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Posted by Ricardo
- July 15, 2013, 03:35:06 AMCDNRatMan - really much obliged! I've been busy all weekend and havent had time to check, but I will do so very soon. I can already see where I've haven't been looking right.
The instructions to "remove the side panel" had me fooled. I checked the immediate stuff covered right behind the panel it self and not really down into the depths of the chassis.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 12, 2013, 20:40:55 PMYes Lord GB I can be nice to most people....even people from 0hi0....lol.....
Posted by LarryInSeattle
- July 12, 2013, 18:19:08 PMI weigh in at 260. Mine was set at 5. I moved it to 7. Big improvement in the ride.
Posted by greenbarn
- July 12, 2013, 18:06:14 PMNice pictures, Ratman. You're not that bad of a guy, after all... 
That reminds me I need to check the adjustment on mine - I just never got around to it. You saved me the trouble of having to look all that stuff up! 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 12, 2013, 15:12:22 PMkw is correct my bike's PO was a wee person about 150 to 170 lbs and it was on 4 I am 240lbs a feather weight compared to some of the lads here.....mmmmmmmmm.........and I have mine at 6 and still have a bounce to the ride on some of our Northern frost heaves and potholes.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- July 12, 2013, 14:25:57 PMDon't know about aftermarket monoshock either, but can only endorse the importance of setting the shock on the 800 for your weight.
As most probably know, the factory setting is "4" for a 150 lb rider. Noticed this situation on my W650, which came before the Drifter...as soon as I turned the shock up, it really stiffened the rear end up and improved the ride. Based on the W650 experience and after reading the same 150 lb rider data in the Drifter manual, I turned it up one to "5." I weigh 195, ride solo and have been happy with that setting.
Whether you find your bolt or not....if it's adjustable....make the adjustment. You'll be glad you did.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 12, 2013, 13:33:45 PM Well never mentioned that, but I would venture that an after market would for most intents be close to the same? 
But if he posts pictures we would know what we are dealing with then.
Posted by Troll
- July 12, 2013, 13:27:52 PMDo you think he might have an aftermarket shock...that would explain his quandary. Nice pictures...should help everybody a lot.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 12, 2013, 12:38:08 PMand the rest...
Ricardo hope this is of use to you.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 12, 2013, 12:36:16 PMok here is the pictures as promised and a short note with each, hope this helps. No intent to insult anyone but I started right from basic go and went to the end.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 12, 2013, 10:04:45 AMok I'll do the same today just for you....lol
Posted by Ricardo
- July 12, 2013, 07:13:41 AMThanks, I've tried looking and I've tried to look. If I'm not thick, then I must be blind 
If all else fails, I'll take a photo and use a grid pattern and hopefully you guys can just simply point out the area to me, cause this is getting silly, heh.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 09, 2013, 11:38:43 AMyes you are correct, and like it said do not try to go from 7 to one clockwise or you can really mess up the shock. New shock runs around $450.00 CDN.
Posted by Nanook
- July 09, 2013, 11:27:26 AMIsn't it the higher the number the stiffer the suspension. Highestbeing 7?
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 09, 2013, 11:10:11 AMNope only ned to remove the outside cover, then look inside and towards the rear of the bike and you will see it, albeit you might need a flashlight if it is dark. The bolt is not right there jump in your face, you have to look for it. A 12mm socket on a power bar and ratchet works really well. I am a small guy only 5'11"and 240 lbs......mine is set on 6 all the time, I also ride solo 98% of the time so it is really comfortable there.