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I think an easier way would be to say, "Static Sag" i.e. the sag the bike has with no rider on board, i.e. it's own weight. and "Rider Sag" i.e. the sag when a rider is sat on the bike.
I personally always set the "Static Sag" first, as this gave you the bikes ideal measurement's then I would do the "Rider Sag" and use the Ohlins sheet to work out whether I need softer springs or harder springs.
Remember that "Preload" only alters the ride height of the bike, not how far the suspension will compress.
"Compression" only slows down or speeds up the springs compression.
"Rebound" is the Opposite of Compression, it slows down or speeds up the extension (rise) of the suspension.
By sticking to those simple rules you can not go far wrong.
Once you go past those workings you enter the realm of a wizard's black art of suspension, oil thickness (Weight), Pistons, Oil shims, bypass shims, Air gaps etc the list is endless and you will fry your brain.
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