Rear shock 'race sag'

[Dirty Dave]

When we set 'sag' to the proper hieght for the rider's weight what fork angle are we actually trying to attain. I have access to a digital inclinometer and could measure directly in the fork tube. It would be easier than the tape measure from rear axle to fender trick (I think) ;)

 

[Jeremy Wilkey]

Interesting question, but sag is about having "lose" travel in the rear more than fork angle, althought as you know the 2 are related.

Jer

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

Tape measure? Sag tool yes!

 

[helio lucas]

some service manual say what is the correct angle for the steering headstock. don´t know if it´s valid to attain the correct sag.
but it´s very easy to get the correct sag with a measuring tape... :cool:

 

[Dirty Dave]

Interesting question, but sag is about having "lose" travel in the rear more than fork angle, althought as you know the 2 are related.

Jer

Hmmm... So... 'sag' is directed more at shock spring tension than attaining/maintaining a particular fork angle for best handling during the ride?

 

[FruDaddy]

Once sag is set you can adjust the fork angle but moving the legs in the clamp.

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

Generally, the sag is set, the front is happy. Fork height only makes a difference in turning and the dreaded head shake when you have them up too high.

 

[Dirty Dave]

well thanks all. I just thought that of the various dimensions given from the factory,i.e. rake... trail... steering head angle... one was the object of setting rear shock sag. And i do have a handle on the ol' tape measure but i thought throwing in a little digital technology would be cool and cheaper than the 'sag tool'. :nod: Any Hooo... I'm good... Thanks. Over and out...
D. Dave