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Brammo Empulse Discussion => Brammo Empulse Mods => Topic started by: HadesOmega on October 04, 2018, 05:53:31 AM

Title: HadesOmega Spec Empulse TT Suspension Tune + Weights VLOGs
Post by: HadesOmega on October 04, 2018, 05:53:31 AM

So I finally got around to taking the Empulse TT down to Evolution Motorcycles in Santa Clara to have the suspension tuned.  Wow what a difference setting up the suspension properly makes, it's like another bike now!

Before that I managed to get some scales finally and weigh my bike. 
https://youtu.be/Kpbg_AU8-9U

Part 1 - Introduction to what I'm doing and how it all went down.
https://youtu.be/lCeK6dHlwh4

Part 2 - Test Ride
https://youtu.be/Efvz_zH63Os

Part 3 - I go over the suspension settings on my tuned Empulse
https://youtu.be/7KtiZ0yGFKc

Title: Re: HadesOmega Spec Empulse TT Suspension Tune + Weights VLOGs
Post by: Shinysideup on October 04, 2018, 01:45:47 PM

The stock suspension is very harsh. Good for the track and that's about it.

I had Empulse R revalved by SuperPlush suspension in San Francisco. They found a very thick washer in the stack that they said is not usually seen except in machines set up for off road duty. They replaced that washer with a thinner (more compliant) one and adjusted other washers as well.

I had them revalve it again a few months later and now it's a lot more forgiving on the potholes. Not anything like my R1200R with Wilburs, but lots better.

Title: Re: HadesOmega Spec Empulse TT Suspension Tune + Weights VLOGs
Post by: HadesOmega on October 04, 2018, 02:56:59 PM

I agree with the potholes, the Empulse was great to ride in SF because it goes up and down the hills with ease but the nasty potholes made it a spine jarring experience O_o'