Dave tunes the Yamaha R1M stock suspension for a rider weighing 220+ pounds (100+ kilos) and a rider weighing 160 pounds (73 kilos). One setting does not fit all. Here's the first video we shot with Will, the bigger rider. https://davemosstuning.com/2-clicks-out-yamaha-r1m-quick-tune/ [...]
While there is no magic suspension setting good for every rider, some bikes do need a certain things done to them immediately for almost everyone. The current generation Yamaha R1 is one of those bikes. Premium Video Trailer. To watch the [...]
Dave Moss continues the process of refining motorcycle geometry and suspension setup using an Yamaha MT-10 as an example. Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please Subscribe or Login. Want to see the [...]
In this podcast Dave details the changes to be made to stock suspension using a Yamaha MT-10 as an example. Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please Subscribe or Login. Want to see [...]
Premium Article Excerpt. To read the full article please Subscribe or Login. We use a manual to be book smart and leverage the data provided by the OEM. We can also take matters in our own hands and get out a tape measure to calculate our own settings. Then we need to [...]
Premium Article Excerpt. To read the full article please Subscribe or Login. Whenever we acquire a new motorcycle, the first choice should not be to take that ride to see what it will do. The first choice should be setting the bike up correctly for YOU by going through the protocol contained [...]
In this video we're looking at the new generation, the 2017 & 2018 Yamaha R6 here. Dave tunes a couple of stock bikes, so there's good stock suspension setup info there, and then a couple with upgraded suspension. As usual, once you approach Trackday fast group and club racing speeds, the stock bits just can't [...]
The MT / FZ-07 is about as basic a motorcycle as can be purchased, particularly the suspension bits. Here's one properly outfitted, properly kitted. Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please Subscribe or Login. [...]
The last round of the year can have a lot of mixed emotions:- introspection, elation, anxiety, pride, confidence to list a few. For those in the hunt for a Championship you face the universal dilemma of win it or bin it OR, get as many points as you can while keeping 5% in reserve. If you [...]
September 9th, Thunderhill, California Ambient temperature: 60F Fork Temperature 65F (effect of the morning sun) Shock temperature 58F Session #1 at 0900 with no heating elements applied: Fork performance was normal in exaggerating bumps with the tire tracking harshly over sharp edged bumps for the first 3 laps, then the fork oil started to [...]
