03-22-2021, 05:39 AM
Tev, Dave, Jfro and jtopiso: thanks for all input. Good points on tires. Yes, the OEM rear is beginning to square off slightly but on the other hand it resisted turning from day one so I don't think that's the main culprit. Also good thoughts on sag and ride height. As a result I went out today and tested again. And the improved feeling was still there. Very nice balance (for the type of bike) between willingness to turn and line stability. I then went another notch stiffer on the rear shocks (position 4 out of 5, i.e. next stiffest): not really an improvement. Same same, if anything slightly more vague steering.
So, ideal preload setting for me (80 kg with gear, no luggage, OEM tyres) is:
Front: 4 mm preload adjuster showing (see pic)
Rear: setting 3 out of 5 (5 stiffest)
So, ideal preload setting for me (80 kg with gear, no luggage, OEM tyres) is:
Front: 4 mm preload adjuster showing (see pic)
Rear: setting 3 out of 5 (5 stiffest)