2 Clicks Out: Rider uses DMT Website to set up Tuono 1100 RR suspension

[@marcusgeorge1825]

I love it when I see “inexperienced” riders with a thirst for knowledge, who listens and takes notes! If I hear, and unfortunately, come across riders, who “know it all” that is when I get worried...

[@catalystreactionsbw]

As do I - false confidence or even arrogance not only creates problems for them. It can seriously affect others!

[@azn_1050]

Fear the man with serious intentions and a notebook! ^^

[@comfortablyunknown700]

I approached Professor Moss the same way. "I have done the class work. I am here to see how well I applied it to my bike." Thank you Dave Moss and Dave Williams

[@michaelmclarney1994]

I could listen to Dave all evening, the man's a genius on bike set up.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

He is! I can only think that the peps who give his channel any thumbs down fall into the “know it all” category. The type of riders to avoid...

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@marcusgeorge1825 too right, that's why I mostly ride alone and am very selective with who I ride with. I'm in my mid fifties and have only ridden regularly with three others, mostly one at a time. Some of the bloggers on the tube are concerning.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@michaelmclarney1994 Couldn’t agree more with you on some of the KZbin bloggers... Complete “idiots” for want of a better term... I’m only a couple of years younger than yourself. I was fortunate, when I first started riding on the road that ( the years of dirt bike experience prior to riding on the road helped ) however, more importantly I was sharing a house with an ex Australian super bike champion winner. He was about 15 years older than I was and taught me basically everything I know and continue to work on today. I didn’t become quick over-night, nor take stupid risks (still don’t even know how to do a proper wheelies). It was a gradual step by step program, starting out on little, slow bikes to properly learn (he would lead me at a pace he knew was safe for me. He also taught me how and why changes made to bikes are required and how they vary per rider and condition etc. Today (and for over 30 years) whenever I come across a rider who I’ve never met or ridden with I just simply check the front and rear tyres. You can tell a hell of a lot about a) how the bike is set up and b) how good is the said rider. I try and keep it as simple as that and always keep my distance. I know their is much more involved but it’s a decent basic way for me to decide if I’m going to ride with them or not. Stay upright and stay safe! 😊

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@marcusgeorge1825 that's a great background to come from, you was lucky to have such a great mentor. I became a motorcycle instructor when I was twenty and then went on to do advanced police level training, where I met one of the guys I used to ride with. I'm learning about setting up a bike, hopefully to a level like Dave moss teaches, rather than just the basic level for road use. During lockdown I have been learning about unsprung mass and gyroscopic forces and the effect it has on a bike. My best mate used to race touring cars and has a 900 hornet. He has spent a lot on titanium and has superbike spec forks and shock too, built for his weight and riding style. The bike feels so much better than stock and you can almost think it through the Twisties! Keep safe and stay shiny side up 👍

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@michaelmclarney1994 That’s great! The irony of my story really started a few years later as my old house mate ended up being my team Manager after he got me involved and into racing! Phillip Island was my “home” racetrack. I competed their on both the 95 and 96 WSB events amongst racing on most tracks around Australia 🇦🇺 I had two brand new race bikes back then and still have one of them still to this day! Some great memories racing in front of crowds over 110K... 😊

[@agot49]

Had the pleasure of pitting for a full weekend next to Dave. It was an absolute blast to listen and watch everything he did. I'm a novice rider/bike owner and he engaged with me the same way he engaged with more senior riders. He also helped out riders that crashed out by giving them guidance on assessing bike damage, what needed to be disassembled and re-measured, and offered his hand whenever he didn't have customers lined up at his trailer. I watched him tune bikes way past dinner time, he is very passionate about his work. Couldn't recommend him more to all the riders!

[@catalystreactionsbw]

A sincere thank you for the testimonial based on your own experience Alex.

[@katherynscleaning5807]

@@catalystreactionsbw I second that statement. Excellent work Dave.

[@katherynscleaning5807]

I called you when I got my 2016 Tuono RR And set the clicks. I have been happy with those settings have not touched them since.

[@justaguy4real]

1:55 amazing how a click here and a quarter turn there makes such a difference. Really is fascinating stuff.

[@Danny-pp8xz]

i think these guys make dave's day seeing that his advice/teaching is getting out in the world

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Even more so how they voluntarily explain how they helped a friend or started a conversation with another rider on set up :)

[@cristian821987]

When he brings the note out that's when yo know he means bussines . My kind of guy!

[@joebar52]

Showed up on Saturday for my first track day and just felt uncomfortable, went to see Dr Moss and asked me what was wrong. Told him it felt stiff, his answer was “Are you a professional rodeo rider?” He worked his magic and next session I felt so comfortable and started dragging knee. He is a wizard!

