Suspension Tuning - EBR 1190RS 2013 Owner's Manual

Table 18
SUSPENSION CHARACTERISTICS
Bike Wallows through turns.
Bike feels loose or vague after bumps.
Wheel tends to "pogo" or suffer continuous bouncing af-
ter passing a bump. This is often noticeable by watching
the bike as it travels over bumps.
Wheel responds to bump but doesn‟t return to ground
quickly after bumps. This is more pronounced over a se-
ries of bumps and is often referred to as "packing down"
Bike bottoms in dips or while cornering.
Bike has excessive brake dive
Harsh ride, particularly over washboard surfaces.
Bumps transfer through handlebars or seat
Suspension seems not to respond to bumps. Tires chatter
through corners or rider is jolted over rough roads.
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SOLUTION
Increase rebound damping.
Reduce rebound damping.
Increase compression damping.
Reduce compression damping.