Off topic what part of NJ are you from?

 

Xuracing - Lodi

I see the guides on how to adjust the suspension, and they say:


Step 1: First find the fully UNLOADED length of your rear suspension. Put your bike on its center stand. If you do not have a center stand find a means of lifting the rear wheel up under the engine so that there is no weight (including the weight of the bike) on the rear axle and wheel. Do not use a rear wheel bike stand as there is still the weight of the bike on the swing arm.


So now my question is, what is the best way to measure this since our bikes don't have center stands?

 

If the bike is kicking you in the butt going over bumps try taking the collar on the rear shock to a smaller number. This is the preload setting for the rear suspension. the smaller the number the less tension on the spring... also if you are a shortass it will lower the seat slightly.

 

That unloaded part is misleading. They want you to start by measuring and setting your sag. I haven't found a reasonable way to do this alone, which is why I haven't done any measurements. Some folks are able to suspend their bikes by the rafters in their garage, but it's not an option for me.

I'd recommend returning your suspension to the stock settings, which is 3 rear preload and 3 lines showing front preload. Then you can adjust compression and rebound by bouncing on the bike.
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