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HadesOmega

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HadesOmega Spec Empulse TT Suspension Tune + Weights VLOGs
« 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. 


Part 1 - Introduction to what I'm doing and how it all went down.


Part 2 - Test Ride


Part 3 - I go over the suspension settings on my tuned Empulse
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Re: HadesOmega Spec Empulse TT Suspension Tune + Weights VLOGs
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: HadesOmega Spec Empulse TT Suspension Tune + Weights VLOGs
« Reply #2 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'
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