Paoli Front fork adjustment.

SUSPENSION _ FRONT FORKS.

Here is a translation from the X4 Trials Team (Scorpa Italy) in Europe re front fork adjustment , it was specifically written for Scorpa Paoli Forks, but the concepts can be used across the board.

Standard settings from Scorpa/Paoli for the 2007 Front Forks are:

Left Leg (Pre-load): 4.5 turns

Right Leg (rebound/Compression):

9 Clicks anti-clockwise (31 clicks in total - turn fully clockwise until stopped, then 9 turns back.)

The Front Forks Adjustment.

Given the fact that the calibration standard, represents the ideal compromise for those approaching Trials riding, it is equally true that the aggressive expert requires a different calibration , as does the beginner.

We begin by doing a proper background on the three key variables which must be taken into account:

Rider Weight . Average weight for which suspensions are calibrated in general is about 72/75 kg. It's quite easy to understand the importance of setting fork spring preload (for any turndown is a preload of approximately 5 kg), in fact, our weight and our riding characteristics can be optimized in a significant way.
2.

Operating temperature. Important considering the average seasonal temperatures at which the bike is used, and consequently opt for a suitable oil to ensure good fluency. Usually you use a fork with oil SAE 5 (degree of viscosity), this is adapted to the condition of medium temperate countries.

To make consistant use of our suspension you should then use during the coldest winter oil with a 2.5 SAE extremely liquid, and then in the spring months return to classic SAE 5, and then use in the summer months warmest a SAE 7 , 5 or 10 if temperatures rise above thirty degrees.

Geography and terrian. Finally consider the characteristics of the land where the bike is most used, and the related weather .The geological column serves to better understand the following table.

Preload	Hard	Medium	Soft
Alps - rocks, large boulders, plenty of grip.	Tension the spring and the hydraulic system for greater stability and reactivity
Flat - smooth stones, wet underbrush.		Calibration medium with the opportunity to make softer suspensions settings if the ground becomes wet.
Loose and smooth rocks, mud, clay soils- low grip.			Get a little wild in the spring in proportion hydraulics (a turn of spring - four turns of rebound)

COMPRESSION

EXTENSION

It is clear to all holders of motorcycle transalpine, goodness product Paioli mounted equipment from Scorpa first, and then we need only To make everything easier understanding try to divide the table into several possibilities:

Calibration	Hard	Medium	Soft
Aggressive	This rider requires a modern calibration fork - very free glide that is extremely sensitivity to the hydraulic braking and very present in the bottom-race to better mitigate large compressions or distensions to which they are subjected in expert Trials competition. I recommend light oil (2.5 - 5W) that does not foam, and rebound settings open 7 / 9 turns.
Old Style		For those who are technically trained to ride older twin shock motorcycles, the calibration is ideal with the fork (from open) closed 5 / 8 turns. This calibration will help us cover the training with less tendency to harden in the arms down / climbs and stony banks.
Beginner			Keep the standard settings will be useful to learn more about the bike. One should reach a sufficient technical level, when then humbly questioning calibration of your motorcycles.

The truth is there is no setting that is good for everybody. We all have our own styles, and we all need different things from our bikes. Try different settings, but do things one at a time (and take notes!) Go from Hard to Soft on the compression adjuster (yes from rock hard to all the way off) and see how it feels. Play with different preload adjustments. The height the fork tubes as set in the triple clamps also really effects handling. Don't be shy to try stuff, just keep good notes so you can return to previous set ups.

All the best.

The Hell Team.