shocks to work in harmony with the frame design. First off, youll need some tools to help evaluate your changes and ensure repeatability. Other fork designs are girder forks, suspended on sprung parallel links not common since the 1940s and bottom leading link designs, not common since the 1960s. Tuning a car for optimum handling is far from an exact science. Transitions for understeer to oversteer should be rogressive. Guides such as this one below are useful for summarizing the impact that certain components have on a car. With the help of this book, you will learn critical information about racing success, including. When trying to find the right suspension tuning settings it is important to considered a few things about your car and the track conditions you want to drive on.
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If you are sending your shocks to us to have them modified and set up correctly we need you to fill out our suspension setup sheet. Advanced setup and design technology for dirt track racing the editor of circle track magazine on. Supersics super sick tuning guide by ganradgie this tuning guide is an attempt to explain and help you understand how tuning works in this game, and how each different value will affect your car in game. Thank you for reading our comprehensive suspension setting guide many people just concentrate on lowering the car and assume that stiffer springs and the lower ride height will improve handling. Jan 03, 2012 tuning for the track suspension tuning tech. The story folks like to tell about flattrack racer shayna texter is as timely as it is. Flat track machines are more recognizable as motorcycles. Based on paul thedes wildly popular race tech suspension seminars, this. Expert suspension services for amateur enthusiasts and professional teams competing in national, international and world championships. The big action happens in the twins class, where 750cc machines pump more than 90 horsepower into the dirt through a fourspeed transmission.
Im going to break down suspension tuning into a series of steps to get the most from your vehicle. In the final installment of our series on chassis tuning with racing shocks we show you how to use transition tuning for a more balanced setup at the racetrack circle track magazine. Her team couldnt dial in her setup some weeks, the engine. The ins and outs of converting a motocross bike to a flat track. We get a track tip from mx tech suspensions, one of the leaders in racing suspension and tuning. Flat rack containers have a high load capacity frame and a softwood floor, the walls at either end of a flat rack. We offer a wide range of off the shelf applications and complete custom. Riders rave about the gold valve dirt track setup providing excellent grip and stability. Dirt bike suspension tuning to tune your dirt bike suspension, youre going to have to get a little more involved than just turning a couple of screws.
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Racing shocks transition tuning with shocks circle. Unfortunately there just doesnt seem to be alot of forum support for flat track like there is for mx. So if you need to get dialed for flat track, hes the man to call. Ama pro flat track, steve nace all star series, ama am flat track, nhra, adrl. Bookshelf speakers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. How to dirt bike suspension setup and tuning dirt rider. The setting i have found that i like best is soft compression on rear 18 clicks out and firmer. Have known lots of guys that are capable of modifying the internals to lower the suspension themselves so you might be able to do it yourself. A compilation of articles covering some of the very best technical writings on the subject of dirt track chassis and suspension, this is one of the few books devoted exclusively to the subject. Buy micca on3 3inch powered bookshelf speakers with remote control, 48 watts 24w x 2 rms power, front and rear input jacks. Flat track racer shayna texter is second to none red bull. Both 20102012, and the 20 different inlet location i dont like the look of quad tailpipes, and i prefer the stock stealth look. Suspension setup and suspension settings and fine tuning. Bite off the corners in situations where the exit portion of the track provides less traction andor the corner is more flat, we might need to develop more rear.
The most common form of front suspension for a modern motorcycle is the telescopic fork. Feb, 2009 host dave moss conducts a classroom session then takes suspension tuning principals to the track for practical application. Flat rack containers are most often used as either 20ft or 40ft containers, they are ideal for large and heavy cargoes which cannot be loaded into containers with fixed sides or walls. Nht claims the c3 offers a modest sound quality improvement over the classic three, along with improved serviceability and sturdiness. Today, its far easier to get into the sport thanks to increased use of dtx bikes, which are simply stockframe motocrossers set up for racing flat track. Wp rear shock w adjustable clevis for ride height setting. I have lowered 3 bikes for my dad but have never gone below a 2 drop. Sep 08, 2017 heres your ultimate guide on how to set up a race suspension.
