suspension set-up

Im new to new bikes. I've always ridden '70s bikes. I just bought a '98 VTR and am loving it. Wow is it fun. I would like it to be as good as possible. It is stock save for the D208 sportmax tires and a steering damper.
Im wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how to set the adjustments for pre-load and dampening for my 185lb self and moderetly agressive ridding.
Thanks Steve

This should help http://www.sportrider.com/tech/suspension/

How do you like the 208's? I'm giving them consideration for my next set.

You'll find that the maximum preload on the front springs still gives excessive sag. I think they do that to make the bike less wheelie-prone for inexperienced riders. You can put a spacer in to bring the sag number in to spec, but the real problem is a prgressive spring rate which is overly soft in the initial portion of travel, then gets progressively stiffer. Constant rate springs help a lot.

WOW! That is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.
these new computers are turning out to be really handy.
I really like these tires. But I have no real referance.
I put new avon super venoms on my Norton and that was a vast improvement over the dunlop K 81's I fit years ago.
Regarding the D 208's The bike feels VERY "sticky to the curvy". I've heard that they wont last long. I rode a little in the rain. Comuting back from work. They felt good in the wet but that was only highway ridding and slow at that.
Your bike looks nice is it also a '98? I like the flush mount signals.
Thanks again for the link. It will come in handy.
Steve