what should the suspension be on a yamaha r6 01 for a person that is 185 pounds ?

Question

i have a yamaha r6 01 and i need to know how much clicks should the suspension be at if i weight 185 pounds ?

Answer 1

Only time you should have the suspension adjusted is if you NEED the extra performance on the track, or your body weight is outside the 'stock range' listed in the manual (like me, I'm only a hundred thirty pounds, suspension set for 185-200 is way too high.)

That said, the dealer should set the suspension for your weight as part of bike prep. You want your body weight to settle the rear suspension to about halfway, not bottomed out, but not totally topped either. Either extreme and you'll run into handling issues. As for the front, same thing, you want the suspension to be able to travel BOTH directions when needed, not just one.

If your bike is set up for your weight already, for street riding, no need to mess with it unless you're a suspension guru, and even then it's not that big of a deal.

Answer 2

Will you ever carry a passenger?
Do you do stunts?
Do you do a lot of mountain riding?
Drag Racing?

All 4 of these questions will have you set the bike up differently, even identical stteings on identical bikes will not give identical feel. There is a slight tolerance for every suspension component.
I learned on the racetrack how to adjust suspension for different environments, adjust the suspension, and ride a "test loop" so you can compare how the different settings feel to you. Begin by setting compression damping, rebound and preload to the middle of the range for both front and rear suspension. Then adjust either up or down and take notes on the rideability.

Answer 3

you need to set the rear spring first for you weight. you need a friend (or two) to hold bike upright while you sit on it in normal riding gear and normal riding position. measure from a fixed point on tail section to rear axle. get off and tilt bike over on sidestand to unload rear suspension. re-measure same fixed points. take small measurement from big one and it should be around 25~30mm (roughly quarter to third of suspension travel.) when you get in this range you can start setting damping rates. find handbook and set to softest first, you will (should) be able to feel suspension rebound too fast. adjust to mid point then a couple of clicks either way to fine tune for your riding. may help to ride down an undulating road with someone watching (passenger in car is good) to see how suspension is reacting, how much travel your using etc ( not the most technical way of doing things, but cheap!)

Answer 4

In short....stone stock. That unit comes dialed in for the rider between 180 and 200 pounds. If you need it closer than that you should be on a race track with your own wrench doing it for you. focus more on tires. They will affect your ride at your weight more than clicks of the valveing. Have fun