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10-08-07, 07:12 PM
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Preload Settings
What would people recommend I set the front and rear to? I'm a 16 stone fat git who occasionally takes a pillion but I was wondering what people would recommend for my day to day use (Which is mainly Motorways and nice large A roads)
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10-08-07, 08:17 PM
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Re: Preload Settings
i'd recommend getting uprated progressive springs.
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10-08-07, 08:53 PM
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Re: Preload Settings
What Dan said!
 If the ride is ok then don't bother adjusting but if you are taking a pillion regularly then jacking up the preload at least one notch is recommended for the rear at least if not both. Thats just a general rule of thumb. Its definately a trial and error area and your own settings are probably no good to most other people unless they have your size, weight and riding style!I don't know why it works and I don't want to know why and I definately dont want to know how!   Its a long story!
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10-08-07, 09:33 PM
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Re: Preload Settings
Uprate the front springs and then set the static sag to 25-30 mm depending on preference/opinion.
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11-08-07, 11:05 AM
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Re: Preload Settings
In the same way you measure a girls static sag when she's stood at the bar?
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11-08-07, 04:25 PM
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Re: Preload Settings
Nope never been slapped by a motorbike, but now most of the girls I used to know have restraining orders against me.
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