Savage/S40 Shock Setting - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

LS650RJM · 09-23-2005, 11:15 AM

Anyone willing to share their experience setting the rear shock on a LS650 (Savage), S40 or S50? Detailed instructions would be appreciated. I have the Clymer book and it seems to leave some details out. For instance, do the shocks have to be decompressed and tricks for doing it if needed. Also, the notches for the setting are not visible. Are the changes made by feel only? All suggestions and help appreciated. Thanks!!!

LS650RJM · 10-05-2005, 11:06 AM

No takers so far. Any suggestions on where to get the information?

Pinhy · 10-05-2005, 12:37 PM

sorry i cant be of help...i have an M50 and it is pretty easy even though it is a hidden shock.

not sure how to do the S exterior ones. someone will be along sometime today to help answer i am sure

welcome BTW!

.

Catherine · 10-05-2005, 12:42 PM

we did the c50 this weekend, it was simple enopugh, remove the cover and the toolbox and twist the 'thingy' with the big wrench (LOL, technical huh?)

stp1971 · 10-05-2005, 02:18 PM

PM Uncle Bob or Louis and see if they can change the threads title to "Savage/LS650 Shock Help Needed". That might get you a few more hits.

From what most bikes I have been told that have the adjustable shocks they are "Usually" a ratcheting up motion with a sharp drop back to the start. They are tight to click up in the notches (by feel) and once you reach the highest point they usually drop back to the full extended position. Bee careful if yours is one of those systems because the quick drop can bust your knuckles since it is in essence the compressed spring getting released all at once.

LS650RJM · 10-05-2005, 03:14 PM

Good ideas! I sent the e-mail to request the change.

**Trapper** · 10-05-2005, 03:42 PM

Title Changed!! There is a Savage specific forum at http://suzukisavage.com/ I'm sure you could find some info there.

LS650RJM · 10-06-2005, 10:44 PM

Thanks for the advice. The other forum had good information and some good pictures too. (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB...num=1116292703) I made the adjustment to the shock and will try it out tomorrow. It was on the second setting and now it is on the fourth setting. Makes sense once you do it. Thanks again!!!

Pinhy · 10-06-2005, 11:54 PM

i dont think i will ever get used to seeing just one cylinder on a bike! very different look.

glad you got it figured out. the higher setting should help handling.

.

oklahoma_mike · 10-07-2005, 09:53 AM

I have my Savage 650 set on the firmest setting this gives me the heighest ride hight and allows for a smoother ride at highway speeds. How that you ask? My bike was hitting the the bump stops at highway speeds

, somthing you dont want to happen. lol
I dont take the cover off to change settings though

09-23-2005, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
LS650RJM Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10	Savage/S40 Shock Setting Anyone willing to share their experience setting the rear shock on a LS650 (Savage), S40 or S50? Detailed instructions would be appreciated. I have the Clymer book and it seems to leave some details out. For instance, do the shocks have to be decompressed and tricks for doing it if needed. Also, the notches for the setting are not visible. Are the changes made by feel only? All suggestions and help appreciated. Thanks!!! Last edited by LS650RJM; 09-24-2005 at 10:31 AM.

10-05-2005, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
LS650RJM Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10	Savage/LS650 Shock Help Needed No takers so far. Any suggestions on where to get the information? Last edited by LS650RJM; 10-05-2005 at 03:03 PM.

10-05-2005, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Catherine Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: '05 C50 Limited Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 208	we did the c50 this weekend, it was simple enopugh, remove the cover and the toolbox and twist the 'thingy' with the big wrench (LOL, technical huh?) __________________ Catherine, biker buddy to soulmate Ray 40 and loving life! ~Mom of 2 Humans~ and 2 costly machines...

10-05-2005, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	PM Uncle Bob or Louis and see if they can change the threads title to "Savage/LS650 Shock Help Needed". That might get you a few more hits. From what most bikes I have been told that have the adjustable shocks they are "Usually" a ratcheting up motion with a sharp drop back to the start. They are tight to click up in the notches (by feel) and once you reach the highest point they usually drop back to the full extended position. Bee careful if yours is one of those systems because the quick drop can bust your knuckles since it is in essence the compressed spring getting released all at once. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

10-05-2005, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Title Changed!! There is a Savage specific forum at http://suzukisavage.com/ I'm sure you could find some info there. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

10-05-2005, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	sorry i cant be of help...i have an M50 and it is pretty easy even though it is a hidden shock. not sure how to do the S exterior ones. someone will be along sometime today to help answer i am sure welcome BTW! .

10-05-2005, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
LS650RJM Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10	Good ideas! I sent the e-mail to request the change.

10-06-2005, 10:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
LS650RJM Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10	Shock Setting Information Found Thanks for the advice. The other forum had good information and some good pictures too. (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB...num=1116292703) I made the adjustment to the shock and will try it out tomorrow. It was on the second setting and now it is on the fourth setting. Makes sense once you do it. Thanks again!!!

10-06-2005, 11:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i dont think i will ever get used to seeing just one cylinder on a bike! very different look. glad you got it figured out. the higher setting should help handling. .

10-07-2005, 09:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
oklahoma_mike Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: SV650/GS1200 Bandit Location: Tulsa, OK area Posts: 243	I have my Savage 650 set on the firmest setting this gives me the heighest ride hight and allows for a smoother ride at highway speeds. How that you ask? My bike was hitting the the bump stops at highway speeds , somthing you dont want to happen. lol I dont take the cover off to change settings though __________________ You have the Constitutional right, to not have any rights, the government doesn’t what you to have, at any given time! 2005 SV650 Yellow 2001 GS1200 Red

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