As some of you are probably aware, before my chameleon I hadn't set foot in the world of proper suspension. Now that I have however, I am trying to get as much out of it as possible.

So far whilst out on the trails I've fiddled with the rebound knob, just seeing what effect it has and trying to find a point I like.

My fork has so many adjustability things though, that I haven't touched so far and I was wondering if you guys could give me a bit of a hand.

I have a revalation 426 dual air u-turn something or other, and have read the manual on it, most of which makes sense, just unsure on one or two points.

First is air pressure. For starters do I have to get a suspension pump, I'm a bit tight on money and my floor pump will go up to a high enough pressure.

Assuming, that I find some way to increase tha air pressure, what should I change. I weigh about 120 pounds (manual recommends 120-135psi for the positive air pressure), but am taking the bike off some quite big things, so should I use a larger psi so it doesn't bottom out as quickly? So around about 155psi.

What about the negative air pressure. It says if you want more small bump sensitivity you should have it set higher than the positive air pressue. How much higher though? I presume the main downside of this is more bob, any other downsides I should know about?

The rebound setting on my fork I understand, and can merily fiddle with that until I find something that feels right.

Compression dampening I'm pretty sure I get as well, I only ever really have it fully open or fully locked though. One little question though. Will I damage my forks if I have then partially/fully locked at go off a drop? Haven't done it yet because I don't want to break them and wasn't sure.

Last but not least, what an earth is floodgate adjustment? What should I be doing with it and what effect does it have. I've set it up according to recommended weight in the manual, but don't have a clue why it's there.

I think thats about it, I know it's alot of questions, sorry. I probably sound like a complete nubbin as well, and that because, when it comes to suspension at least, I am.

Thanks in advance for any help you give. If anyone knows of a link that answers all these questions in simpletons terms, then feel free to post it and tell me to bugger off there. Be warned though, it may just result in more questions.