Suspension changes for touring with pillion

clutchmonkey · Post by **clutchmonkey** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 2:33 pm

Hey guys n gals, stupid question coming up!!!

I am off for a long weekend on the Storm with the missus but every time I take a pillion out the front feels a bit light so am thinking of stiffening up the rear shock for the weekend away.

Now I have never adjusted my rear shock before so am seeking advice. So firstly how do I do it and secondly any suggestions for settings with a 8 and a half stone passenger and a fully loaded tailpack?

Cheers all

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:54 pm

Have you been yet? Is I too late?

Oh well. I used to just add a notch on the rear preload spring (two with gear) and a couple of turns stiffer on the front to aid with braking. What you really need to do is to try a couple of settings with the two of you on there and then settle with a setting somewhere between comfort and handling, there is always a compromise between the two.

Pete.l

clutchmonkey · Post by **clutchmonkey** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:52 am

Thanks Pete, nope not been yet, infact after Bike fell over yesterday (stupid crap soft tarmac) I need to fix it first!!!!

Cheers