Suspension adjustments

[jj]

I may have to take my friend on pillion for a 45 miles journey tomorrow, he is a strapping 6ft4 Do you think I should adjust the suspension - Having never had adjustable suspension before - I ain't got a clue

[McF]

It's all down to personal preference. Strapping and 6'4" makes me think he's heavy, the main consideration.

I like my back end tight (said the actress...) and normally ride solo on about 50% adjustment. Taking a pillion (my ever so petite (in case she reads this!) wife) I normally preload to 100%.

I would suggest pre load to 100% and give it a try, probably better than starting off with a wallowing saggy rear suspension.

To adjust, remove left side panel, there is a large (2" dia) dial top, screw in clockwise to increase pre load. I think there are circa 3 full turns of adjustment, but a scale on the body should show how far you've turned it.
You may have adjustable rebound damper adjustment. There are 3 settings, try the middle to start. This needs a flat balde screw driver, adjustment is the screw at the bottow of the shocker. Hardest setting is fully clockwise.

Let's hear how it goes, good luck

[jj]

Thanks McF did what you said, felt okay, many thanks !

[McF]

I'm delighted it worked for you. Did you leave the suspension as it was or have you reset to your previous arrangement?

Any progress with the Speedo drive?

[jj]

I have left it as it is for now, as his bike is off the road.

Speedo cable didn't work, I shall be looking at it today, thankgoodness its the weekend I have had a hectic week.

Cheers

JJ