Podcast #67 - Let's talk suspension - Interview with Ohlins USA Technicians

04/29/19 • 27 min

Listen in to Podcast #67 as Ken interviews the technicians at the Ohlins USA race trailer at a MotoAmerica weekend. A longer than normal interview where we get to ask the experts questions about suspension and set up. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes: -How good is today's sport bike suspension? -When should I upgrade? -What is the difference between valving changes and spring changes? -What does a suspension envelope mean? -How do tires change suspension? -Should I set sag? -What are good setup numbers? -Exactly how good are MotoGP, WSBK and MotoAmerica suspension components?

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Podcast #66 - Double Apex Corners, lets figure them out......

Listen in to Podcast #66 where Ken talks about and breaks down what a double apex corner is and what are the reports cards for them. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast Notes: -What does double apex mean? -What is the radius that makes it so? -How to determine your apexes in them -Where is the slow point and how long does it last? -What are my, in real time report cards?

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Podcast #68 - Tire questions with Dunlop tire engineer Tom Grolemund

Listen in to Podcast #68 and Ken sits down with Dunlop tire engineer Tom Grolemund and talks tires. This is a much longer podcast than normal and the sound challenged due to the interview being held in the very busy Dunlop trailer on a race weekend. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2 Podcast notes: -The change from specialty tires being made in the UK to the US -Street based based vs race based tires -When do I need race tires? -Do I need slicks? -How does tire pressure change a tire's characteristics? -Do I need tire warmers? -What off the track temps should I have? -What do the top riders always ask for?