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Migs16
Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

so i tuned my suspension to my weight and stuff today. i weigh about 163 and im still gaining. so i set it for the 165 and up settings. and when i took it out for a ride it was very stiff and like i felt every little bump. is that normal or should i make it softer?
she did handle a little tighter but im just not sure what to feel for. should i just leave it to its setting?
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Dio
Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have both of mine set at the recommendations in the owners manuals. I weigh about a hundred pounds more than you, but I think the ride is smoother than either of my big HD baggers (Electra-Glide Classic and Road Glide). It's a personal preference, and the settings in the owners manual are just a very good starting point. Fine tune to your preference.
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Gunut75
Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 10:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I lightened up the comp dampening. Mine was a little stiff, and I dropped a quarter turn or so lighter. Lightened right up. I do 30 mile commutes though, and prefer the plush ride. YMMV.
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Migs16
Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yaa i think ill do that. its just a little to stiff for me. il take a quarter turn off and see how that rides. thanks again
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Gunut75
Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 11:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thats where a few tries cumulatively resulted in. Start with 1/8 turn or so. A little here can make a big difference. If it gets too loose, you need to go to full on, and back it off as per the manual. Cold to warm weather is less than 1/16 of a turn on my bike. 1/4 turn is actually a lot.
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