Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
Welcome back to another Hot Bike’s Tech Tips. In this installment, we are going to cover front and rear suspension basics on one of the late-model Softails, a 2022 Low Rider ST.
So, what is the point of suspension? Some people might say that a motorcycle suspension’s purpose or function is to make the ride more comfortable. That’s actually not the case. While a good suspension setup or a finely tuned application can, and does, make the ride more comfortable, ultimately, the main point of suspension is to keep the tire in contact with the road. When your tires are not in contact with the asphalt then basically you have no control of the motorcycle, which is obviously not ideal. Read the article on Hotbike.com for more information.
Welcome back to another Hot Bike’s Tech Tips. In this installment, we are going to cover front and rear suspension basics on one of the late-model Softails, a 2022 Low Rider ST.
So, what is the point of suspension? Some people might say that a motorcycle suspension’s purpose or function is to make the ride more comfortable. That’s actually not the case. While a good suspension setup or a finely tuned application can, and does, make the ride more comfortable, ultimately, the main point of suspension is to keep the tire in contact with the road. When your tires are not in contact with the asphalt then basically you have no control of the motorcycle, which is obviously not ideal. Read the article on Hotbike.com for more information.
