M10 suspension tuning book

Up to 2 more bumpcharging travel than nearly all other suspensions. Drag racing books drag racing software jerry bickel. Awaiting replacement bike from yamaha or my money back apr 27, 2019 8. Very easy shock angle adjustment on the side for rider weight and supplied shock wrenches for preload adjustment to refine your ride. What most of us dont realize is that a big part of tuning your suspension is adjusting your ride height. In a practical and downtoearth way, it covers the fundamentals of how race cars handle and the requirements for designing and constructing a car. In any case, changing the valving of shocks overall, in bump only or in rebound only, can change the handling of the car and improve lap times.

Suggestions for mild performance upgrades for m10 engine. Static sag can only be checked after race sag is set. Go to, check and correct your spring rates if need be. The sa design library includes manufacturerspecific topics, painting, engine swaps, suspension tuning, transmission conversions, and more. Bmw performance parts and tuning click the logos above to go to the pages for these products topend performance is the premier m10, m20, m30 and s14 engine builder and internal engine parts supplier. Tuning can be accomplished by adjusting the shock absorber, most often while still on the car. Trevitts book, sportbike suspension tuning, is an excellent introduction to the art and science of motorcycle suspension technology and its modern applications. The best chassis shop for drag racing books and drag racing software to help with your race car setup and suspension tunning. Mopar muscle cars handling and performance upgrades. When doing your initial tuning pay some attention to. Jetting and tuning downdraft and sidedraft weber carbs. Andrewt march 06, 2014 outside of having your suspension tuned and setup by a professional, you can fine tune your dirt bike. With the bolts partially installed, but not tight, turn the suspension upside down on a flat surface such as the garage floor.

If you work on your own bikes, the race tech suspension bible highlighted below will prove indispensable at first glance as this book truly demystifys the black art of suspension tuning, as the book covers everything suspension related from the very basics of how suspension components control and damp the oscillations of a wheels movement, to how to calculate and measure spring rates or. Track conditions are quite forgiving and you can make some compromises like using hard suspension and lowering the car for optimum aerodynamics and a low centre of gravity. An allinone suspension development business, weve helped over 27,000 customers get the most out of their stock snowmobiles. Always refer to hardpack moto for the basic setup procedures. Jan 18, 2007 the rockers and valve train in general is good for any sane street use up to 7,000 rpm, anyone who makes their engine live for any length of time over 7k on the street isnt particularly sane in my book. Pump your confidence up when the going gets tough attack. Our commitment to providing the best parts at the best prices is topped only by our dedication to providing the very best service to our clients.

For the most part, tuning with shocks is considered a fine tuning adjustment once the chassis is setup and. With over 50 years of drag racing experience the joneses cover everything from the proper way to haul your drag race car to the importance of utilizing data acquisition in this second edition of the rick jones chassis tuning guide. This website has very hard to find valving information ever wondered how to make your bike handle properly. Dont go assuming that a compact speaker has smallscale sound. Overall it provides the reader with the foundation of how the key components of a race car work and interact together. For best results, we recommend that you read and understand the owners manual which also covers maintenance for the suspension. This kit has been installed by rj race cars and trusted by many other builders and racers for over 20 years. This procedure is explained step by step in initial setup reference card and is thoroughly covered in owners manual. Pdf suspension tuning download full pdf book download. Shop our wide selection of bmw suspension parts for your bmw e21 320i m10 1. Agree, those with reasonable tech mechanical ability can tweat in their own suspension settings.

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. How to set up your bike for handling, stability, and control on the street and track by andrew trevitt isbn. Thank you for reading our comprehensive suspension setting guide many people just concentrate on lowering the car and assume that stiffer springs and the lower ride height will improve handling. Important technical articlejetting and tuning weber carbs. This book, by americas premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Content progresses logically from initial chapters on basic principles. Disconnect both front and rear upper shock mounts front the m10 suspension system if not done. Air suspension systems seem even more mysterious but, as it turns out, they arent a whole lot different. Design, construction, tuning a foulis motoring book staniforth, allan on. Please contact specialized at 877 8088154 or rockshox at 800 3462928 for further information or questions, and visit.

