Update! I am using a spring for my weight. It's the 85N/mm spring from Rally Raid and I have about 4 clicks on it. It also makes a big difference from stock. I should perhaps even have one step stiffer spring.

@jakestrom4906

2 жыл бұрын

The correct springrate for you'r weight is the key to a good suspensionsetup.You have changed the rear spring.What made you think that you didn't have to make the same change to the frontsprings?

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Most change rear only. Better to change front also of course but few do because its more work i guess. And i dont have to 😊 i may be quite ok with this for now

@jakestrom4906

2 жыл бұрын

@@NomadSweden How do you know that if you haven't tried?

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Im sure it will be better. Not saying you are wrong. Just saying most dont do fork springs and some day I will do it for sure. This video is mostly about the rebound/compression which most people dont dare to touch.

@bryansuperduke1290r

2 жыл бұрын

When you wined adjuster all the way in you need to go out to the first click, that is you zero point.

Made this adjustment yesterday about 185 lb or 84 K. Most ride back roads. not much off road. This change made a huge difference in performance for me.

@NomadSweden

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear

Tried these settings out at the ABR festival last weekend. Made a massive difference! I never had the confidence to mess around with this stuff before, but the recipe worked for me. Thanks Robert! Next, new spring!

First a big thank you for this! I am 100kg plus gear, upgraded spring 8.5. I normally ride with luggage gravel travel and rough camping. It never really felt good. So today I used your settings the a fun ride of mud, unmaintauned roads and gravel high speed. The settings worked great. I have + 26000 km the rest will be much better. If you ever get to Alberta Canada you have a free place to stay while you explore....

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

It is good idea to put cable tie on fork tube to see how far front fork compress and than adjust it properly. It should stop 2-2,5 cm from the bottom. Than your compression is set properly. It is also good to have some place to test suspension where is different surface and than after every lap make adjustments to find perfect balance. With rear shock absorber you make the same but remember alweys start with finding SAG. On Yamaha Tenere 700 I have problem to set perfect SAG for my weight but I'm close to that. That's why some riders have to change springs for more progressive.

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input. Great info

Hi Robert, I grabbed a screwdriver today and headed to my bike. I cannot thank you enough, the bike feels more planted, and I have more confidence leaning into a turn. Before the bike felt a bit vague on the front end, but now…..wow. Thank you Robert, from the UK🇬🇧

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Great to know it's working for more than me.

Man! For some strange unknown reason I trust you every word you say... This is the first thing I am gonna do tomorrow morning!... I am the same weight

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Cool i think you will like it

Thanks for this. I'm 100kgs in my socks, I have the rear spring compressed to the max and today I followed your recipe - from a comfort point of view it feels like I've let half a bar out of the tyres. The T7 continues to impress me, I've owned over 30 bikes.

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

I’ve been looking for a video like this for quite some time. Thank you so much!

One of the deepest rabbit holes I’ve ever found myself in, was a suspension thread on ADVrider. Suspension really is black magic (there are books written on suspension alone 😬), so it’s nice to have someone who can simplify it for you, thanks!

@HORNET6

Жыл бұрын

Not black magic. Obey fundamentals and it’s relatively easy

Your video is very clear and you explain very well. I will try these settings. Thanks a lot.

Good explanation and easy to follow video. Thank you Robert!

Just did this yesterday works perfect. Well done

Just changed settings accordingly your advice. It’s much much better now. Thank you for sharing this. 🙏👍

Just altered my suspension to tour spec just got to try it out now .so thank you very much.

Wow, this was awesome, thank you! I stupidly did not realize I could adjust the rear outside of the pre-load setting. I definitely am going to try these settings on my bike.

That was great, Robert. Thanks for the lesson.

Thank you for making it so simple!. I’m going to go home and try it. I already changed my rear spring for my weight. Great video, cheers.

I am right now on the TET France along the Pyrenees incl. lugggage = In total 120kg load with rider. Mounted a 95kg spring some month ago. Until yesterday I rode the factorysetting. This morning after breakfast I changed acording to your indicated settings. A totally different and much better riding and bikeperformance. For me it works and is an improofment. Tks.

