Roger Wolff wrote:
> 
> Maxers,
> 
> I've recently discovered that the Max is not as bad as I had been lead to
> belive in the corners.  I used to give up a lot in corner speed, because
> I could easily catch my buddies in the straights.  Now, I'm carrying a
> little more speed.  I know it's no sporty, but this is fun.  Question is,
> what is the optimal settings for the rear suspension for cornering duty?
> Weight is 200lbs.
> 
> -Roger Wolff
>  '89 Max
>  VMOA #307
Roger,

   I don't know what the others do, but if I'm riding aggressively, I
set the spring preload and damper both on 3.  Otherwise, I run it at
preload of 2, damper 3.  I weigh 190.
                                              Tim TokarskY


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Subject: Re: Vmax Rear suspension settings

That depends how scientific you want to go about it.
A good starting point is 1/3 of sag at both, front and rear - which is the
length the springs collapse from being fully extended to partly compressed
with the rider&bike weight. Best is to keep them equal in percentage of
total travel length.
Of course you can do it the gut feel way and tighten the rear up until it
fits.