He is well known for building and tuning flat track race suspensions and mx to dtx conversions. But tuning wise, we again look to our springroll barshock package. I know an aftermarket exhaust flows better than oem, but my question. Does anybody know how suspension should be set for flat track racing. Flat track setup honda crf 450 motorcycle suspension. Fine tuning your suspension setup for your driving style. Dont settle for off the shelf or limit yourself to converted suspension. Oem mt07 speedobut the rest of the cockpit is kitted with topshelf bars, grips and controls. I noticed on his bikes that they seemed to corner much better after being lowered, but other than how to do it i am not sure how much is to much or what is ideal for flat track. Building a competitive flat track racer is downright scientific. Invest in a nice tirepressure gauge, tire pyrometer and toe plates with two matching tape measurers.
Flat track requires more suspension tuning tracktotrack than any other genre of motorcycles due to a wide variety of soil conditions and bankings. Mar 29, 2012 this video is the downhill section of my testing and tuning grounds that has a steep climb to get back to the top. When searching for a center channel speaker, always look for a threeway design with vertically aligned tweeter and midrange. Anytime they needed something, they just grabbed it off a shelf and plopped. The basic elements of steering include rake, trail, and offset. Hey guys, i was wondering if anyone has actually done a flow test on the factory muffler. Flat track racing is one of americas original extreme sports and is quickly growing. Ive never even watched a flat track race much less entered one but it sounds like fun so what the hell lets give it a shot. Shock and spring tuning fourlink tech improving handling. The nht c3 is a compact 3way bookshelf speaker with a dome midrange and acoustic suspension cabinet. This allows it to perform closer to a full range speaker and also radiate a more disperse soundfield, while enabling the acoustic image to track correctly across the front stage. Tuning for the track suspension tuning tech modified. Steve beatties 26 suspension offers the best in knowledge and experience. A street tracker with racetuned yamaha mt07 power bike exif.
Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car. Steering and suspension geometry is a factor, as are basic considerations of track, wheel base and cg height. Dyno testing verifies compression adjustment range is increased by nearly 4 times, and rebound adjustment range offers nearly a 50% increase. This book, by americas premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle. The dayton audio mk402x bookshelf speaker pair has the same amenities as the popular mk402 but an upgraded, more refined crossover delivers a smoother, nonfatiguing highend. Heres your ultimate guide on how to set up a race suspension. Flat track suspension is far stiffer and slower than motocross suspension. I have a yz450 and i have been told everything from full hard to full soft. It is the best of both worlds that allows me to feel the bike without having to worry about the trail as i can basically ride it in my sleep. Harleydavidson has unveiled a new flat track racer, based on the liquidcooled 750cc revolution x engine used to power the companys latest generation of midsize streetbikes. Flat track frame for sale 16 matching articles cycle world. Page 2discussion area for general topics regarding suspension tuning. How much does a suspension setup like this would cost.
One wrong adjustment could mean seconds of lost time on the track, or worse, and unpredictabletodrive car. Oct 25, 2017 with modern suspension bikes, so much attention is paid to the pivot placement, leverage ratio, and shock stroke and length. Durelle racing specializing in dirt track, supermoto. American dirt bike now offers the awesome ccm flat track racer. Mxtv tech tip tuning your suspension for the track conditions. Suspension set up for flat track motorelated motocross.
The latest wp dirt track forks w offset cnc clamps. Race techs motorcycle suspension bible motorbooks workshop. One key area that you will need to know to maximise suspension tuning, is a good overall picture of your car. Armed with your tools, youll either need a flat surface at the track or borrow someones setup pad to take all your measurements on. Im just doing light allterrain bashing street, grass, dirt and id like a much stiffer rearend. This video will walk you through step by step to correctly fill. Penske racing shocks is the world leader in suspension technology for all forms of motorcycle performance suspension including forks and shocks. Suspension set up for flat track tech helprace shop. However, it does not provide specific solutions considering the car, driver, and track conditions, or degree of change needed. The trail plays a role in stabilizing the frontend by helping your tire develop a restoring force that attempts to keep your motorcycle traveling in a straight line. Boughner racing suspension boughner racing suspension. The best place to start any finetuning process is literally by the seat of your pants. The book even provides detailed troubleshooting guides for dirt, street, and. We can convert any motocross bike for flat track and tune your suspension setup for your weight and experience level.
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