Is your bikes suspension not performing the way you think it should. Based on paul thedes wildly popular race tech suspension seminars, this stepbystep guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kids, handle like a pros. Total control products front subframe clip is a directfit, highperformance suspension solution designed for 19641970 mustangs and cougars, featuring a factorywelded subframe with gmachine double aarm, rackandpinion crossmember. Tech main m20 airwave tech m 10 suspensions tech bombardier spyder tech assault shocks tech m suspension maintenance tech. I put a m10 under it and its like a whole new ride. It is the best of both worlds that allows me to feel the bike without having to worry about the trail as i can basically ride it in my sleep. You have been successfully signed up for ecs tunings newsletter.

We check it now and again or never, and just keep running the same old thing. 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. Chassis engineering is a great introduction to race car design. Quartermaxs extreme adjustable billet 4link bracket kit was invented and designed by rick jones in the late 1990s. Get more performance from your vw engine with tried and true modifications to boost vw performance. How to adjust snowmobile suspensions ride height dennis kirk. Got my mt 10 a month ago 160 miles on the clock and now its dead, watch out for loud ticking noise, apparently wrong cam shells factory fitted, engine trashed. The various engine components can be set individually, however, which does allow for a certain amount of tuning. Suspension and handling is too complicated for most racers. Suspension tuning is a critical part of getting the ultimate performance package, it is even possible to have a more competitive car then a rival with superior upgrades by having a well balanced set up, which maximises the available grip levels. Its air springs naturalrate progression delivers comfort with superb bottoming resistance. Sportbike suspension tuning after reading the motorcycle suspension bible, i wanted another reference for tuning the suspension on motorcycles.

Estimated labor for removal, installation and tuning above enginelab 11 002 103. Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time. Vw performance books and how to vw performance engine. Carbs, conversions, jets, parts, tools and rebuilding services. Stock car scratch built late model quick start learning guide.

Tuning for the track suspension tuning tech modified. Although the suspension runs in and smooths out with a few miles on it and after that we are more used to the bike and mostly likely riding it better too. Mopar muscle cars have some unique front suspension features. Chassis development and suspension tuning by steve lyman 22 the chassis design submissions by pat clarke h apter 23 at the competition by suzanne royce h apter 24. Chassis tuning with dampers nasa speed news magazine. Unfollow m10 suspension to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Most modern suspensions are made up of a coil spring that slips over a shock or is.

Get started on your race car project today with this quick start learning guide to help you choose books that will provide the best initial value, information and guidance. Whether you are considering modifying an existing suspension or constructing a new one from the ground up, these books can help by providing the concepts, the math, and the illustrations required for a thorough understanding. Rolling sleeve air spring technology its air springs naturalrate progression delivers comfort with superb bottoming resistance. A performance m10 starts with reasonable compression, a bit more cam it can actually take a lot of cam for street use compared to many. Mar 29, 2012 this video is the downhill section of my testing and tuning grounds that has a steep climb to get back to the top. Feb 01, 2011 im thinking about buying a used m10 suspension from a low mileage 2003 polaris hit a tree i looked at the install instructions in the technical section and it looks pretty easy but still have a few questions. Exploded parts diagrams welcome to the topend performance weber carb site. Design, construction, tuning a foulis motoring book. Marc cook has 96 books on goodreads with 979 ratings. For my brand of road riding and my usage heres where my suspension is at. Start shopping add another vehicle you can edit vehicle subscriptions in your my vehicles panel.

We read the manual, or take the even lazier route and follow someone elses setup and forget it. Please read this tuning guide as well as rockshoxs suspension fork user manual in its entirety for proper setup and service before riding. Are you still riding on the stock suspension settings from when you purchased your bike. In working thru this business of what i can and cannot do for upgrades i have learned that the schrick 284 cam works well with the injected m10 but it is about the limit on what can be installed and driven on the street.

Static sag should be between 30mm and 40mm on big bikes. The book competition car suspension is an excellent, well written manual that describes the design evolution of vehicle suspension and steering systems. With over 15 years of suspension tuning experience, we can adjust or modify your suspension to specifically suit your riding style. The book is structured in an easy and logical way that identifies the best steering and suspension designs. The other, by des hammill, i felt was far more informative. Estimated labor for removal, installation and tuning above enginelab 11 0t2 1 stage 2 competition engines. Check the brand spec sheet for different location on front torque arm on the rail. Now you are ready to make the crucial step of calibration of suspension.

