Number plate touching tyre.
 

OK this may be a really thick thing to ask!

Took the SV out for the first time yesterday (me pillion).
Got up to Devils Bridge to see that the number plate had been touching the tyre the whole way there #-oNew number plate needed now :rolleyes:

Why would this be?

Does the suspension need sorting out?

Help!!!

Re: Suspension
 

check what the preload is on it maybe on the lowest, but the shock may be finished

Re: Suspension
 

Preload, when carrying pillion it is advised to increase preload on compensate for the extra weight. If however you both weigh normal amounts chances are you are already to weighty for the original shock to handle anyway, in which case it's stop riding two up with that amount of weight or uprate the shock.

Re: Suspension
 

The suspension should move through its entire travel, knackered or not, without the numberplate hitting anything.

Work that out first, then think about whether the suspension is working properly.

Re: Number plate touching tyre.
 

Im only just learning about bikes and the mechanics so you will have to bear with me Im afraid.

Re: Number plate touching tyre.
 

Has the rear suspension been lowered?? + as above.

JOHN

Re: Number plate touching tyre.
 

Can't the angle/position of the numberplate be adjusted?

Re: Number plate touching tyre.
 

nope unless stuck out well clear of the bike or hung from the swing arm

Re: Number plate touching tyre.
 

Some tail tidy's you can adjust. Well mine can anyway

Re: Number plate touching tyre.
 

Some do adjust.
It sounds like its a shock issue when pillion weights are on the shock