How to adjust rear shock?
 

My F2 has what looks to be a ride height or some type of adjustment collar on the single shock in the rear.

The manual says nothing about it.

What is this collar...seems to have 5 settings...and how to adjust?

(Will post a pic if needed...)

RE: How to adjust rear shock?
 

there should be 7 settings if i remember right.. its for the stiffness of the shock. the tool kit should have 2 spanner wrenches to adjust it.

RE: How to adjust rear shock?
 

page 22 of the manual..

spring adjuster:

the spring preload adjuster has 7 positions for different load or riding conditions. remove the right side cover and use the pin spanner and extension bar to adjust the rear shock.
positions 1 and 2 are for light load and smooth roads
position 3 is the standard positions
position 4-7 increase spring preload for a stiffer rear suspension and can be used when the motorcycle is more heavily loaded...

sorry that took so long i typed that right out of the manual..;)

RE: How to adjust rear shock?
 

You had to say that 'eh.

Thanks though....manual I have doesn't say **** about it...

RE: How to adjust rear shock?
 

LOL! yeah i have noticed for some reason that some of the manuals are different..i looked at the other manual that i have and itdidnt say jack about it either... i just wanted to let you knowthat iwasnt just blowing smoke[:'(]...but at least you know now.

RE: How to adjust rear shock?
 

when setting thepreload You want around 1 1/2 to 2 inches of sag. Basically with the help of a second person measure froma set spot on the swing arm too a set spot under theseat with nobody on the bike. Then sit on the seat with a hand on a wall to balance yourself, then have the second personmeasure from the same spots. Ifit sags more then 2 inches ad some preload.

RE: How to adjust rear shock?
 

Thanks to both you guys for the good info.:)

RE: How to adjust rear shock?
 

dialing a bike in is very rewarding. After You have set Your preload try lowering Your front end in 1/2 inch incrementstoo improve turn in on the bike. I have lowered my front end 1 inch, big improvement. ;)

RE: How to adjust rear shock?
 

Some suspension settings I have been messing with...

For a 190 lb. rider on a 1994 CBR 600 F-2, that has fairly new fluids and springs

I found that:

Front suspension spring pre-load should be about 2 1/2 turns out from soft

...about 2-3 bands showing.


Front rebound damping should be about 9 out from soft...soft being until it seats

counterclockwise to full soft. In other words...a bit stiff...not bouncy, floaty

but not so stiff that the tire is forced hard back to the top of the stroke should

you hit a bump.


Rear Suspension:

Rear spring preload is about at the 6 mark...

This can cause the tire to skid a bit coming down off of sharp bumps...

but also makes the bike good at flicking (changing directions) quickly.


Rear compression damping should be 80% towards hard.


Tire pressure is at 35 rear...32 front...Avon Viper Sports.


These settings are for pretty smooth roads...good grip...


Potholes though should be avoided or if no other choice...

braked over...smoothly...softly...