Interesting fact so far from the factory it comes with no preload so no wonder people struggle till they see a suspension tuner. Aug 27, 20 moss posted on fb asking who would be interested in him being at the ridge on sep 2122 post on dave s fb page if youre thinking about going to see him, even if your not doing a track day come out and get a suspension tune. Oem suspension and its ability to cope effectively with the riders ability. With that information all can begin to understand why setting up a motorcycle chassis and suspension is critical to rider safety for every motorcycle produced. The suspension can be set up pretty much any way you want including full manual mode where you can enter suspension values via the instrument panel just like using clickers. I did a twisty ride on the way home and found it really nice. He was a last round selection of the flames, taken 220th overall, at the 2001 nhl entry draft. Dave moss helps a member of the national guard with a baseline setup at jason pridmores star school program, specifically designed for members of the national guard. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover daves connections. Dave moss has been on a personal mission since 1995 to save a life within the motorcycling community every day through education and training. Another cool source of suspension knowledge is this iphone app that contains all kinds of suspensionrelated videos, podcasts, blog posts and other material from dave moss tuning.
Typically youd want relatively smooth and even wear with a sort of orangepeel texture. The recent shiny side up bike fest on kapiti coast, reported on here, was the catalyst for a number of other excellent events. Moss is an internationally recognized suspension expert and accomplished racer who had helped me with. Prior to twiddling knobs, dave moss created another suspension dvd called an introduction to sportbike suspension by dave moss of catalyst reaction. Dave moss has somewhere around 20 years experience of tuning. I didnt realize how much i was fighting the bike before this. How can you adjust suspension with a bike in a chock. Use what we have learned to maintain your selling privileges and, if you receive the dreaded suspension email, use this book to guide you through the reinstatement process. Suspension guru dave moss announces nz dates in february and march by mario the usbased suspension and setup legend is returning to new zealand with a series of test days and suspension schools around the country. Suspension guru dave moss announces nz dates in february. As of 2010, david moss is currently chief scout of liverpools academy. Theres a handy troubleshooting section in the back of the book. Dave moss is world renowned for his 11 coaching with road and track riders. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
I have been looking at your videos for hours on end because there is a plethora of information to be had. Dave does around 240 track days a year, helping those attending get their machines riding perfectly. Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time. I first knew of dave by stumbling onto one of his youtube videos. Slacker is currently being used by konflict motorsports, dave moss tuning, ohlins racing, mxtech, enzo racing, motorrev suspension tuning, sgb racing, ktech suspension and more. Even if you dont want your suspension tuned, it is well worth showing up just to hear daves seminar about. A morning of suspension tuning with dave moss youtube. Check your rider sag, static sag, stiction and verify your spring rates. Take a look back at the early roles of some of hollywoods heavy hitters. Catalyst reaction suspension tuning for the love of two wheels. Also the tire pressures too hard as delivered for these rs10 bridgestones. Triple t suspension home page displays our motorcycle suspension services and our.
Dave moss tuning i ve been tuned products teespring. His suspension wizardry is sought out all over the world, especially in the usa where he now lives. Dave offers many different forms of learning experiences via seminars for new and experienced riders, hands on workshops for those mechanically inclined, suspension tuning rides where riders get changes during a set ride, track day and race event trackside tuning support, 11 coaching on the road and track as well as remote tuning via email or. The fork is stiff ends up at full soft settings on the street. Payment is via paypal, venmo, zelle, facebook or square. Required upgrades to suspension springs and hydraulics to optimize the suspension. Sometimes you just need dave moss in your tool box. Dave moss tuning has a zx10r specific video kawasaki zx10r. You can spend all the money you possibly can on the best suspension components, and while you might notice some improvements, those parts arent set up to work together properly to give you the best performance and that is exactly what suspension tuning takes care of. From dave moss on a new 2015 r1 as he sets up the suspension for a rider. It was my first race and he followed me on track to make sure i was safe. Many of the worlds top suspension companies and factory teams are already using slacker both on and off the road. Remote tuning is a unrivaled and very unique service where you can book time with dave moss for a 11 experience. View the profiles of professionals named dave moss on linkedin.
