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Spectrum
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 06:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have an 03 XB9S but no manual. I saw the suspension settings for the 05's on the Buell faq. Are the recommended settings the same for the 03? Also stupid newbie question, but is weight my weight with all riding gear on?
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Beachbuell
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 07:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Settings would be the same and yes weight as in weight WITH all gear on.
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Rsh
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 07:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
The 03 XB9S value's that I have a copy of are slightly different (only the rear shock compression settings) than the 05 settings everything else looks the same.
You setup the suspension for your "ready to ride" weight with helmet, jacket, boot's glove's etc. You can start with the 05 settings or post your weight and I will post the 03 settings.
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Spectrum
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 07:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
175lbs. That would be my Dry Weight. Hadn't had any thing to drink yet today!
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Rsh
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 08:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Here are the settings I have for the 03 9S

weight 170-190
preload front 5.5 lines showing
compression 1.5 turns out from max
rebound 1.5 turns out from max

rear preload position 4
compression 1.75 turns out from max
rebound 1.5 turns out from max

turn the damping adjustment screws in (clockwise) until you feel them lightly bottom (do not force or excessively tighten) then turn out the number of turns listed above. That will give you a starting point.
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Spectrum
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 08:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks Rsh!
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Diablobrian
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Don't forget these too if you're an aggressive rider.



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