Content Index

Below is a full list of published and potential future articles.

Article #StatusCategoryTypeOrder #Tech Article/ Video Description
6PublishedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aA method for removing stubborn screws with an air hammer
5PublishedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics2Damping Force Part 1: How does suspension create damping force?
4PublishedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics1Introduction: Introduction and homepage for the Suspension Basics series.
3PublishedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aHow does a non-reservoir snowmobile shock damping change over time?
2PublishedSnowmobileDo It Yourselfn/aHow to change the oil on a skidoo shock
1PublishedGarageProduct Reviewn/aNeedle scaler product review
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aA method for removing shock top caps that have a hole in the cap
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aHow does a reservoir snowmobile shock damping change over time?
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aA helpful method for removing frozen nuts with a grinder
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics3Damping Force Part 2: Why is there nitrogen or air inside suspension?
TBDPlannedSnowmobileProduct Reviewn/aReservoir vs non-reservoir snowmobile shock purchase decision guide
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aTips for connecting test wires to small wiring connectors
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aTip for keeping the nylon spacer on the bolt on aftermarket radiator braces.
TBDPlannedSnowmobileConceptual Infon/aWhy do non-reservoir shocks get water inside them?
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aFork seal resistance (SKF vs OEM KYB)
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aFork seal resistance
TBDPlannedDirt BikeConceptual Infon/aHow to assess suspension performance on a Dirt Bike
TBDPlannedDirt BikeConceptual Infon/aBib Mousse vs Tubliss vs tubes (dirt bike)
TBDPlannedDirt BikeConceptual Infon/aWP linkage vs pds work capability
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aHow to build a fast dump pit stop fuel can
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aHow to properly bleed a WP shock manually
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aHow to adjust the power valve spring on KTM 2 stroke engines
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aHow to properly bleed a WP shock with a vacuum bleeder
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aBib Mousse install and maintenance
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aHow to rebuild a dirt bike shock
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aHow to rebuild a dirt bike fork (showa SFF)
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aHow to rebuild a dirt bike fork (4CS)
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aHow to rebuild a dirt bike fork (AER)
TBDPlannedDirt BikeDo It Yourselfn/aHow to rebuild a dirt bike fork (Cone Valve)
TBDPlannedDirt BikeProduct Reviewn/aRekluse clutch product review
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aDamping curves for different clicker settings (KYB shock)
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aDamping curves for different clicker settings (WP 16+ linkage shock)
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aDamping curves for different clicker settings (WP closed cartridge fork)
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aBalancing dirt bike wheel/ tire assemblies
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aDirt bike tire rubber hardness info
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aPerformance differences for shock with IFP versus bladder
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aWP linkage vs pds leverage ratio information
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aKYB fork spring force curves based on oil volume
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aWP open bath fork spring force curves based on oil volume
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aWP Xplor fork spring force curves based on oil volume
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aWP AER fork spring curves based on oil volume and air pressure
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aWhat effect does different viscosity oil have on force curves for a dirt bike fork?
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aWhat effect does different viscosity oil have on force curves for a dirt bike shock?
TBDPlannedDirt BikeTest Resultn/aWP closed cartridge fork spring force curves based on oil volume
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aProper tire rotation (including info on feathering)
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aMethods of locking threads
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aTypes of cutting methods on a milling machine
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aDrill press vs milling machine for home machining
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aTypes of cutting methods on a lathe
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aHand wheel vs digital readout on milling machines and lathes
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aMeasurement methods and their relative accuracy
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aThermal growth of different materials
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aMachining an interference fit between parts
TBDPlannedGarageConceptual Infon/aHigh cycle (fatigue) failure vs low cycle (yield) failure
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aMethods of repairing threads
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to set up digital readouts on a lathe or milling machine
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aRust Removal methods
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to set the pre-load on dirt bike headset bearings
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to pack linkage bearings with grease on a dirt bike
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to set up a trailer to transport the maximum # of dirt bikes
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aMaking a pin spanner for KYB headset bearings
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to pack headset bearings with grease on a dirt bike
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to make a tool to hold a WP open bath fork cartridge during assembly
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to make a tool to hold a 4CS cartridge during assembly
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to make a tool that allows use of a torque wrench on any wrench
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to make tools that are round and have an inside flat
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to rustproof the inside of trailer or vehicle frame members
TBDPlannedGarageDo It Yourselfn/aHow to calculate torque value if your torque wrench pivot point is offset
TBDPlannedGarageProduct Reviewn/aOverview of Loctite thread lockers
TBDPlannedGarageProduct Reviewn/aBest sealant to repair seams on a trailer roof
TBDPlannedGarageTest Resultn/aRelative accuracy of different torque methods
TBDPlannedSnowmobileConceptual Infon/aSnowmobile suspension valving concepts
TBDPlannedSnowmobileConceptual Infon/aDirt bike suspension valving concepts
TBDPlannedSnowmobileConceptual Infon/aHow to assess suspension performance on a snowmobile
TBDPlannedSnowmobileConceptual Infon/aHow to adjust snowmobile clutch for best performance
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aWhat effect does different viscosity oil have on force curves for a snowmobile shock?
