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Adjust rear preload for extra weight


Pjcliffo

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Our model is easy to adjust rear preload. Has any one worked out adjustments for rear topbox, panniers or pillion combinations. I have noticed my large Honda top box does affect handling when I take it off. Adding each of the above may require a preload adjustment. Advice please before I start fiddling. 

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Hi pj

heres how Dave moss set my bike up for our South Island trip earlier this year. 

 

Total weight with rider,  pillion and luggage was 190 kg.

 

one or two lines showing on front forks. Rebound half turn from max hard.

 

rear shock, I had two or three lines showing and rebound at half turn out from max hard.

tyre pressures plus 6psi front and rear.

 

use it as starting point and tweak from there I suggest

cheers

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2 hours ago, thecat said:

Hi pj

heres how Dave moss set my bike up for our South Island trip earlier this year. 

 

Total weight with rider,  pillion and luggage was 190 kg.

 

one or two lines showing on front forks. Rebound half turn from max hard.

 

rear shock, I had two or three lines showing and rebound at half turn out from max hard.

tyre pressures plus 6psi front and rear.

 

use it as starting point and tweak from there I suggest

cheers

Thanks that's very helpful

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