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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Default Suspension setting for a 135lb rider?? PLEASE ADVISE NEEDED

OK so i am a 130-140lb rider i believe my suspension is 100% as far as settings go. I have stiffend the front just a bit using a flat head but that was just to see what a diff. it would make. Anyway if any riders from 130-160lbs have changed their settings it would be great if you could tell me what there at to give me a good starting point to improve mine. Id like to do some knee scraping and feel ok doing it not keep saying "damn i hope it dont fall." LOL. Also i am new to bike suspension so how to i do the preload and what not. I am more of a car guy so please refrain from making jokes about how dumb i sound. Since I am being honest and not pretending i know what i am talking about and asking first so i dont look like an *** id hope this doesnt turn in to a post where everyone gangs up on the noob. LOL Thanks guys!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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It would be of serious benefit for you to spend a few bucks (it's cheap) to have someone set the sag and suspension up for you.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Here are some links that should get you started...

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/motor...ion/index.html

http://www.kgrant.co.uk/Per_Handling2.htm
 
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