10-08-2013, 05:40 AM
(10-08-2013, 03:49 AM)AzBob_imp Wrote:(10-07-2013, 07:12 AM)Joola_imp Wrote: I never had an issue with the stock preload but decided to try out adjusting the preload per many of the discussions here. I found it to adversly affect the ride quality compared to the stock preload and I adjusted back after one ride.
I'm 6' and 160 pounds and felt like I was about to get launched into orbit on a few bumps I've hit comfortably before. I'll try playing around some more and see if anything sits better with me.
The reason is because Japanese bikes are generally set up by default for 160lbs people. Which is why the stock adjustments don't work for your average 'merican. :-) (me included)
I wondered about that before I did anything but figured if they went to the lengths of making a taller seat than the standard Japanese seat, maybe they'd have changed something with the preload too. Regardless, still thrilled with the bike so I'm not complaining
