DDC springs

[95inches]

Hello - after some advise:

I am about to order some softer front and rear springs for the DDC on my 15. I am 170lbs with gear and i can't get the sag correct with standard springs. I understand that stock springs are 95 left and 11Nm right fork and 95Nm rear. Do you think switching to 90Nm front and 80Nm will be too soft for road and track riding?

Any help appreciated as I am getting conflicting advise on which weight to go for...

 

[fast_ryan]

alpha Racing

The only front fork and rear shock springs that I've found to date specifically for DDC are those made by alpha Racing. I have a 9.5 set fitted along with some internal fork modifications and air gap changes and the result is significantly more feel at the front end. My S1000RR is only used on track.

https://shop.alpharacing.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=533_588_589

 

[95inches]

Re: alpha Racing

I've been looking at Triple Tuning in Germany:

http://tripletuning-shop.de

They are cheaper than alpha racing but they suggest going 10Nm front which seems too stiff for my weight?

 

[alex]

Hi, just so you're aware the forum rules state that any new member must introduce themselves in the Welcome area to get their account enabled fully.
We're happy to help but we want to build a community so please could you tell us a bit about yourself there?

And personally I think 9.5's would be right for road riding but 10 might be better for track...depends how stiff you want it.
I have 9.5's in my Ohlins forks and a 9.0 in my Bitubo rear and am closer to 90kgs. Road ride was my priority.


***EDIT - and you've done the welcome post as I wrote this! - Nice one ***

 

[fast_ryan]

It will depend on both your weight and riding style. I opted for the lighter spring to help generate more front end feel and it was better suited to my body weight. To heavier a spring and I would have struggled to set preload.

 

[95inches]

Think I will go lighter and add more preload if required. I was concerned that too light and the valving would struggle to keep up or is this a non issue with DDC?

 

[fast_ryan]

Do not be to overly concerned with the relationship between weight and suspension setup. For perspective two riders on the same bike who are the same height and weight will need different spring rates and valving based on their riding style. A rider who is much stronger on the brakes will require a greater spring rate and will have a stiffer setup. A rider who is better at carrying higher corner speed will usually have a softer setup and a lighter spring but may require increased ride height to maximise mechanical grip at full lean angle. Suspension setup therefore varies significantly from one rider to another due to a whole host of variables. The DDC system is very good but it does take time to understand its nuances as the feedback it generates is different to that of traditional non-electronic suspension.