Suspension advice: 2002 Aprilia RSV1000R: Setting the suspension for you

I have just bought a 2002 Aprilia RSV1000R Mille. I have no idea who has fiddled with the suspension in the past or how it’s set up now.

It will be a while before I get on a track to have it tweaked by someone who knows what they’re doing.

I’m a 12-stone, fast but sensible rider and a track fan. Can you give me a good base to start with so I don’t kill myself before the next track day?

I’m pretty sure it’s just compression, rebound and preload adjustable on this make and model.

Ride height at the back too I think. I’ve searched the web but there is so much conflicting information.
Pigdaddypete, MCN forums

Here’s a table we published back in 2003 that gives you some options to work with:

Stock	10 stone	16 stone
Front preload 10  turns from fully out	8 turns	10 turns
Front compression 13 clicks from fully out	10 clicks	13 clicks
Front rebound 17 clicks from fully out	17 clicks	16 clicks
Rear pre-load 24mm thread wound down	24mm	24mm
Rear compression 8 clicks from fully out	7 clicks	8 clicks
Rear rebound 40 clicks from fully out	40 clicks	38 clicks