Hey guys, another question for you experts

How should I adjust my rear shock to allow for riding with a passenger? What would the optimal settings be? Figure a combined weight of 310-320 pounds.

I think there's two adjustments on the shock but I'm not certain. One setting is easily accessible (right in the fearing) and the other requires a wrench and removal of a few items.

Thanks!

Rabid

 

[QUOTE=Rabid;749800]Hey guys, another question for you experts

How should I adjust my rear shock to allow for riding with a passenger? What would the optimal settings be? Figure a combined weight of 310-320 pounds.

I think there's two adjustments on the shock but I'm not certain. One setting is easily accessible (right in the fearing) and the other requires a wrench and removal of a few items.

Thanks!

Just try to do nothing , or check the adjusment baton on the left side ( be sure is on the "3" pos.) on the body of shock !
P.S.
Ride safely !

 

The rebound damping adjuster is located behind the muffler heatshield just underneath the right drivers footpeg- it should be accessable without removing the shield- there's a cutout in the shield to allow access. Turn clockwise to increase damping.

 

No schock adjustment requires removal of anything.

You adjust your pre-load at the top of the shock via a hole in the fairing. Just use a 8mm T Bar of suitable length. Adjust it so you have 3/4 Inch of sag. If you cant be stuffed measuring, just wind it all the way clockwise.

Rebound is at the bottom. I'd reccomend full rebound. (all the way clockwise)

 

The "by the book" method of setting the shock pre-load is by SAG.

Put bike on ctr stand and measure from rear axle straight up to a fixed piont on body/frame.

Put bike on wheels - Sit on bike (with pillion ) and get someone to remeasure the same two points.

Most manuals recommend the difference to be appx 35mm for the rear SAG.