Motorcycle Suspension Terminology Explained | The Shop Manual

Motorcycle Suspension Terminology Explained | The Shop Manual

The first step in understanding motorcycle suspension is getting familiar with the terminology used to discuss it. In this episode of The Shop Manual, Ari defines and explains terms like spring rate, preload, sag, damping, and more.

Suspension essentials:

[theofthebeast]

You really are among the very top motorcycle related presenters out there. I hope you keep doing these for a long time!

[squirms]

This is gonna be one of those go-to videos for years.

[OggyF]

Now waiting for Zac's daily rider video review of the pogo stick. Great work as always guys. This is another video that goes into the favorites list.

[Ryan.......]

Your specific correction of the mistake of using "dampening" is much appreciated.

[MrSnugglekinz]

I’ll gladly repeat this video every now and then as a refresh

[kennetic]

I've been needing this video for years. I never understood suspension.

[karwannouri]

It'd be nice with some examples of how to tune a bike with these things in mind.
Great video as always, Ari.

[coreymeisenheimer]

This video in conjunction with a video on measuring and adjusting motorcycle suspension, on different channel with a suspiciously similar looking guy, are everything you need to get into properly setting up a bike for a specific rider. An often overlooked part of riding by the average rider.

Great job, please keep these coming!

[spookylukey]

One of the most confusing aspects of motorcycles for me. Thank you!

[rahulsubramanian]

Thank you so much for this. Even if all this info is available on the internet, someone explaining it in such a lucid manner makes all the difference.

[oso_nomada]

My Saturday morning coffee always taste better with New Revzilla videos!

[BrianFrichette]

The syringe is a good example. I usually give the example of one of those door struts, since I'm pretty sure everyone has used them. On heavy doors, they are hydraulic, just like suspension dampers. They slow the movement of the door closing, and the harder / faster you try to close the door, the more you'll feel the resistance. They're a bit different, since they are one-way compression dampers (you can open the door quickly, but can't slam it shut).

[DJJohnPhilip]

I can finally understand Dave Moss Tuning videos. Thanks Ari❤️

[athulprakash]

beautiful! Been so confused about pre-load for a while until I saw this video. Nobody else mentioned that the amount of suspension travel is not the same as the amount the spring can compress.

[andrewlivingston]

This is the third time I’m watching this video in 3 years and 6000 miles. Always helpful. Thanks for these great videos

[LTVoyager]

As an engineer, it warms my heart to see damping correctly used. I bet you also know that counter-steering works at ALL speeds, not just above some “magic” speed. 😁

[justinrheaume]

Glad to see your injuries healed dude! You’re the best!

[NeoMoto]

Super helpful! but gotta be honest, I need to watch it maybe 2-3 more times. Awesome stuff!

[corujariousa]

I am a big fan of your garage videos. Also, the adventures with Zack. Stay safe and keep these videos coming. Thanks.

[Baleur]

This guy has veins like the Hulk.
The sheer amount of blood flow would rip a brake hose in two pieces xD