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and I am glad it helped 👍🏻

@hemmatv1582

2 жыл бұрын

So to understand you correct, a new 95kg spring + Nomads spring adjustment ?

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

@@hemmatv1582 Correct! Always get the spring for your weight and use preload if it sags more than 30%. Plus these settings.

@elionh4532

2 жыл бұрын

@@NomadSweden should the shock also be changed or only the spring?

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

@@elionh4532 only spring

Great little video. Suspension setup made easy peasy!

Thnx. Did this today. Massive difference.. 👍

I m not a Tenere owner but this video is a money saver for a lot of people.Good job!

Just picked up a 2023 T7 🇺🇸, will give these settings a try. Thank you!

How come Yamaha has not shown this before? After all the complaints from different people who mostly found the suspension too soft and then went to spend several thousand euros too buy and install a so called "better suspension " from Rally Raid or someone else who wants your money!!! Good for you Robert, who is the first one that I have seen on You tube to use some common sence and check the stock suspension. Werll done!

I tried these settings today after nearly 5 k miles on stock settings. If you've not made any changes to your stock suspension on the t7, try this. Feels like a new bike on and off-road. Thank you for the helpful info!

@NomadSweden

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 🙏

Everything seems so simple with your video. once again I followed your advice and the difference is very pleasant on the bike. thank you

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks for the feedback. Just like most people I needed a recipe to get started.

Thanks! Great video. I weigh close to 90kg, have not changed the rear spring yet (will do), but what a difference this made and so simple to do! Bike feels even more "confident" both on and off road and now also less dive at the front on breaking. Confirming this works in South Africa too :)

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Awesome it works in SA too 😂

I just did these adjustments and what a huge difference thank you!

@NomadSweden

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad it helped!

Finding out the black magic of suspension tweaking turns out to be fun. Thanks for your video. One day I should own a T7. And you were right in getting the correct spring(s) for your weight. Reminds me: Got to make my Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 a tad harder for fast riding in hot temperatures, it's really sensitive. Cheers from Nürnberg, Günter

Changed my 2022 Rally settings to yours last night, let’s see how we get on……thanks for the great videos 👍🏻😁

Thanx for the good video and clear explanation again! Not only this one about the supension, but as well the other ones, for example changing the tyres of the T7. All verry helpfull. Keep on going making nice video's !👍😎

Thank you very much for the excelent video Nomad Sweden! Finally, this is THE VIDEO for T7 suspension setting! :)

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Thanks for making this video! Going to try these settings on my first ride of the season here in a few weeks and can't wait to test it out. Thanks again.

@NomadSweden

4 ай бұрын

Cheers 🍻

Just made these settings to my T7...It is amazing!! Thank you so much.

@NomadSweden

8 ай бұрын

Cool! Thanks for feedback 🙏

very well done easy and comprehensive thanks i will try that setting 👍👍

Robert ich danke dir für dieses Video. Wie immer super. Hab's gleich ausprobiert und ja, es hat sich etwas geändert. Testfahrt morgen.

I made it today, and i can say it´s a game changer . Very smoth on track i like it . Thank you Robert

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Wohoo great and thanks for the feedbaclk!

I will give this a try. You are very good at explaining and showing!

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks! I tryed this setting on my bike and it made a great improvement

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Hi Robert. This has transformed my bike! I used Your settings with a spring from K-tech for my weight, both in the front and back. Now its more surefooted, and reacts the right way to my input and the rough roads. Thanks a lot!

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. It makes wonders 👊🏻✊🏻

I don't even have a T7 but still enjoy watching these clips. Loving the work Robert and Nomad Sweden team!

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

Fantastic setup. Thank You.

Thanks! Nice trick! I am really hungry for that new throaty soundtrack you got there! No pun intended Hahahha talking about the exhaust

How easy and simple. I have been afraid of messing with it but now feel confident to play with it to find my best combo.

@NomadSweden

5 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Thank you for putting up a graphic of the clicks! I took screenshots of them all for when I get my t7 next week. Great video !

