ES Suspension Settings for Non ES?

[avn801]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone knows what the ES sets the suspension to in clicks for each mode.
Example: If you set your ES to one rider with luggage, the ES will set your fork compression and rebound damping and your rear shock preload, compression and rebound damping. I am wondering how many clicks on each setting it actually turns from full hard or soft.

Thanks.

 

[Sierra1]

I don't think that they equate. On the ES, preload and compression/rebound are separate. Preload has to be set while stationary, and out of gear. Compression/rebound has a s**t ton of variations/combinations, and can be set/changed while on the move. I think you're going to have to turn your knob full left, and then right until it stops. Divide by two, three, or four for mid range setting(s). Unless your manual gives info on what each click equates to. I'm spoiled with my ES. Hopefully somebody else has better info for you.

 

[Jlq1969]

the ES does not have "clicks", the regulation is something continuous, with preset positions, but not "clicks"

 

[Sierra1]

Maybe I misunderstood his question. I assumed the he had a non-ES, and was wondering what his "clicks" equaled to on an ES. Because you're right....no clicks on the ESes.

 

[avn801]

Thanks for the info. My main goal was getting a baseline for “off road” settings. Maybe someone around 170lbs can chime in on their settings off road to get a baseline. And yes I have a non es.

 

[Cycledude]

Non ES is a completely different animal, but you should be able to learn a little about adjusting your non ES here.
https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/suspension-adjustment.13041/

 

[ballisticexchris]

For off road I recommend adding a lot of preload and soften the valving. This way the bike rides higher in the stroke, yet is plush going over rugged terrain. This is a really good setting for the average novice "C" rider.

As your speeds and and skill level increase then stiffer springs and stiffer valving comes into play. And as we all know with this bike, there is only so much you can "buy your way into" as far as suspension modifications for off road. The weight of the Super Tenere dictates how fast you can go before bad things start to happen.

 

[WJBertrand]

I don't think that they equate. On the ES, preload and compression/rebound are separate. Preload has to be set while stationary, and out of gear. Compression/rebound has a s**t ton of variations/combinations, and can be set/changed while on the move. I think you're going to have to turn your knob full left, and then right until it stops. Divide by two, three, or four for mid range setting(s). Unless your manual gives info on what each click equates to. I'm spoiled with my ES. Hopefully somebody else has better info for you.

Looking at the chart in the OM, the rear damping range changes along with the preload. For the four preload settings there are 3 coarse damping settings and 7 fine settings.


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[avn801]

Thanks for the info. I suppose I will just tune the suspension the old fashion way haha.