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Old 09-11-09, 05:52 PM   #1
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Default adjusting pre load rear

hi all,
can someone tell me if adjusting the preload on rear suspension on 07 sv650s k7 is a big job as my tip toe only touch ground and i need it lower to have more control ?

cheers guys
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Old 09-11-09, 06:22 PM   #2
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Default Re: adjusting pre load rear

You need to lower the bike height , not alter the suspension pre-load setting.

change your dog bones
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Old 09-11-09, 06:25 PM   #3
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Default Re: adjusting pre load rear

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You need to lower the bike height , not alter the suspension pre-load setting.

change your dog bones
as tim sais, altering the preload, does not alter the height of the bike, only the ammount the suspension moves.
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Old 09-11-09, 06:45 PM   #4
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Default Re: adjusting pre load rear

the bar labelled A on this.

http://attach.kawiforums.com/2006/05...733-0-7360.jpg

Longer ones lower the bike, shorter ones raise it.

Sorry if you know already, but thought it'd help. (do a search on here to see what size you need)

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Old 09-11-09, 07:29 PM   #5
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Default Re: adjusting pre load rear

Preload might help a bit, but it's a bodge.
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Old 09-11-09, 07:53 PM   #6
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Default Re: adjusting pre load rear

Good advice from everyone there - assuming the preload is correct presently.

If not, then there may be some lowering of the bike when it's set right.
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