@NomadSweden

3 ай бұрын

Good luck!

First time I'm working with the suspension setting other than preload. Now, after setting the Tenere with your recommendations, I'm glad to say that the first impression is very good. Thank you!

@NomadSweden

10 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks for this too, Robert! 👍 For me, at least, just great and very helpful with such concrete advices! Followed your recipe and experience clear improvements compared to stock settings (I'm 95 kilos before getting dressed - and road riding mostly). Pleasant side effect is that I actually learned something about suspension settings! 👌😃

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Pål! Thanks for feedback

This is such an excellent explanation and display thank you.

@NomadSweden

13 күн бұрын

Cheers mate

Such a great video on how to adjust the settings. I am sure for everyone's individual bike you can find the optimal settings based on your weight on the Internet and now you know how to change them. Thanks to Robert

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Im going to try this tomorrow. Thanks.

I have just return from testing this settings. 50/50 road / offroad. I'am impressed. Suspension work's really nice. Much better than stock settings. Thank's a lot !!!

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Great. Thanks for feedback

Very interesting indeed. I have been trying many different clicker settings on my 690 over the past 12 months or more. I change things, ride then make notes. Repeat, repeat. After setting the sag, I like 3 to 4 clicks harder than stock, for both rebound and compression, which is basically the same as your settings. Cheers

Thanks Nomad Sweden , followed your lead as i am same weight as yourself and have 2022 tenere700. Totally transformed my bike. fitted lowering link 20mm and dropped forks by 10mm . i now really love my bike bike set up. I can relax at slow speeds now.

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for the feedback

Great one Robert... I will use this as a reference when I start playing around on my World Raid suspension as well. Nice! And thank you 🔥

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

No idea how it works on the World Aid version but hope it helps 😊

OK first ride after following these tips, what a difference on the rough roads around my home, much smoother, suspension vastly improved over stock settings !

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Thank for the feedback!

Thanks just dialled these in - think I’m about 95kg so should make a bit of difference- great video

I was sceptical but I gave these settings a try, and I know it's easy to imagine these things, but I'm convinced it has improved the bike on the poorly maintained roads we have in the UK. The suspension felt hard and chattered and crashed over certain types of bumps or ripples in the tarmac, but this really seems too have taken the edge off that, it also seems to have reduced the fork dive at low speeds around town. I think I'm right in saying that all of these settings are making the damping stiffer, which is counter intuitive, as I would have expected softer damping to have cured the problem. Suspension really is a "Black" art !!

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

Excellent Robert, just what I have been looking for. I have been running on the factory settings and the whole setup feels really soft. I weigh 90 kg. I had both my track bikes suspension fully configured for me professionally by Dave Moss Remote Tuning Service, and needed this one for my T7 !!! Great Job !!

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Thx for instruction. Will see how it works. With all my gear I have 90kg. I think I must change the rear spring too.

Thank you for this info. I pick up a slightly used T7 on July 13th. I rode it off-road a little on July 14th in South Dakota. It was okay but not great. Watched your video on Saturday night July 15th. Arrived at Hidden falls adventure park on Sunday July 16th. Made the adjustments you suggested, WOW. The T7 was awesome. I took it on some of the same trails as my R1200 gs. The T7 is so much better off-road. Thanks again.

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Happy it worked for you! Cheers!

I was going to pull the trigger on a budget ktech rebuild, but decided to give this a try first as I too am still rolling around with factory settings. My bike and I thank for your great content as always! Cheers from Canada.

@NomadSweden

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope you like it :)

Muchas gracias, de muy fácil comprensión. Estoy estrenando y justo pensaba en que eran duras las suspensiones.

Thank you very much for a great video (like always) Cheers from Canada 🥂

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻

Great video again Robert! I did the same on my 701 what a difference when using it off road!. And if people than change their tyres as well to something different with more grip, especially on the front...they really feel the difference !. See you in the woods 🌲🌲🌲🌲

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arne! See you!

I have been riding for several hundred Years... This is first time I have ever adjusted from any factory settings, I just dont know enough, therefore this video is priceless, I have made adjustments as you have shown, I will see how my T7 feels next ride - THANKS.