Dave will not let a rider spend money until they need to. Nov 24, 2017 world renowned suspension tuner dave moss shows you his take on the slacker digital sag scale by motool. Got my suspension tuned by dave moss yesterday, and wow what a difference. David moss born december 28, 1981 is an american former professional ice hockey right winger who last played for the ehc biel of the nla. Jan 03, 2012 how do you get the most from your car and continue to lower your lap times, aside from more seat time and coaching. Dave moss tuning the life and times of paul willard.
We present here the typical morning in the life of dave moss. Dave moss founder catalyst reaction suspension tuning. Daves got a longstanding history of happy clients and valued suspension education. Each major component group of the car can be modified or upgraded for more performance, so you can build a better car thats balanced and refined. The front may be too soft for getting hard on the brakes while diving into a corner after coming down a 150 mph straight. This, my eager suspension tuning friends, is by far one of the best dvds on the subject. Dave s mission is to ensure that every motorcyclist anywhere in the world gets the fundamental information needed to understand the basics of their own motorcycles suspension. You see dave do motorcycle suspension setups for other riders all the time.
Dave moss has helped me at the track by providing and educating myself and others on a good suspensi. He gives actual examples with photos or videos and they are very instructive. Daves mission is to ensure that every motorcyclist anywhere in the world gets the fundamental information needed to understand the basics of their own motorcycles suspension. I dont pay his full videos either but im sure whatever information is in there. My bike so much more compliant and predictable now. Working with him is super easy and straight to the point.
Racing past 60 yz450f mechanical failure at afm, round 1. Yesterday myself and 56 others spend the afternoon with dave moss and the two bald bikers who do a lot of gold courses. Leveraging technology, that mission can reach every continent and therefore millions of riders worldwide. Pacific riding school instructor ivan lee has invited worldclass suspension tuner dave moss to our school. Click here to view this embedded window properly, or just click anywhere below this dialog to view the iframe.
Front suspension 37 rear suspension 30 steering 17. Good things to consider and im personally glad he wrote this. Nov 12, 2007 prior to twiddling knobs, dave moss created another suspension dvd called an introduction to sportbike suspension by dave moss of catalyst reaction. The bmw 3 series set the benchmark for performance and luxury. This campaign is to create revenue for the purpose of acquiring video editing help to produce the dm tuning suspension school series of videos that will be posted on the dm tuning app and dave moss tuning youtube channel. Motorcycle fully adjustable suspension setup demonstration premium video trailer. Looking at tires can tell you a lot about the suspension settings, riders style and throttle control etc. The information now in your hands comes from reinstating sellers around the world. Dave moss on the v4 suspension page 3 ducati panigale. To watch the full video please upgrade and go premium.
One day, he emailed one of the most renown suspension experts in the business, dave moss, simply to thank him for the. David moss, also known as the mossman is a native clevelander and resides in beachwood with his wife kimberly and their two sons, ryan and adam. Dave moss tuning srr 2015 suspension this is a good read for anyone interested in suspension. With a proper suspension setup i feel like the bike was designed. Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car. Producerengineerartist developer dave moss is a result of a calculated collision of genetics, education and hustle, and the result is heat. Pro italia in glendale is sponsoring a clinic with professional suspension tuner dave moss next saturday october 28 from 94. He is as cool and helpful in person as he is on his videos.
While suspension tuning is no bandaid for poor riding technique, a decent baseline setup can give the rider confidence in their bike. Dave has a background in leadership and organizational development, with more than 15 years of experience in consulting, training, and systems development for corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations. Dave moss on the v4 suspension ducati panigale v4 forum. I read the book with my bikes and setup as directed but understanding isnt. Suspension tuning day with dave moss and two bald bikers. Regardless of what you ride have you ever wonder what all those knobs and screw are for on your motorcycle suspension. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Make sure your street or sport bike is safe, fast and fun with the new slacker digital suspension tuner v3. This, my eager suspensiontuning friends, is by far one of the best dvds on the subject. After reading books and articles about it, still not perfect.
