Suspension - Cobra 2005 King Owner's Manual

Suspension

Adjustment:
1. Front forks
1.1. Fork oil
1.1.1. Oil type
1.1.1.1.
1.1.1.2.
1.1.2. Oil quantity / level
1.1.2.1.
resistance, stiffer near the end of the travel.
1.1.2.2.
less stiff near the end of the travel.
1.2. Fork spring
1.2.1. Stiffer spring (higher spring rate) – stiffer throughout the travel.
1.2.2. Less stiff spring (lower spring rate) – less stiff throughout the travel.
1.3. Gas pressure – always bleed off any pressure.
1.4. Fork height
1.4.1. Rise in clamps for quicker turning.
1.4.2. Lower in clamps for improved straight line stability.
2. Rear shock
2.1. Preload adjustment
2.1.1. More preload (greater distance) – less race sag.
2.1.2. Less preload (smaller distance) – more race sag.
2.2. Shock spring
2.2.1. Stiffer spring – stiffer throughout the travel.
2.2.2. Less stiff spring – less stiff throughout the travel.
2.3. Compression damping
2.3.1. Harder (more damping, slower) – adds resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is compressing.
2.3.2. Softer (less damping, quicker) – reduces resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is compressing.
2.4. Rebound damping
2.4.1. Harder (more damping, slower) – adds resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is returning to full length.
2.4.2. Softer (less damping, quicker) - reduces resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is returning to full length
Front Forks Bottoming Too Frequently
If the front forks bottom harshly more than a couple of times per lap and the fork
springs are proper for the weight of rider (as detailed above), try raising the fork
oil level in increments of 10mm. Raising the fork oil level, reduces the air volume,
and increases the stiffness of the forks late in the travel, thus adding a
progressive' feel.
Front forks feel too stiff over small bumps.
Heavier weight oil – more damping – slower responding
Lighter weight oil – less damping – quicker responding
Greater quantity / higher level – greater bottoming
Smaller quantity / lower level – less bottoming resistance,
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Fork oil level
Fork oil weight