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Cool :) thanks

Ive just copied these setting +85nm spring its amazing thanks for sharing this

great video, and good explaining. thanks

Read a lot of stuff on how to set compression and rebound pressures, but this is the first time I have seen info on what might be good adjusted setting to try first. Thanks

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I will try this on my T7 tomorrow. Thank you Robert

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍😃

I have had my 2022 T7 since late May. I hadn't changed the suspension settings from stock because I needed to re-spring for my weight (113 kg without gear)... in fact I bought the springs before the bike was delivered. After a busy summer I finally installed the 95N K-Tech rear spring this week and immediately felt that I had made a mistake. On my first road ride the bike was severely under damped (was bouncing after bumps) and just didn't feel good. I saw your video and used the settings as you presented (one click more rebound damping in the rear). I will play with adjustments once I get the fork springs in... but this made a huge difference. Thanks for the video... just the nudge I needed to start playing with the settings.

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback :)

Thank you for making it so simple 💯💪👍

Just put these setting in on mine I'll keep you up dated next time I'm out . Thanks for letting me know. Great information cheers

Now i've tested these settings and put one more click for the rebound and so it works fine for me with a little bit more comfort.👍🏼 I weight 89 kg.

This simple tune removed that awful rear jarring that you feel up your spine when you hit a sharp bump at speed and made a noticeably smoother ride. Awesome free receipe!

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you like it

Thanks ! excellent video as usual

Thx for the settings , tried out yesterday and found it to handle a lot better,, but my 240 lbs needs heavier springs ( on back order). Still bottoms out on heavier g-outs when landing. But much better, thx again from Ontario Canada.

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! A new spring will also make wonders 👍🏻

It’s the Robert magic effect 🤩, like looking behind the scenes of David Copperfield 😁🤪 seriously many thanks for the tips- I still have another spring for my weight but never changed the rebound and compression. So did today and „tested“ some meters the street nearby - for my opinion it worked much smoother from the first feeling. On the weekend I have 200+ km of street riding to an off-road park and then on Sunday I could test also off-road - so I am looking forward 😁. So many thanks!!

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks. This trick I gladly reveal. Hope you feel an improvement on the long trip.

Hey thanks for straight forward explanation.

Amazing video! I'm gonna do the same now! I hope i find a good result! Thanks!!!!!!!!

Haha. Now you've started something! I've been messing with the clickers on my 1200 Super Tenere for years. Watched this vid, went to the shed, applied the principles of your settings (fewer clicks on the ST12). Took it for a thrash down the nearest dirt road. Yup, works on the 1200 as well. 👍😃

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

That's great. Thanks for the feedback!

Just did the adjustments now. Now onto some testing :)

Hi Robert, Really great explanation of the basics of suspension tuning. Tuning suspension can be a dark art at times and most everyday rider won’t fiddle with the factory settings. You’re absolutely correct saying that once you find the sweet spot that matches the riders weight with the bikes geometry it transforms the ride for the better 👍🏍. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. Yes I needed this recipe to get started and it worked so well I had to tell about it. Btw, just sent in a visa application to Australia. Sadly not for me but for my daughter :) One day I will apply for my own. (was down under back in the 90s though)

@peterhird3542

2 жыл бұрын

@@NomadSweden , Robert, my lovely wife is from Malmo. We try and visit friends and relatives when we can but due to the worldwide situation over the last couple of years we haven’t had the chance. We’re planning for sometime next year. I realise that in reality we are total strangers to each other but just a friendly suggestion…if your daughter needs any assistance while she is here and she has no one to turn to, just message me and if it’s within our powers my wife and I will help out 👍🇦🇺. Just a thought to give you a little piece of mind.

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterhird3542 Thanks Peter! Super kind of you. And vice versa, when in Sweden just give us a ping.

Fantastic work, thank you very much for explaining this!

