im a new rider this is my first bike dont do anything to extreme but i like to ride fast and take the corners but i was wondering would my weight efect ow the bike handeled i weigh 300 and im 6'1" havent had any problems yet but before i get too comfortable i would like so info from more experience riders oh and im out of south houston friendswood area if there are any riders on here from there let me know lookin for some ridein buddies ty kyle

 

The bike can handle 300 lbs, but the suspension will need to be adjusted. Your probably going to need to reset the ride height, specifically the preload on the rear shock so the bike doesn't sag in the back. More anti-dive in the front, and probably a little extra rebound damping on both thr front and rear suspension.

If this is really your 'first' bike, your going to have your hands full. I would not classify this as a beginner bike! Be careful!!

 

thanks for the info this is my first bike had it for about 4mo. dont know the limits of it yet havent got to crazy yet she still scares me got it up to 165 in a streight line ad took some ok corners which im really lovein i first lowered the bike but didnt like that at all put it back to stock hight and just pushin it little by little thanks for the warning tho

 

yeah my bike is my first one and i can tell you i stepped in over my head...it scares the crap outta me and ive already put it down once and cracked the alternator cover, putting sliders on it though so that doesnt happen again you live and learn. im taking it slow but any pointers would be good, luckily i live next to a guy whos been riding for several years and had helped me along so far

 

Being 300 lbs and 6-1, you want to stiffen the suspension and increase bothe the front and rear preload to prevent bottoming out. Front preload can be adjusted by turning the top 14mm "bolt" on the fork caps(clockwise to increase). Also stiffen the front compression(how fast the forks compress) by turning the BOTTOM adjustment screws near the axle(S=soft H=hard). Make sure they're adjusted equally. For now I wouldn't mess with the rebound. The rear preload can be adjusted by turning the "spanner" ring located on the topside of your shock spring. Your factory tool kit will have the appropriate spanner wrench, or you can buy it at any bike shop. The rear compression adjuster can be found on the nitrogen reservoir with the same screw type as the front. Make small adjustments and figure out what feels best for you.