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Rear shock adjustment for pillion and bags - alexzanutto_imp - 07-18-2021
Hi,
I did try to look for an existing thread but couldn't find any that helped me, so here it is:
The missus and I combine for 125kg (275lbs) give or take 5kg (10lbs). With luggage it tops at 145kg (320lbs).
Curretly the rear preload is set to the standard 2nd notch. Do you guys have any idea if I should adjust to the third or fourth?
The owners manual doesn't give ranges like other manuals do.
Also, would 20kg of luggage make a difference so big that I would have to go a notch higher than just with the missus on board? (Say if with the missus is third notch, with the additional luggage is fourth)
Thanks!
RE: Rear shock adjustment for pillion and bags - LakeWylieJoe_imp - 07-18-2021
I think the total load capacity for the bike is ~320lbs. I'd crank the pre-load all the way up and see if the initial sag and ride is acceptable.
Can somebody check my max load figure?
RE: Rear shock adjustment for pillion and bags - Cormanus - 07-18-2021
I reckon you should try the third notch, alex, and see how it feels.
RE: Rear shock adjustment for pillion and bags - alexzanutto_imp - 07-18-2021
(07-18-2021, 09:06 PM)LakeWylieJoe_imp Wrote: I think the total load capacity for the bike is ~320lbs. I'd crank the pre-load all the way up and see if the initial sag and ride is acceptable.@LakeWylieJoe the sticker under the saddle says 173kg or 381lbs
Can somebody check my max load figure?
@Cormanus That's what I did, also because I have no easy way to measure the sag with the missus and bag on (either she sits on the bike or measures the sag lol)
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RE: Rear shock adjustment for pillion and bags - Tev62 - 07-19-2021
I would go straight to fourth notch, i.e. last but one on the rear. If the bike is still a little slow to turn in you can also decrease the front fork preload one or two rings (anticlockwise). Best of all it takes just a few seconds and 100 yards to test so always worth testing out the new settings for what you find works best for you.
RE: Rear shock adjustment for pillion and bags - alexzanutto_imp - 07-20-2021
(07-19-2021, 03:41 AM)Tev62_imp Wrote: I would go straight to fourth notch, i.e. last but one on the rear. If the bike is still a little slow to turn in you can also decrease the front fork preload one or two rings (anticlockwise). Best of all it takes just a few seconds and 100 yards to test so always worth testing out the new settings for what you find works best for you.So, I did go for the 4th notch and it drives like it should (no wide corners or anything). Thanks!
I will try to adjust the fork preload as well and revert back!
'13 CB1100 A White
RE: Rear shock adjustment for pillion and bags - Tev62 - 07-20-2021
(07-20-2021, 12:59 AM)alexzanutto_imp Wrote:So, I did go for the 4th notch and it drives like it should (no wide corners or anything). Thanks!(07-19-2021, 03:41 AM)Tev62_imp Wrote: I would go straight to fourth notch, i.e. last but one on the rear. If the bike is still a little slow to turn in you can also decrease the front fork preload one or two rings (anticlockwise). Best of all it takes just a few seconds and 100 yards to test so always worth testing out the new settings for what you find works best for you.So, I did go for the 4th notch and it drives like it should (no wide corners or anything). Thanks!
I will try to adjust the fork preload as well and revert back!
'13 CB1100 A White
I will try to adjust the fork preload as well and revert back!
'13 CB1100 A White
Excellent, it doesn't take much to get this bike handling a treat.