@NomadSweden

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it 👍🏻

Thank you very much, I'm 78 kg and with equipment I reach 85 kg, I did a sag before and then a suspension setup, it's perfect!!! I did a technical ride and I was hovering it changed the whole bike

@NomadSweden

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Stort Tack Anders och Nomad...

My brand new T7 will get this setting cause we weigh the same THX MANN 🤘🤩🤘

Hi Robert, long time no seen! Thank you for the tips! You said you should have done this sooner. Well, maybe not too soon. IMHL, we (hopefully) evolve as riders and the compression and rebound for a track that you ride now *should* differ than the the ones you rode 45k km in the past. You definitely know intimately your bike after so many kms and you are able to ride it more aggresively now. You also have something to compare it to. ✌

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes you are right. With experience things change for sure. Great input

Thanks for a inspiring video again! I have tried to summarize the video and comments here as I understand them (What have I learned): Preload, Spring rate and Sag (Get this right first): • Preload starts from full anti-clockwise out. • Adjusting preload means moving the spring starting point (the bike actually becomes higher/lower) to get proper sag. • Adjusting preload to a bike sag around 20-30% with a fully equipped rider. • You actually changed the rear spring to a RR 85N to maintain proper preload ratio (suiting your weight). Compression and Rebound (Then adjust this): • Rebound and compression zero starts from full clockwise in • First click stop is counted as zero Rear suspension: Rear Factory Rebound: 13 clicks from full clockwise in Rear New Rebound: 9 clicks from full clockwise in Rear Factory Compression: 15 clicks from full clockwise in Rear New Compression: 10 clicks from full clockwise in Front suspension: Front Factory Rebound: 17 clicks from full clockwise in Front New Rebound: 13 clicks from full clockwise in Front Factory Compression: 11 clicks from full clockwise in Front New Compression: 7 clicks from full clockwise in … NOTE to fine-tune: If your suspension is getting harder (collapsing) on ripples, the rebound is not fast enough. And if it feels as if it jumps back on you, the rebound is set too fast. You also need to consider two setups - one for solo riding, and one for riding with luggage.

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it 👍🏻

Thank you so much for sharing!

Thank you! I will give it a Try!!

Great toturial 👍👍

Excellent Vdieo, many thanks!!!

Tankyou Robert, great explanation for every noob like me

Nice one, mate. I just tried your settings and it’s way better off-road. Maybe too stiff on pavement. Anyway I kept your settings and just backed out the screws 2 clicks on rebound and compression both front and rear and I think I’ll keep these settings now. Thanks for the video.

@NomadSweden

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you tried 👍🏻

I tried. Its now much better

I just follow your instructions, and it does makes a difference, big difference... The thing, i also put a set of TKC80, i am a bit old fashion, but feels better than great👍

@NomadSweden

Жыл бұрын

Happy it made a difference 👍🏻

Great video! I think videos like this are always much more useful than '10 items you NEED to buy to be able to go offroad'... Much more practical, much cheaper and much less clickbaity. I do think OEM suspension is sufficient for 95% of people. Yeah sure nice gold ohlins look flash, but often its not the suspension lacking, but the setup that makes you think the OEM is 'crap' (with the exception of perhaps a spring too soft for the weight). Only thing I was missing in the video, was the suggestion to first get the spring and sag correct for the rider. Especially the sag, as it can also be done for no cost. Adjusting damping is not very useful if the sag is not correct (because you can have a vastly different spring stiffness, and thus require vastly different damping).

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree I should have talked more about the spring. I was focused on the black magic. 🪄

Thanks for the video, it worked Great on my 90N/mm rear springedT7 too :D ! But, just to clarify and maybe help for the understanding of the rebound, is that its actually rebound damping that is adjusted. And as always a Great video from your channel! Cheers from Dalsland!

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Rebound with only the spring would be very fast. By tightening the screw you slow down the speed the fork extends again after compression.

Thanks for the tips ❤

@NomadSweden

3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them

Good job, you got to play with it. There's only so much effect the stock adjustments provide. A little hair around the bottom of the fork would help. Safe riding from the hills of east Kentucky USA. Look forward to a new vid from you. Always interesting perspective.

@NomadSweden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam 👍🏻