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Posted by John Hopkins
 - July 29, 2013, 02:56:10 AM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on July 09, 2013, 11:10:11 AM

Nope 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 big fat 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.

Corrected that for you..Don't bother to thank me..

John.

Posted by Nanook
 - July 20, 2013, 22:11:59 PM

That is just confirming that i got to chang my spring or the complete shock. I'm 280lbs, and at 7 the shock is bottoming out quite often!

Posted by Gerhardberger
 - July 20, 2013, 14:36:14 PM

Hmmmm i've just checked it and the shock was at 6. I just moved it to 7. Let's see if I can find any improvement...

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - July 16, 2013, 07:48:58 AM

 I weigh 230 to 240 depending on winter weight and mine is at 6for the most part.

Posted by Gerhardberger
 - July 16, 2013, 05:15:58 AM

I weight 210Lbs....What do you think should be the best setting? When I ride with my wife we will be around 350Lbs....What setting would you choose for us ?  Can't wait to see present settings ;)

Posted by Gerhardberger
 - July 15, 2013, 06:53:52 AM

I'amazed by the pictures and the clear instructions. Tomorrow I will check the rear shock, as i touch always in serveral curves with my foodpads, when I drive with my wife in the back.

Posted by Ricardo
 - July 15, 2013, 03:35:06 AM

CDNRatMan - 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 PM

 Yes Lord GB I can be nice to most people....even people from 0hi0....lol.....

Posted by LarryInSeattle
 - July 12, 2013, 18:19:08 PM

I 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 PM

Nice pictures, Ratman.  You're not that bad of a guy, after all... ;D  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! :D

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - July 12, 2013, 15:12:22 PM

kw 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 PM

Don'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 PM

 Do 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 PM

and the rest...

Ricardo hope this is of use to you.

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