suspension set up
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I paid $35 to have a shop in San Diego, CA do mine (for my weight and riding style). have you gone over JINKSTER's thread: https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/maintenance-do-yourself/89876-jinkster-attacks-suspension.html
At 280# you'll need to get different springs to get the setup correct.
you would need new springs for the front and rear. It would be good to have the shock reworked as well.
I got a quote for $500 for new fork springs installed and another $300 to put a new spring on the rear shock (installed). I weigh 300 lbs, so I have the same problem. I currently have the preload on both ends cranked up pretty high and the rebound also to handle the springing. Bike handles pretty well, but is very harsh, almost like a race bike. This actually works for me because I like the bike pretty stiff anyway, but for general street riding it would be great to get a little more plush ride.
goto a small shop that can setup your suspension. If they don't ask you to gear up and sit on the bike then ove on to the next shop. To setup the suspension you need to be on the bike with gear to get an accurate weight and balance while setting up the suspension.
Put a ziptie around your fork leg and see how much fork travel you are using. If the ziptie never reaches the bottom, the suspension is workable as is. You are a big fella but many times your stock suspension works pretty well if you properly set the adjustments. If the suspension bottoms out on every ride, then you really should upgrade the suspension. I wouldn't get excited about the rear, it's designed to haul heavy loads. The forks are a different story.
If you do decide on upgrading your suspension I'd suggest you go to your local track and get advise from the suspension vendor. He can upgrade your suspension and more importantly help you tune the suspension to suit you. I can't stress how important it is to have a professional help you set up your upgraded suspension. I have seen this over and over again where people buy suspension parts or send their forks/shock off to an internet supplier then have no idea how to set it up. The end results is a bike that rides like a turd.
If you do decide on upgrading your suspension I'd suggest you go to your local track and get advise from the suspension vendor. He can upgrade your suspension and more importantly help you tune the suspension to suit you. I can't stress how important it is to have a professional help you set up your upgraded suspension. I have seen this over and over again where people buy suspension parts or send their forks/shock off to an internet supplier then have no idea how to set it up. The end results is a bike that rides like a turd.
Too much bounce usually means not enough rebound dampening.
It isn't just bottoming out the suspension that is an issue. If the springs are too soft you won't be able to get the sag set correctly. Trying to use compression and rebound to compensate for this isn't a good thing. Tuff has it right though, seek professional help to get it correct. If possible, be there with the bike so the suspension guy can take measurements with you on the bike.
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