Shocking and absorbing stuff on the track your priority is fast cornering and suspension plays a large part in this. You must read the service manual and be familiar with the service procedures before starting the work. If you are trying to ride in the woods with a regular motocross bike, that has regular moto suspension, you will be surprized at how poorly and dangerously it will work. Certain procedures require the use of special tools. The rear arm of the m10 will use the stock hole already in the factory plates. At first glance, the suspension bears a passing resemblance to that. I love the character of those big triple sleds except the suspension would beat your back up on mediumtorough trails. Jerry bickel race cars gives racers the technology to win. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Learn how to adjust your snowmobile suspension and how to set the ride height so that it is best set up for you. How do you get the most from your car and continue to lower your lap times, aside from more seat time and coaching. Mar 15, 2015 fine tuning suspension for maximum traction march 15, 2015 by muscle car diy this chapter explains some of the methods to correct or adjust the rear suspension of your illhandling race car. Check out a great selection of vw performance books and manuals suited to the doityourself aircooled vw shadetree mechanic.

Rebuild, revalve, travel modification, spring kits, performance products. Suspension tuning by marc cook goodreads share book. Set you 05 mono shock spring cam to rider weight chart. This book provides sportbike riders with a clear and complete guide to fine tuning their suspension systems for maximum performance, comfort and efficiency. Fine tuning your suspension setup for your driving style. The author and former roadracer andrew trevitt explains how to adjust a bikes suspension to suit each riders individual preferences and style. You can learn almost anything about building cars with sa design automotive books. Chassis engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. The rick jones chassis tuning guide, second edition. Outside of having your suspension tuned and setup by a professional, you can fine tune your dirt bikes suspension and make it work better by improving the mechanisms that. Best car chassis, suspension, aerodynamics design books. A properly dialed in m10 will most likely provide the best ride comfort and control you have ever experienced.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. If you are considering buying high performance handling for street or track and you want to read knowledgable information on suspension it would be worth giving dons book a miss. In order for work to be performed safely and correctly many parts replacement procedures and repair procedures must be done by trained polaris service technicians in a properly equipped shop. We at wish to supply you, the enthusiasts who drive the ser, all the correct current information on vehicle setup to enhance your driving pleasure. Full service suspension shop for snowmobile, atv, bike, and utv suspension components. Metric m10 replacement parts 19932000 standard m10 replacement parts 2001 and newer tech dept.

The book is very high quality, with glossy, heavy paper and good photography. I was recommended this book because of the technical expertise of the author, andrew trevitt, from sport rider. Suspension setup and suspension settings and fine tuning. Fine tuning the fast m10 suspension while time spent tuning and adjusting any suspension will increase the enjoyment of your new scooter, it will be especially rewarding on sleds with a fast m10. The book includes chapters on chassis design, suspension design, frame construction, aerodynamics and tuning.

An awardwinning speaker with the authentic dynaudio experience in a small, affordable package. In this article we will try to go over the basics of rear suspension tuning and how to. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track. Race techs motorcycle suspension bible by paul thede, lee. Dec 17, 2018 page 4discussion area for general topics regarding suspension tuning. The most compact emit is ideal for small to mediumsized rooms or anywhere where space is limited such as on a bookshelf or sideboard. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

It rides like a new sled at a fraction of the price. I know motors and everything else inside and out except suspension. For the first time, our new ebook the 7 littleknown hacks. Info on shock suspensions setting and website link. Im laid up for a while with a broken collar bone and have a few weeks off work before school starts up so i want to learn how to understand what does what in suspension, how to determine valving etc. Below will be listed some mods and suggestions so you can do your own suspension tuning to adjust your car to your personal driving tastes. If you have more than 40mm of static sag, your shock spring is too stiff. Offroad motorcycle suspension tuning and simplified valving diagnostics. I bought this book because it was one of only two suspension books i found on the kindle shop. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you. When i opened the box on the airwave i was very impressed with the engineering of this suspension over the standard m10.