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Amazing! He’s a great coach, straight forward and honest. Even though my time with him was short, not one second of the whole hour was wasted. He gauges where you are skill wise and adjusts as needed. Got my list to work on. The videos are great!!! He is truly dedicated to helping riders in this industry.

Miyouko Wu

Thanks for showing me the process of how to learn; having a ‘map’ of how to approach it. I understand it is a process and a dynamic one over time and changing conditions but now feel I have a better understanding of what/how and why each setting should be approached. I like starting with one thing and changing it 25% and then another +25%, making notes and arriving at too much one way or the other and then working back and forth in smaller increments to find the right setting. As my understanding grows and the fear of unknown goes away with experience I am now confident I will soon have a setup that both works and gets the bike geometry with me on it to work in balance. Today’s ride after two days worth of stop/settings change/start/stop was fantastic, best the bike has ever felt.

Scott Peterson

Dave set up my bike the improvement is unbelievable, I’d recommend anyone who rides get it set up by dave.

Damien Bannon

Evan Bates, 2020 ZX6R (Remote Tune)

Dave,

Thank you!

You’ve confirmed my suspicions. I appreciate your response and highly value your wealth of knowledge. I’m going to go for 1.0 rate fork springs paired with 10w motul oil and an 11.6 rate shock spring. I’ll be looking to do that soon because I’m tired of riding a “wet noodle” as you accurately described it.

Thank you for always going the extra mile to make sure us others have a better understanding of suspension and a better riding experience.

Evan

Steve Clark, UK (Remote Tune)

You are simply genius!

Per your direction, I reduced the shock preload by three threads and ran the same road course. Shock travel is now at 80% and fork zip tie is 35mm from bottom out (no worse than before and maybe slightly better). Note: I had previously removed all fork preload and set fork compression at 20 clicks out (4 more than factory setting of 16). Also, I had previously raised the fork tubes (lowered front end) by 2mm.

Turn-in continues to improve and the figure 8 movement during interstate roundabouts is no longer as noticed.

Ride quality is much better and I have the desired shock static sag as well.

I may raise the fork tubes another 2mm (total of 5 mm from factory height) to test.

Can’t thank you enough.

Steve

YouTube comments August 2021

EnjoyTheRideMC

Thanks for posting this Dave. I've had my new R7 for two weeks... Lots of rain... but got through my break-in miles a couple of days ago. You give me the sense that I've learned a thing or two from you over the years. I've done pretty much what you covered in this video already, and encountered the same observations on adjustment limitations as you show on the bike. I'm pushing the limits on what the R7 stock suspension can carry at 250lbs. I cranked a bunch of preload front and back and am sitting at 36mm front rider sag and 34mm at the rear... slightly forward bias intended for track. With all the preload, I'm running into limits of free sag being almost gone, and damping forces that aren't exactly up to the task of controlling the extra spring strength from all the preload. The rebound adjuster on the shock I have only a half turn out from closed. The rebound adjuster on the fork I have only 1 click out from fully closed as well. I adjusted the compression damping on the fork to 6 clicks out from closed to match the movement of the rear as much as possible. The front and rear of the bike move together pretty well. Free sag on the front is ok, but rear free sag is almost gone. Its taken a little time riding my R7 to at least figure out what I am starting with to a certain degree, and I plan to visit friends at Traxxion Dynamics soon to beef up the suspension, so my heavy weight is a bit more nominal to what some new hardware can handle. Thanks for all you do, Dave. You're helping folks not only ride better, but folks are safer too.

Nicholas Aguirre

I was waiting for this video! Picked up my R7 in Los Angeles and rode up to San Jose for MotoAmerica the other weekend. Everything in this video explained my experience. My wrists were(are) killing me. My left knee is bad but I’ve never had any problems riding and now it definitely starts to kill me especially on the longer rides. I have to constantly stretch. The suspension at stock seemed to buck me a lot and was very soft. I’m 5’6 and 215 pounds. Ended up tuning my suspension the other day the best I could. Did 30mm sag front and rear. Feels MUCH better but I know it can perfected more. You tuned my R6 a few years ago and I was hoping to acquire your services again.

Death Wish83

I got to talk with you on Sunday at the track. You were really putting those hypersport tires through their paces. I wish the brakes on the trash or treasure gsxr 750 were working better for you, but I respect the commitment to try your hardest to make a completely even playing field for the tires.

Vladimír Studnička

I am so grateful for you Dave, you learn all of us so much... I am a little disappointed, because if you want to have your bike in really good shape, there is no motorcycle service which care so much as they should in majority cases. Only person who can take care about our bikes are us, nobody else and you give us a chance to do it properly. Jokes aside, you probably saved some lives.