Were ok with this, however, your experience might not be that great. Tbb guys take us all on a ride seemed like 4060 minutes. Watch these short vids and youll get the idea, for those of you that somehow may not know who dave moss is. Dave is a nice guy with tons a of knowledge to share. I think he means that youre not going to win any races with the stock suspension. Used by suspension tuning professionals like dave moss tuning and motorrev suspension. Moss is an internationally recognized suspension expert and. Dave moss the renowned suspension guru and bike setup specialist is in town on thursday this week and has offered to run a suspension clinic with a group of 20 or so riders while he is here. View dave moss profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Search the web for videos or articles from dave moss. Dave moss tuning clinic october 28 bmw ninet forum. Dave moss gives some quick insight into what sag numbers you should run for both the street and the track. By using our website you are accepting our cookies policy which can be found on our. Dave moss tuning launches iphone app roadracing world. Dave moss suspension tuning at the ridge pnw riders. Tuning for the track suspension tuning tech modified. Dave moss personal suspension setup dave moss tuning. Remote tuning is a unrivaled and very unique service where you can book time with dave moss for. Jun 22, 2014 search the web for videos or articles from dave moss. This video is more for educational purposes and specifically helpful for any daytona 675r owners.
Search for and download any torrent from the pirate bay using search query tuning. Go premium today and get access to over s of videos, articles and podcasts covering riding, suspension. Dave moss tuning on fitting your motorcycle to you. As luck would have it, that s what we managed to do with renowned suspension and setup guru dave moss. I would have to say i saw a huge improvement in the handling or the bike over what i had to set to stock. Definitive guide to suspension tuning suspensionspot. Yet even at this high standard, these cars can be dramatically improved. World renowned suspension tuner dave moss shows you his take on the slacker digital sag scale by motool. Slacker is currently being used by konflict motorsports, dave moss tuning. So, some guy you may have heard of, named dave, has been the suspension guy for many years now. There is discussion then an amazing tune up dave is the man and another longer ride to feel those changes. Mosss only appointment as manager saw him take the reins at macclesfield town on 12 november 2001.
After 102 games and 33 victories, he was sacked on 26 october 2003. Got my suspension tuned by the legend and suspension guru, dave moss. So i just adjusted the suspension setting to what dave has going on in the video im about 172 lbs with no gear on so i happen to fall into that weigh category almost perfectly. Here are some links where you will find more info about tuning your suspension. So, as man crushes go, i guess dave moss is fairly high up on my list of motorbike gurus. There were talks by brittany morrow at motorcycle dealerships around the country, plus a oneoff suspension setup day conducted by dave moss just outside wellington. Dave, i do not know if you are still performing live shows or not, but i have to say youre an excellent person to pick knowledge from. You can fine tune the handling of your mg starting with an uprated antiroll bar kit through to a full suspension coil over conversion. Intro suspension tuning is the final step a lot of serious racers take in setting up their vehicles. The knowledge we have at our disposal for tuning the race bike is just incredible. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. He is largely recognised as a world leader in suspension tuning for motorcycles, and as luck would have it, in my town this weekend. Dave moss will be attending many opptrackdays dates, providing unparalleled suspension tuning service and setup for your motorcycle. Dave can teach you how to tune your suspension to its maximum potential giving you the safest and most controlled ride.
Brendan ninj dave held a suspension masterclass and offered an awesome cheap opportunity to have your bikes suspension professionally set up after by. For the street i think were alright maybe ill do something when it comes time to rebuild my suspension. My race bikes have felt the best after dave moss had his way with the suspension. Teaching riders on various aspects of motorcycle riding, chassis and suspension set up, tires, ergonomics and general maintenance. The pirate bay the galaxys most resilient bittorrent site. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you. You may not be a book learner, though, so ill share with you a brief summary of what ive learned in the last 20 years of sportriding, racing and moto.