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Thank you for your trust in my skills and letting me make your motorcycle right for you!

[@tenzing1328]

He is like chiropractor for motorbike. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gbbr-us6442]

I really need to get my suspension done before this upcoming track season

[@catalystreactionsbw]

That's exactly why DMT offers the Remote Tuning video 1-1 service! :)

[@GusLiuYiChen]

Love people done their homework and take notes! I wish I can bring my bike to Dave though..

[@alextourles9159]

Where’s Dave been!?

[@essex__rider]

Nice to see the guy had notes! I hope he took a lot more details like weather, temp etc as it all helps. More measurements, more pleasure. Not sure how Dave has all this in his memory though! Well done 👍

[@catalystreactionsbw]

I have no idea either, but I just roll with it :)

[@essex__rider]

@@catalystreactionsbw 😱😂

[@dizzicz]

Video where riders are eager to learn are the best. I felt the pain during the forks rebound test fail. I can imagine I would be there. Days spent with setup, and I've forgot to check the rebound when oil is hot. All that in front of my teacher. Kill me! :-D

[@V10F1-4ever]

Hi Dave, I'm awe-inspired by your expertise. I would love to know if you could advise setting up a Tele-lever suspension. Mine is a BMW k1300s

[@AsianVoodoo]

Nice! He killed it. Hopefully I can do a similar job for myself by the first time I meet Dave!

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Dave Williams, editor, replying here. This will help immensely davemosstuning.com/set-up-your-motorcycle-suspension-in-6-easy-steps/

[@christians131]

Even though the only adjustment I have on my ninja 300 is preload, one day I hope to understand this well enough to at least apply it to friends’ bikes lol

[@Neelis23]

The trick is to write down the settings you start with, first focus on spring tension in front and back and then start to adjust the compression and rebound. When the new setting sucks, to back to where you started. Good luck practicing!

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Dave Williams, editor, replying here. This how-to video is exactly what you're describing davemosstuning.com/set-up-your-motorcycle-suspension-in-6-easy-steps/

[@MrAdrafiq]

Hey Dave. Don't know how to make a request so dropping a comment. Waiting for you to review aprilia rs 660 ergonomically and plus highway and canyon riding capabilities. Thankyou so much in advance.

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Excited to get my hands and bum on one too!!!!!!!

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Nice. I've got an Aprilia 1100 RR too, but I've got two herniated discs in my lower back so I only put on 500 miles since 2017. What I want to know is, how to I set my rear suspension to not pop me over bumps. I don't race the thing, I just want to be able to ride without destroying my back after 4 miles. How do I make the back end a Cadillac? :D

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Take out all the rebound and set compression at 70% soft based on total range plus set rider sag at 40mm. That will let the bike float down the road and for riders like you with chronic back pain, this really can help.

[@K10-c1k]

Is it just me or does dudes sprocket look toast @4:45?

[@whollymindless]

Too cool.

[@SanjitNagi]

Is it me or the sprocket is chewed away too much?

[@KR4Z3D666]

I thought so too, but it's just the teeth are dark and very hard to see in the video.

[@SanjitNagi]

@@KR4Z3D666 yes true

[@TheSaginek]

Hi, amazing video. I have tuono factory 2018 with Ohlins. Most people say: factory settings is ideal (10 click out rebound for track use). I have set 2 click out. Rear spring preload is 144 mm for track use (factory setting) and with my dry weight 80 kg is SAG 25. For SAG 35 I change preload rear spring on 142 mm - it goes against my logic. Therefore, I consider a 0.90 or 0.85 spring. Thank you Dave for the inspirational video.

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Thanks you for sharing your settings gained through you own experiences to help other riders with the same Tuono!

[@Ramasenirama]

Nice

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

Hi Dave, On a street only bike do you still advise a “no settle” setting on front rebound? So just down and up? Many thanks

[@catalystreactionsbw]

For any road bike, I prefer "no settle" for rebound damping. The caveat here is that a rider may have ridden on 2-3 bounce suspension most of their life and to change it makes the bike unrideable. Assess the rider, their willingness to try something new and their ability to ride and evaluate.

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

@@catalystreactionsbw Thanks so much for that. I’m the rider on my gsxs1000 who likes to learn and apply. Keep up the good work it’s appreciated and your Brit sense of humour. Kindest regards.

[@winner1338]

I'm a new rider and left everything stock. When should i consider this set up seriously?

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Honestly. Day 1 of ownership is ergonomics, sag numbers and suspension travel assessment (suspension does not break in). Day 2-4 is setting damping correctly. Then ride for a couple of weeks to get averages on travel used.

[@aanfarhan8852]

1:17 seriousy his side face view looks like Sebastian Vettel

[@rickleow736]

What clicks :o