flyingbrick
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Hi guys, hope everyone is happy and well.
Finally started doing some kms on my 09 (bought it while I had a broken arm) and it's become very obvious that the rear suspension preload was set far too high. Now I have done this before on dirt bikes without problem but this bike seems odd.
Note, I have reduced rear spring preload drastically to get these numbers. Guessing it was set for a pillion as had zero static sag and about 2mm with me.
Measurements are as follows, measurements are all referenced to the free (unloaded/hanging) sag measurement. All in mm.
Front, static sag = 30. With rider = 33.
Rear, static sag = 15. With rider = 32.
I have a few issues with these numbers.
Firstly, the front seems to have a huge amount of static sag and bugger all rider sag. Just 3mm more once I get on. Secondly, the rear static sag seems a little high, and the loaded sag seems a little low (for road use, but I genuinely have no idea). My research suggests 10mm of thread showing on the rear shock above the nuts is a good starting point. I have about 2mm.
What are peoples thoughts? I wonder if I have a heavier rate rear spring (currently trying to find a stocker)
I weigh 86kg, measurements done without riding gear. Not ideal but will be closer than before!
Finally started doing some kms on my 09 (bought it while I had a broken arm) and it's become very obvious that the rear suspension preload was set far too high. Now I have done this before on dirt bikes without problem but this bike seems odd.
Note, I have reduced rear spring preload drastically to get these numbers. Guessing it was set for a pillion as had zero static sag and about 2mm with me.
Measurements are as follows, measurements are all referenced to the free (unloaded/hanging) sag measurement. All in mm.
Front, static sag = 30. With rider = 33.
Rear, static sag = 15. With rider = 32.
I have a few issues with these numbers.
Firstly, the front seems to have a huge amount of static sag and bugger all rider sag. Just 3mm more once I get on. Secondly, the rear static sag seems a little high, and the loaded sag seems a little low (for road use, but I genuinely have no idea). My research suggests 10mm of thread showing on the rear shock above the nuts is a good starting point. I have about 2mm.
What are peoples thoughts? I wonder if I have a heavier rate rear spring (currently trying to find a stocker)
I weigh 86kg, measurements done without riding gear. Not ideal but will be closer than before!