I have been trying to setup my suspension for my weight... but i think i still can't get it right.... i still dun understand the 3 terms for
1) Preload
2) Tension &
3) Compression

ANyone able to help and explain to me? WHich one shld i adjust if i feel that there's no damping effect?

Shld i adjust the 'compression' if i feel that my suspensions are not compressed when i go over a bump?

I get tank slaps when riding fast over a serious bumpy road.

Pls help. Appreciated

 

do yourself a favor and get a manual and set it for stock settings. then you can adjust each adjustment up to 1/2 turn ether way without making it so it will throw you off.

 

i still need to noe wats preload, compression and tension. Thanks..

 

http://sportrider.com/tech/146_0402_susp/

 

i have a manual pdf format, will it tell me how to put the settings back to stock? the previous owner lowerd it and i have never ****ed with it, but now im kinda thinking i should pu tit back

 

Lowering a bike usually involves installing a lowering link and often raising the forks in the tubes. You would most likely need the stock rear part.

 

here Hong read and learn the lingo
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0006_susp_lingo/

 

Once u have read that then you can go on and read this
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0006_susp/
there are 6 sections, once finished you'll know almost everytrhing you need to know about suspension and how to set it up properly
good luck

 

yes i believe he put in a new spring? or possibly lowering link, so im ****ed?

 

Not really. The parts you need aren't that expensive. Find some girl or short riders and see if any of them still have the stock parts. They're useless to them so you should get them cheap.