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Posted by alamogeorge
- May 26, 2011, 09:43:31 AMHmm...that's a good point. I hadn't thought about the front forks. I've got a lot of rattling and a rough ride up there. I'll look into those springs. Do they replace the oil or is this in addition to the oil. Never messed with forks so I don't know exactly what goes in there.
I hadn't considered going to 4 on the damper. The air was about 10 when I first got the bike and the guy was probably about 150. I figured that I had better go up a bit. Have only taken it around the block but it felt a little better.
Posted by Troll
- May 26, 2011, 08:01:38 AMAccording to the service manual, the correct air setting for bare bike with a 150 rider is atmospheric pressure. The manual goes on to say that the bike 's rear suspension should be completely extended. The air valves are then opened, and allowed to equalize. Hmmm, I did that (I'm about your size) and found that the pressure is about 10 psi loaded. The rear suspension is pretty compliant over bumps, and seems to be stable enough. The damping adjustment is a whole other ball game. It's for rebound, not compression damping. I have mine set to 4 to help keep the rear from excessive shaft jack under load, and minimize rear rise during hard stops. I put progressive suspension fork springs in this year, and I'm getting a good, solid front end load under braking, without the harsh and jarring ride it used to have.
Posted by alamogeorge
- May 25, 2011, 21:20:22 PMI understand that this is a question with many variables and preferences but I figure rather than hitting and missing I'd just ask and see if anyone close to my size can give me a good place to start.
I'm 240 lbs. I keep switching my damper setting back and forth between 2 and 3 and haven't decided where to leave it. Also I just aired both shocks to 30 psi (it was at about 10).
What have you found to be a good combo for a smooth gentle ride. The roads around here are pretty good. My street is a little bumpy but not teeth jarring bumpy. The rest of the roads are good for the most part.