M1000 RR

It blew my mind how much difference setting my rear sets up to line up with my feet actually made. It also eliminated a bunch of fatigue in my legs/shins fighting to get on top of my controls! Dropping my pegs back an eighth inch and down a quarter inch along with the dialing in my controls completely transformed my bike and I haven't missed the rear brake once since, I still screw up a shift here and there and tickle the rev limiter lol😂

allan gosling

Thank you very much for this video. I have just bought a big touring bike and I was very concerned about about the ergonomics. I have bad arthritis in my right shoulder. I also have a hydraulic clutch with a very different clutch friction point. I will take my motorcycle in and have my all my adjustments looked at.

Stefan Puffer

Love watching a real professional do their work. Amazing that he could tell what gear the guy was in just by looking at the zip tie. Props to the riders for listening and implementing what they were taught.

Kiss Gergő commented: "I love how this guy explains stuff! He's not showing off his knowledge, he's giving you knowledge. He's not arrogant and cocky, he's patient and wants you to understand!"

Paulo Isidro

how fitting it is to see the calipers being clean with a toothbrush :))) i'll explain: i speak portuguese and in my native language calipers are called "maxilas" which means jaws. love your videos mr. moss they are very helpful.

Stefan Putter commented: “I learn something new from every video. I also learn what I've been doing wrong all these years. Nice to be able to see how a professional does it. Much appreciated.”

Thomas commented: "Will be setting up a remote session for my Speed Triple S, hopefully in the next 2-3 weeks. Can't wait to learn some quality knowledge that will definitely help me ride better, safer."

uncle alzbbq commented: "This guy is great-- I did two clicks out on everything and have not touched the spring yet under 1k miles but it changed the ride of the bike way better-- hits the sub—anytime usual"

joey2421 commented: "excellent Dave, thank you for this! I can't wait to get some good weather here in New Zealand and try some suspension tweaks :)"

DadBod Damien

The best things one can do for their bike are getting the suspension tuned, and having proper tires and pressure. Both will differ greatly depending on the variables you listed

Himalayan Bikers Alley

Hello Dave,we motoryclists are proud to have you,very professional,no nonsense person,I've learnt a lot from you,knowledge that is correct factually,Thankyou once again.God Bless.

Mike Burton commented: "Thanks Dave I have found your channel useful so many times and I love to learn more and more. Too bad my thirst for knowledge began at a later time in life."

Xel N'Jare

definitely going to sign up for one of your remote tuning sessions - I've spent countless hours watching your videos, and they've been immensely helpful since getting back in the saddle.

Steve Phillips commented: "So much gold here. I'm excited to get into my forks this coming winter, be springs heavier oil....maybe even emulators! Thanks Dave!

Tony Bono commented: "Great to see a review where there is no bashing of brands. Letting the viewer decide is always the best way to present the product."

Andrei Diaconescu commented: "Damn this is pure genius ! Let me know if you ever do Triumph Trident ! All my respect !"

Jarko Aho

I followed your rules for making my adjustments on my bike (2007 cbr 1000rr) and it changed my life. I found your settings that you gave some guy via email. He vas about my weight etc. Its just much more fun now. Thank you.

Protoss PC replied: "Dave Moss Tuning oh I didn't even know that is a possibility, learning so much from these videos , thanks!"

John Lyman commented: "So glad I found this channel. Finally, some very intelligent and knowledgable advice on the things we wonder about every day. Thank you, Dave."

Bryan Dover commented: "Thanks Dave for helping so many riders who otherwise might become discouraged due to poor setups. You are a gem among the riding community!"

road warrior commented: "very very clear xplanation dave! thanks and regards from the Philippines! 👍👍👍"

C K Krons commented: "Always awesome to see Dave look to what the rider wants, never a canned internet jockey answer."

Michael Newman commented: "TLDR: Critical thinking may be required when it comes to making adjustments on your motorcycle!!!"

Dani Estu commented: "I will do when buy my 2nd bike! It's a shame that in the driving school for the A2 said to me: You can't change the levers position."

road warrior commented: "very very clear xplanation dave! thanks and regards from the Philippines! 👍👍👍"

T Hurney commented: "I don't know what it is, but I find watching Dave working on this bike to be very relaxing."

Journey with Jekyll commented: "Everybody getting on a two wheel death machine needs to watch this series"

andrew limareff Dave's taking no prisoners. Sometimes you don't see the light until it's stars from the sledgehammer contacting your forehead.

DDL mln commented: "How a great and surprising "motorbiking science" channel. Great surprise! Thank You, Mister Dave Moss!!"

Silky commented: "That alignment method, so important but so easily overlooked. Great Vid as always 😎"

Trey Tucker commented: “This is knowledge ya won’t find unless u have lived it. Thanks again.”

Arnab Roy replied: "Dave Moss Tuning Aha makes sense. I'm overjoyed that you've taken time to reply. Thanks Dave for the awesome work. Fan from India."

Nassah commented: "Logic! Common sense! I'm glad I clicked to watch this video, never experienced this gem of information! Thank you best much for this invaluable information."

Hapl Motorsports commented: "I am his biggest fan. I have learned so much and he explains so well!"