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aNon-reservoir vs reservoir shock temperature differences (ride testing)
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aRmotion vs sc5 leverage ratio information
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aRmotion vs sc5 spring rate info
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aSC5 spring rate comparisons
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aRmotion spring rate comparisons
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aRmotion vs SC5 work capability
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aHygear spring spacer vs stock spring spacers
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aStock Skidoo damping curves
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aDamping curves for different clicker settings (skidoo shocks)
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aSnowmobile steering effort
TBDPlannedSnowmobileTest Resultn/aTop speed characteristics of studded vs not studded snowmobile
TBDPlannedSuspensionConceptual Infon/aWhat is a dyno and why is it important for suspension development?
TBDPlannedSuspensionConceptual Infon/aDesigning shim stacks to make sure the shims don't have excessive stress
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics1Damping Forces: What does the base valve do on typical forks?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics2Damping Forces: What does the mid valve do on typical forks?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics3Damping Forces: What does the mid-valve on WP 4CS forks do?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics4Damping Forces: What does a cone valve on a WP cone valve fork do?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics5Damping Forces: How do the typical clickers on forks change damping force?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics6Damping Forces: What does the Compression adjuster on Xplor forks do?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics7Bottoming Control: How do Xplor forks accomplish position sensitive damping force?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics8Bottoming Control: How closed chamber forks accomplish position sensitive damping?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics9Bottoming Control: How do open bath forks accomplish position sensitive damping?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics10Spring Forces: What affect does internal oil volume have on fork spring rate?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics11Spring Forces: What types of dirt bike air springs exist?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Fork Basics12Spring Forces: Why do some air sprung forks have an external reservoir?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Shock Basicsn/aLeverage Ratio Part 3: How does a PDS shock accomplish position sensitive damping?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Dirt Bike Shock Basicsn/aLeverage Ratio Part 4: How does an Xplor shock accomplish position sensitive damping?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics4Damping Force Part 3: How is oil flow regulated in suspension?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics5Damping Force Part 4: Why do some shocks have an external oil reservoir?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics6Damping Force Part 5: Why do some shocks use a floating piston or a bladder?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics7Damping Force Part 6: How do the clickers change suspension forces?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics8Spring Forces Part 1: What is spring rate?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics9Spring Forces Part 2: What is the difference between linear and progressive springs?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics10Spring Forces Part 3: Why does internal oil volume have an effect on spring force?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics11Spring Forces Part 4: What is a dual rate spring setup?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics12Spring Forces Part 5: How does an air spring function?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics13Spring Forces Part 6: Why do some air sprung forks have an external air reservoir?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics14Leverage Ratio Part 1: What is leverage ratio?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics15Leverage Ratio Part 2: Digressive vs Linear vs Progressive leverage ratios.
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics16Leverage Ratio Part 3: Non-linkage leverage ratio information.
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics17Leverage Ratio Part 4: Linkage leverage ratio information.
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics18Leverage Ratio Part 5: "Leverage Ratio" from position sensitive damping.
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics19Leverage Ratio Part 6: Examples of position sensitive fork and shock designs.
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics20Conclusion Part 1: What is "Work" and how does it relate to suspension?
TBDPlannedSuspensionSeries: Suspension Basics21Conclusion Part 2: Introduction to Springs, Dampers, and Leverage Ratios
TBDPlannedTripsTripsn/aOverview of my Dewitt to Buffalo snowmobile trip
TBDPlannedTripsTripsn/aOverview of my snowmobile backpacking trip to Quebec Canada
TBDPlannedTripsTripsn/aOverview of a snowmobiling trip to Ontario Canada
TBDPlannedTripsTripsn/aOverview of trip when I joined Bent Badly Racing to go to Arizona and Utah