New bikes have a high quality regarding suspension materials, based naturally on the ground that they use: whether on a race track or on the road, there are operations of various kinds.

FRONT FORK

RACE TRACK

Manufacturer calibration settings are usually too soft for race track usage and they have very poor performance regarding stability and drive accuracy. A big defect of these forks is at high speed during compression which causes wavering and increased braking-distance.

The substitution of standard springs is advised (also for lighter drivers). It is then possible to intervene on the internal hydraulics, getting a better sensitivity adjustment and some well controlled suspension.

ROAD

Problems on both the road and on the race track resemble each other. Firstly, the most important thing was the time lap, nowadays it is safety therefore the reduction in braking-distance and drivers comfort.

In this case also we intervene on the internal hydraulics and, if necessary, the springs are substituted. Suspension hardness also depends on road mantle which is not comparable with race track mantle.

REAR SHOCK

RACE TRACK

Standard rear shock doesn't offer the same possibilities than that which a standard front fork can offer. It is not sensitive to adjustments and during extended use there is the possibility of an over-heating issue. In an case, if you wish to intervene on standard rear shock you have to modify the hydraulics because it is way too soft for handling track use. Extra advice would be to substitute the standard rear shock for one that offers better adjustments at high or low speed during compression, rebound, spring hydraulic pre-load and adjustable spindle.

All this will allow you to work on the bike according to the drivers requirements, race track characteristics, tyre type etc..

ROAD

For road use you can intervene on standard rear shock and modify the internal calibration, above all during compression. This way it is possible to eliminate loss of adherence and wavering during pick up.