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+1 I was hoping for something by way of framing material. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers. ;)

I'll be anxious to see what sort of lean angle I can accomplish at MAM on Memorial Day. I have really firmed up my suspension, front and rear, per Jinks' recommendations; I have a feeling this will keep the hard parts from dragging. As for my peg feelers and/or knee sliders, well, I can only...

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Excellent. Then I added about 4mm for a grand total of ~19mm preload. Thanks again and let us know how your new fork springs work out.

Pic of the obviously "longer" male sliders.... And a quick edit: I'm 210 pounds w/o gear, FWIW. <!--EDIT|chain Reason for Edit: None given...|1115713646 -->

I just got back from an hour long shakedown run with Jinks' suspension setting suggestions. Before I lend my impressions, here are the numbers... Stock settings Fork preload: 5 lines showing (8 lines full soft; 0 lines full hard) Fork rebound damping: 3 clicks out from full hard Fork...

Bill, what was the stock thread measurement on the rear shock preload before you altered it? I'm guessing it was in the 10-15mm range (measuring exposed thread atop the locking collar)?

Many thanks Bill, I think I'll try this setup out tomorrow!

Nor me.... I've had good service from them for a number of years.

Glad I asked my friend! So what would you suggest for someone around 210 pounds? lines of preload left on forks mm thread showing on shock __ All ears, and thanks for a great thread.

Glad I asked my friend! So what would you suggest for someone around 210 pounds? lines of preload left on forks mm thread showing on shock __ All ears, and thanks for a great thread.

Click and scroll, last two entries on the Suzuki table... http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_susp_settings/#suzuki

Click and scroll, last two entries on the Suzuki table... http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_susp_settings/#suzuki

Hey Bill, I sent you an e-mail, did you get it?

Hey Bill, I sent you an e-mail, did you get it?