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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 02:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Recommended Suspension Settings: 2008-10 XB12X/XB12XP. NOT XT! Scroll down for that!

LOAD***FRONT FORKSREAR SHOCK
LBKG*PRELOAD: TURNS IN FROM MINIMUM**COMPRESSION: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM **REBOUND: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM*PRELOAD: TURNS IN FROM MINIMUM**COMPRESSION: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM**REBOUND: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM
Under 170 Less than 77 1-1/2 2-1/2 1-1/2 3 2-1/2 2
170-200 77-91 2 2-1/4 1-1/4 6 2 1-7/8
200-230 91-104 3 2 1-1/4 9 1-3/4 1-1/2
230-260 104-118 3-1/2 2 1-1/8 13 1-1/2 1-1/4
260-290 118-132 3-1/2 1-7/8 1 16 1-1/8 1
290-320 132-145 4 1-7/8 1 18 7/8 3/4
320-GVWR 145-GVWR 4 1-3/4 7/8 max 1/2 5/8


*Both front and rear spring preload is set by loosening adjuster counterclockwise until it stops at minimum and then counting
the number of turns in to get to the desired setting. The rear preload knob clicks every 1/2 turn.

**All damping adjuster settings are done by tightening adjuster clockwise until it stops at maximum setting and then counting
the turns counterclockwise to get to the desired setting.

***XB12X (only) load includes rider, passenger, cargo, accessories and riding gear.

***XB12XP (only) add 60 lbs for empty bags, brackets and pursuit equipment.

(Message edited by froggy on August 01, 2012)

(Message edited by froggy on November 26, 2012)
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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Recommended Suspension Settings: 2008-10 XB12XT

LOAD***FRONT FORKSREAR SHOCK
LBKG*PRELOAD: TURNS IN FROM MINIMUM**COMPRESSION: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM **REBOUND: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM*PRELOAD: TURNS IN FROM MINIMUM**COMPRESSION: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM**REBOUND: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM
Under 170 Less than 77 8 2 1-3/4 0 2-1/4 2
170-200 77-91 9 1-7/8 1-3/4 0 1-3/4 1-1/2
200-230 91-104 9 1-7/8 1-3/4 6 1-3/4 1-1/4
230-260 104-118 9 1-7/8 1-3/4 9 1-1/4 1
260-290 118-132 12 1-7/8 1-5/8 14 1 3/4
290-320 132-145 12 1-7/8 1-1/2 max 1 5/8
320-GVWR 145-GVWR 14 1-7/8 1-1/2 max 1 1/2


Settings are for XB12XT vehicles with sidecase and topcase installed.If operating without sidecase and topcase attached,
refer to settings in ONE LOWER weight category.

*Both Front and Rear Spring Preload is set by loosening adjuster counterclockwise until it stops at minimum and then counting
the number of turns in to get to the desired setting. The rear preload knob clicks every 1/2 turn.

**All damping adjuster settings are done by tightening adjuster clockwise until it stops at maximum setting and then counting
the turns counterclockwise to get to the desired setting.

***Load includes rider, passenger, cargo, accessories and riding gear. If more than 50% of the load is cargo and passenger,
reduce front preload 3-4 turns from the chart.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's worth mentioning that the rear-preload adjusters on these bikes seem lose some of their range of preload as the bikes get older.

When new, the adjuster takes about 4 turns before any resistance is felt; this varies from bike to bike. As the bike gets older, it may take 6 or more turns before resistance is felt. Because of that, you may need to add more rear preload than the above recommendations.

As to the cause of this we're not sure whether the oil gradually seeps out past the seals or whether the rear spring starts to sag with age. It is possible to add more oil to the adjuster to correct this; here are a couple of threads on the subject:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/690462.html?1345387719

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/626029.html
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Fotoguzzi
Posted on Monday, April 07, 2014 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

nothing is said about setting sag, don't you have to set before adjusting suspension?
or is that the factory estimate to get sag right?
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