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Author Message   Shovelheadwolf Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 01:02 am:        Been riding my new (for me) 04 XB9S for a week now. Been cooler and rainy most of the week, good thing the weekend was stellar. Need some info on setting up the front and rear suspension to suit a little more aggressive riding and my 270 lbs. The rear shock is on the second click only. Should I get my genuine Buell shock wrench and put a snipe on it and crank it up a bit? I tried just by hand and it wasn't budging, A handful of front brake also allows for some seriously spongy slop in the front end. The couple of small wheelies I have tried have not inspired me to loft the front tire as I don't want it to prang when I land it. Any and all info is appreciated here or same nic at yahoo.   12r Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 03:25 am:        u need to set your suspension to stock-ish: R preload 6 maybe 7 R compression fully clockwise then 3/4 to 1 turn anticlockwise R rebound fully clockwise then 1/2 to 3/4 turn anticlockwise (maybe less - it does make a difference) F preload 3 lines showing, maybe 2 F compression 1 turn out F rebound 1 turn out (comments as per R rebound) If you have std Dunlops fit something (anything) else (Mich Pilot Power, Pirelli Diablo) Enjoy !   M1combat Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 11:09 am:        Yeah, I'd set the suspension to the factory settings. They really work well. For tires, I like the Metzelers my self.   Dagwood Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 11:52 am:        Try this... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/37123.html   Buellerx Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 11:54 am:        I was riding on the settings recommended in the users manual for about a year. then I set up the bike using these settings http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/14114.jpg It was like riding a whole different bike. I could kick myself for riding it set up the other way for so long.   Shovelheadwolf Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 12:35 pm:        Very kool, thanks for the link with the chart gents... Am heading out now and will try it out!   Shovelheadwolf Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 12:37 am:        Thanks again for the help. The front is down to 2.5 rings and the rear is jacked to support my weight. Wholly merde what a difference!. Now to play with the fine tuning a little. Going to go search the board for air cleaner tips. Thanks!   Shovelheadwolf Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 12:41 am:        Oh... btw, picked up a nail in the back tire so have gone to a 180 upgrade and a better sport tire.

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