John Howells-Vaughan commented: "Could listen to you all day, Mr Moss! You are full of knowledge to a new rider like me!"

Ducboi818 commented: "You made this for me thank you 🙏🏼 can’t wait to get off work to follow this video"

Steven Jackson commented: "Went with full suspension the moment I bought my 400. Best upgrade ever."

Charliik commented: "Hey there, thank you very much for your work. Your clutch and brakes settings guides really helped me.

shadowred1980 commented: "Thank you, I have the same brembo's and didn't know that alignment tip."

Nick Sanfilippo commented: "Most amazing info on the web THANK YOU!!!! MAN AND MACHINE BECOME ONE!!!"

Reimo P commented: "Thank you so much for video!!!"

Geoff Whiles Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

Maris Pjulze commented: "Very good advice 👌"

Karl Hopkins commented: "Excellent video, you make that look so easy!"

MoonClip commented: "Always a pleasure watching a master/instructor/teacher at work."

Victor Gonza commented: "Master class always"

rubyroth commented: "I have yet to find my local suspension guru, great video as

M G replied: "This is so true. It is tough to find good help, period."

Anto Wijoyo commented: "thanks for the teaching...love to hear more and more"

hccarder commented: "This man is DOPE, son!!!!!"

Muhe Vend commented: "The power of knowledge ... outstanding job"

Roger Douglass commented: "This is so educational. Wish I knew this years ago."

Simon Sykes replied: "Dave Moss Tuning I'm making a shrine to you 🙏👊"

Night Fury commented: "Brilliant stuff Dave ;-)"

si tate commented: "Never ever done it that way but I will from now on. Excellent tutorial.👍"

Night Fury commented: "Mr. Moss is a wizard !!! 😎"

Anthony Hall commented: "voy.fyi delightful"

KrytykalStylez commented: "Great vid Dave!"

Stergios B commented: "saved the day once more ! thank you for this once again"

Steve Foley commented: "David a true pro,thx mate"

jeff h commented: "did not know that last part. ! Thank you!"

Amerigo commented: "Just did it yesterday and now I find this. Thank you!"

john Reeves commented: "Glad I watched did not know all this thank you"

André Chagas commented: "My hero!"

Jan Vargas commented: "Nice job...👏👏👏👏"

Raja Sekhar commented: "i learned how to tighten the Calipers Today properly"

Chandler Peck commented: "Dave moss is the man. I wanna be his friend."

David Griffin commented: "I never thought about this as a newbie preparing to buy a bike."

Marcus George replied: "Dave Moss Tuning Smart, experienced minds think alike. 👍😎🇦🇺"

Bryan Dover commented: "Thanks Dave! Very informative."

Daniel Juno commented: "Very detailed well done!"

848 EVO replied: "Dave Moss Tuning 1994-2000 era Dave, keep up the great work"

Noneshere replied: "Sweet. Thanks DMT !"

Sham Sharma replied: "Thank you very much for ur help"

TESTA Colombia replied: "Dave Moss Tuning tnks a Lot"

Ah this was great. Especially the explanation on the feel of rebound being too slow in the rear. Top stuff 👌

Bobby Cockerham commented: "Most helpful motorcycle video that I have ever seen! Did give me flashbacks from basic training though ;)"

lungtamik replied: "Dave Moss Tuning I agree, it is a fantastic bike but I found the rear to be very "jumpy""

ApostleJack commented: "I would love to have you come to the Portland area to have my bike setup."

WasNotWas999 commented: "I love his matter of fact approach, very true and very matter of fact..."

Germán Casado commented: "You've just saved me 800 bucks. Thank you!"

Pony Lifestyle commented: "Great video"

MotoJekyll commented: "This makes me want to just work on sportbikes all day long"

Albert Sciascia commented: "Love this channel thanks buddy"

BlAir Akana commented: "Dave is so knowledgeable"

Punisher commented: "Simplicity is the key"

OkieBobby commented: "Most helpful motorcycle video that I have seen!"

Johann Pretorius commented: "Proper Teaching"

MGT Madness commented: "Amazing R7 explanation"

ramyeab commented: "Great technical video! Thanks!"

Eliézer de Lima Peres commented: "Wow so interesting great work Dave"

Tony tony commented: "Nice quick and efficient"

Night Fury commented: "This guy knows ;-)"

Moto Migos commented: "Tire videos are by far my favorite"

Sinkin commented: "very detail, thanks dave!"

Ian Mathers commented: "Priceless. Thank you!"

N I L Z moto replied: "Dave Moss Tuning great! Thanks for the tip!"

uses0ap replied: "Dave Moss Tuning Thanks Dave. You're my hero."

Ioan Satmareanu commented: "Thank you for your time to explain all of that thank you !!"

MarcoValeKaz commented: "this was incredibly eye opening! Good stuff!"

JJ replied: "Dave Moss Tuning Awesome, thanks for the tip!"

wutzzz commented: "…amazing content and a plethora of educational content. Hats of mate!

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