Suspension adjustment Seat? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Fishpart · 07-14-2005, 08:59 PM

I was wondering what setting most are using on the suspension 1-7, factory setting is 3, I adjusted mine today to 4 and it changed the ride quite a bit, but for the better even seat felt different, I'm 6' 1" 200 lbs. the bike just seemed to ride so much better it's great. What are your thoughts?

QuacktheDuck · 07-14-2005, 09:59 PM

went to a 5, and while it handled great there's just too many potholes/uneven roads in socal that were jolting me straight up off the seat, which is downright scary on a bike this big (to me anyways) so I backed it down to 4 and it's just about right. I prefer the 5 though for handling...guess i'm too light at 170 lbs...

golftee · 07-15-2005, 01:09 AM

moved it down to 2.....5'8"...180......seems ok for me....dont feel the bumps and potholes as much now........

Zuki Dude · 07-15-2005, 07:10 AM

With the 3" drop on mine, I set it at the recommended 5. Feels good, though I haven't hit any major bumps as of yet.

**intimid8er** · 07-15-2005, 09:15 AM

6 for me.

Nateinc · 07-15-2005, 09:55 AM

Currently set at 1. Might move it back up if my wife rides more often with me.

blackie1491 · 07-15-2005, 11:04 AM

We seem to have settings from 1 to 6. A large spread. Maybe those who have changed the settings can add their height and weight, the rest of of us can learn. Meanwhile I will check my setting.
Thanks
Bob

MagnumForce · 07-15-2005, 11:30 AM

I kept the stock 3 setting. It's comfortable enough and I'm 6' even at 220 lbs.

**intimid8er** · 07-15-2005, 11:44 AM

Setting 6

Height 6' 2"

Weight 235

mr_resistible · 07-15-2005, 11:50 AM

5' 9" 170 I lowered mine 2-1/2" and they recommended going up one notch. But it feels good where it was stock. Which I believe is 3. Never looked to see where it was actually set.

Pinhy · 07-15-2005, 01:17 PM

i changed mine to 1 about 2 weeks after getting it. was way to stiff of a ride for me. im 6-1, 145 so dont need any real support for anything. i am intrigued by the stiffer suspension helping handling though. how much of a difference does it really make for day to day driving?

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Fishpart · 07-15-2005, 01:24 PM

I noticed that just moving from 3 to 4 the handling seemed better at least for me I'm 6'1" 200 lbs. I ride highway and back roads some of the same rough spots seemed better with the new setting.

**intimid8er** · 07-15-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinhy

i changed mine to 1 about 2 weeks after getting it. was way to stiff of a ride for me. im 6-1, 145 so dont need any real support for anything. i am intrigued by the stiffer suspension helping handling though. how much of a difference does it really make for day to day driving?

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I was actually having a problem with my bike when I first got it. I was getting weird vibrations at precisely 52 mph. I wouldn't even have to look at the speedo to know how fast I was going. So I started fiddling with the shock to see if that would help out.

I took the side cover off. Made an adjustment. Went for a test ride (with the guts exposed), and adjust again when I got back.

For one...it took away a lot of the bikes tendency to push in a corner (understeer). It started cornering better, and holding it's line better. I've found it requires less effort to initiate a turn. Sometimes it's a little choppy on some of the rougher roads, but not too bad. Best thing to do is experiment with what you like. My only problem I experience is if you go up Fletcher, get on I-75 South, then get right off on the Fowler exit. There is an expansion joint in the pavement there. I guess it's pretty big, because that actually shifts me in the seat, but that is the only trouble spot I've run into.

Dude.... 6' 1" 145 lbs.....????? %%%%%....someone throw him a Happy Meal or something!!!

You need to eat man!!! LOL

We'll get you an Italian girlfriend...Their mothers'll make sure your fed!!

Pinhy · 07-15-2005, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

Dude.... 6' 1" 145 lbs.....????? %%%%%....someone throw him a Happy Meal or something!!!

