November 22, 2024

Hard Enduro Suspension || Common Suspension Mistakes, Setup Philosophy & Differences Between Motorsports Disciplines - Justin Waddington / Shock Logic || Ep.24

37 minutes

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“Why is my off-road bike suspension killing my confidence?”

Join us as we dive deep into the mysterious world of motorcycle suspension with Justin Waddington, the founder of Shock Logic. Ever wondered why your bike feels terrible on certain terrains, or why professional riders seem to glide effortlessly over impossible obstacles? In this episode we guide you to understanding suspension and transforming your riding experience.

Justin breaks down the critical secrets of suspension including:

- The #1 mistake riders make that destroys their bike's performance

- How to set up your suspension

- The difference between low-speed and high-speed compression

- Why professional hard enduro riders spend hundreds of hours just testing suspension

Whether you're a weekend warrior or aspiring to compete, this episode will boost your riding confidence and help you understand what's really happening underneath your bike. Lastly, it’ll give you some pointers on how to make your bike feel like it's perfectly tuned for YOU.

From his background in motorsport to working with top-tier racing teams, Justin provides practical, no-nonsense advice that will change how you think about your motorcycle's suspension. You'll learn how small adjustments can dramatically improve your riding experience.

If you want to ride faster, safer, and with more confidence, this episode is an absolute must-listen for every dirt bike and off-road motorcycle enthusiast.

Chapters

0:00 Justin from Shock Logic introduction

4:12 Common mistakes people make with suspension

7:00 Differences between MX/SX and Hard Enduro suspension setup

9:20 Setting up Hard Enduro suspension

13:07 What do the Pro’s do to set up their suspension?

16:10 Process to set up your suspension

22:00 Common performance suspension parts

26:00 Support with suspension set-up

29:50 The difference between High-speed and Low-speed dampening

34:00 Reach out to Shock Logic for support on your set-up

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