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BSF · 06-08-2006, 02:06 PM

I have seen other posts where members have stated the front end seems very light. I noticed that as well. I was looking through the owners manual and I saw the rear shock is set to level 3 at the factory. I changed it to level 6 and I have noticed a huge difference. The bike is much more stable at speed, especially over 65MPH. Has anyone else tried this?

Smurf · 06-08-2006, 02:24 PM

Yes.....and I agree with you on the stability.

Did the same thing and got the same results, like it much better.

dragbar · 06-08-2006, 02:53 PM

wow all the way to six. So how much harder does she take the bumps, or better yet, bumps in the curves.

outlaw · 06-08-2006, 03:18 PM

hey dragbar i have mine maxed out and you can see how she handled. keep in mind i'm the larger style DRAGON SLAYER. see there it goes again. just can't seem to get that under control.....

BSF · 06-08-2006, 03:31 PM

The hardest setting is 8. I am 230 lbs and set to 6 I do not feel uncomfortable on the bumps at all. I don't know if it really improves handling on curves or if I just feel more comfortable leaning over further because of the increased stability in the steering but I think the bike handles better now.

06-08-2006, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
BSF Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 26	Adjust the rear shock I have seen other posts where members have stated the front end seems very light. I noticed that as well. I was looking through the owners manual and I saw the rear shock is set to level 3 at the factory. I changed it to level 6 and I have noticed a huge difference. The bike is much more stable at speed, especially over 65MPH. Has anyone else tried this?

06-08-2006, 02:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	Yes.....and I agree with you on the stability. Did the same thing and got the same results, like it much better. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

06-08-2006, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	wow all the way to six. So how much harder does she take the bumps, or better yet, bumps in the curves. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

06-08-2006, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	hey dragbar i have mine maxed out and you can see how she handled. keep in mind i'm the larger style DRAGON SLAYER. see there it goes again. just can't seem to get that under control..... __________________

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06-08-2006, 03:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
BSF Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 26	The hardest setting is 8. I am 230 lbs and set to 6 I do not feel uncomfortable on the bumps at all. I don't know if it really improves handling on curves or if I just feel more comfortable leaning over further because of the increased stability in the steering but I think the bike handles better now.

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