| Author | Message | ||
     Stou |
I have tried every possible setup for the rear suspension on my XB9SX and the conclusion is the spring of the rear shock is too stiff for me. I weight only 160 and at the softer position I can't get the proper sag. When I hit a bump in a curve (we got a lot of them here in Quebec), the rear lost contact with the road and skip a few inches (maybe not that much) from the right trajectory. So, I'm looking for a softer spring. Buell don't make other spring. We have Showa component on our bikes, maybe we can have it from Showa or for a jobber that make replacement parts for Showa. Anyone know if it's available somewhere? | ||
| Trac95ker |
What are your other suspension settings at? Check the compression and rebound settings. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
Your compression setting is too high if your skipping across the bumps. | ||
| Stou |
I tried many settings. Right now I have the spring to the softer adjustment, position 1, the rebound to 1,75 and compression to 2,25. I even tried everything to the lowest position and it still skipping across bumps...... | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
You can purchase a lighter spring weight spring from Hyperpro. Are you adjusting the front suspension as well as the rear? | ||
| Stou |
The front setup is great. I used a click softer than the spec for my weight in the owner's manual and it fell right. I really have hard time to setup the rear. Roads are really rough here and I really think I need a softer spring. When I ride on a good condition roads, the current setup is nice. But unfortunately, we don't have the same roads condition than you have in th US.....  I'll check at Hyperpro, thanks. | ||
| Tpoppa |
Here is a good page for troubleshooting suspension. http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0006_susp_trouble/index.html Stou, you may have a combination of "LACK OF REBOUND DAMPING (REAR SHOCK)" & "TOO MUCH COMPRESSION DAMPING (REAR SHOCK)" | ||
| Metalstorm |
Someone correct me if I'm wrong here but the preload adjustment effects sag more than anything else. It shouldn't really make a huge impact on the stiffening or softening the spring. I'd put the preload back up where it should be & turn your compression out some more & maybe rebound out a wee bit. Maybe try compression at 2 3/4 out from full in & rebound at 1 1/2 out from full in. At 160 lbs, having the rear preload down at the lowest setting will effect handling for the worse. | ||
| Metalstorm |
You did turn the adjustment screws all the way in until they were gently seated before turning them out to the manual specs right? Silly question I know but I was surprised to find out how many people overlook this. | ||
| Stou |
Tpoppa, thanks for the link. Interesting information. Metalstorm, I tried the lowest setting once to see the difference and how it react. Like I wrote earlier, I don't have this setting now. And yes.... I did the setup correctly as indicated in the manual. Turn the screws clockwise until seated and then turn them out to the spec. | ||
| Koz5150 |
Have you considered eating more? |
