Suspension changes for touring with pillion

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clutchmonkey
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Suspension changes for touring with pillion

Post by clutchmonkey »

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
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Pete.L
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Post by Pete.L »

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.

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Post by clutchmonkey »

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

Cheers
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