Gentlemen, Howdy. Well it seems that what might have fallen in to my lap has slipped through my fingers. Once again. That machine I posted photos of recently seems to be beyond my grasp. Thought for sure this would be the one and I could take this young man at his word. This process is not doing my already low faith in mankind any good at all. Nonetheless, we are moving on. The Lord works in mysterious ways. Have come across a stocker. Which I would have been quite happy with all along. My current question is regarding suspension sag. At about 5.8" and 225, they don't call me Tiny. So exactly how is it done and what is the process? Can I do it myself? If not who can? What might the cost be? Additionally, are there any recommendations or opinions on settings? Is there a middle ground and such. So many questions so little time. Additionally, please wish me well in this latest pursuit. At some point this exercise in futility must come to a merciful end. I truly hope it does on this machine. Sorry for the length of this post. Thanks as always
That Sagging Feeling
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I've adjusted the front end myself, top and bottom but don't have a proper wrench for the rear. I go to a local Superbike shop and they adjust it. You sit on it geared up and they observe the sag, Then they adjust it and you get back on, repeat as needed until the height is right. Remember though, adjustments are limited even for a trick Ohlins shock and especially for a stock shock. I'm 6' and suited up, weigh 245 easy. At 60,000 miles with a couple adjustments over the years, it still works well enough for me.
There is no such thing. No specific factory setting.
Sag is set by body weight, and at 225lbs, you would benefit from different fork springs.
Search here for "Jinkster attacks suspension", it'll answer all your questions.
nosbig
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I agree with Sixpack, but at your weight you can get the factory suspension set really close. I am a bit heavier than you and I managed to get mine set up. Not as nice as 4 grand worth of Ohlins but still handles good. Plus it only cast me a couple of beer and a few zip ties. Only had to have the wife come out and help with the rear. Everything else I done alone.
bigoltool
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Lots of discussion and insight here.
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/threads/jinkster-attacks-suspension.89876/
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/threads/jinkster-attacks-suspension.89876/
You drive a truck.
If you pass through south central Va picking up a bike, hit me up.
I'm right off rt29(runs through center of state). There's easy truck parking close by too.
I'll set your set your sag, it'll only take a few minutes. It adjusts quickly. I've done many. I'm no expert, but I can make it ride right.
The only time is in raising and lowering the bike.
Awesome curves for testing start about 3 miles from my house.
If you pass through south central Va picking up a bike, hit me up.
I'm right off rt29(runs through center of state). There's easy truck parking close by too.
I'll set your set your sag, it'll only take a few minutes. It adjusts quickly. I've done many. I'm no expert, but I can make it ride right.
The only time is in raising and lowering the bike.
Awesome curves for testing start about 3 miles from my house.
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