| Author | Message | ||
     Buell12hundo |
hey guy's just wondering if the break in on the bike has to be per owners manual and movie? I road my 12r yesterday 91 miles and did not over rev or go over 80mph the highest rpm was 4500, I know I had to take it easy so I did but I did not fallow the book to the letter. Its hard trying not to ride this bike hard can't waite thanks Ty | ||
| Buell12hundo |
1 more question guys and I know this is suppose to be in the knowledge section but could't find it. n-e-way I am wondering about the suspension settings for a 195lbs rider and in the book it tells u what to set it at but were am i starting at? don't know if dealer is knowledgeable in that area so need to set it right | ||
| 12bolt |
The directions in the book will get you to a good starting point. After you get more comfortable with the bike you can play with the settings. There are a few charts floating around on here somewhere about more aggressive settings. Enjoy the ride. I took it pretty easy on my 12r for the first 500 miles but let me tell you it ain't easy.  | ||
| Buell12hundo |
12bolt thanks for the reply and I am taking it easy just not by the book. The suspension feels good now but after brake in when i can ride harder i will reset | ||
| 12bolt |
My bike came from the dealer with the suspension setting way off from what the book said. It was set up for like a 200lb rider on the front and the rear was set up for like a 130lb rider. But like you said, not much use tweeking the suspension on a bike your not familiar with yet and can't ride fast anyway. | ||
| 12bolt |
If you do a search for "suspension settings" you should come up with lots of good reading material. | ||
| Buell12hundo |
12bolt THANKS for the info, now im off to the dealer cause my low beam dosn't work (just bought yesterday) but im not complaining get to ride to the store hehe Ty | ||
| New12r |
12bolt, Setting the suspension no matter how fast you ride will make a huge difference, set it as per the manual, It will give you instruction on how to set it up and go ride, you will notice a difference. | ||
| 12bolt |
New12r- I agree, I would caution tweeking the suspension to much from manual instructions till you get to know her. |