You need to eat man!!! LOL

We'll get you an Italian girlfriend...Their mothers'll make sure your fed!!

i actually quite a bit...and have apple pie and ice cream or cookies and milk before going to bed and cant put on weight.

but i'll take you up on the italian g/f...im italian (sicilian) so that works for me. my fatehr always told me to marry a good italian woman, maybe now that he is gone i should do that for him.

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blackie1491 · 07-15-2005, 02:35 PM

I got married and lost 20 lbs. I wonder why.

Zuki Dude · 07-15-2005, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

I got married and lost 20 lbs. I wonder why.

Stress.

MagnumForce · 07-15-2005, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

I got married and lost 20 lbs. I wonder why.

Due to more "riding," less blinging?

Zuki Dude · 07-15-2005, 09:01 PM

I'm 5'7" and 165. The stock setting seemed a bit mushy to me, but then I'm used to race suspension in cars. I never changed it from factory 3 until I lowered it, so I really can't provide insight on the difference.

blackie1491 · 07-15-2005, 09:09 PM

The only stress I get is watching somebody and all his bling.
We will have good weather late morning. No clouds for a week.
How about the great state of O.J., is the sun coming out.

Zuki Dude · 07-15-2005, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

The only stress I get is watching somebody and all his bling.
We will have good weather late morning. No clouds for a week.
How about the great state of O.J., is the sun coming out.

Didn't rain today in my area, but had to take the truck to work. AND ... going out of town tomorrow ... sheesh ... maybe Sunday I'll ride!

07-14-2005, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fishpart Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2007 Harley Davidson Electa Glide Location: York, Pa Posts: 773	Suspension adjustment Seat? I was wondering what setting most are using on the suspension 1-7, factory setting is 3, I adjusted mine today to 4 and it changed the ride quite a bit, but for the better even seat felt different, I'm 6' 1" 200 lbs. the bike just seemed to ride so much better it's great. What are your thoughts?

07-15-2005, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zuki Dude Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: Sadly, nothing at the moment :( Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 762	With the 3" drop on mine, I set it at the recommended 5. Feels good, though I haven't hit any major bumps as of yet. __________________ "I said it before, and I'm here to say it again ... there IS no cure ... I AM back!"

07-15-2005, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nateinc Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: M50 Black; 900 Eliminator Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Posts: 46	Currently set at 1. Might move it back up if my wife rides more often with me. __________________ Nate

07-15-2005, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	I kept the stock 3 setting. It's comfortable enough and I'm 6' even at 220 lbs. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

07-15-2005, 11:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
mr_resistible Wants Better Weather Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05' C50 Location: Gering Ne Posts: 665	5' 9" 170 I lowered mine 2-1/2" and they recommended going up one notch. But it feels good where it was stock. Which I believe is 3. Never looked to see where it was actually set. __________________ ]

07-14-2005, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	went to a 5, and while it handled great there's just too many potholes/uneven roads in socal that were jolting me straight up off the seat, which is downright scary on a bike this big (to me anyways) so I backed it down to 4 and it's just about right. I prefer the 5 though for handling...guess i'm too light at 170 lbs...

07-15-2005, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
golftee Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Red M50 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 174	moved it down to 2.....5'8"...180......seems ok for me....dont feel the bumps and potholes as much now........

07-15-2005, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,795	6 for me.

07-15-2005, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,247	We seem to have settings from 1 to 6. A large spread. Maybe those who have changed the settings can add their height and weight, the rest of of us can learn. Meanwhile I will check my setting. Thanks Bob

07-15-2005, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,795	Setting 6 Height 6' 2" Weight 235

07-15-2005, 01:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i changed mine to 1 about 2 weeks after getting it. was way to stiff of a ride for me. im 6-1, 145 so dont need any real support for anything. i am intrigued by the stiffer suspension helping handling though. how much of a difference does it really make for day to day driving? .

07-15-2005, 01:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fishpart Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2007 Harley Davidson Electa Glide Location: York, Pa Posts: 773	I noticed that just moving from 3 to 4 the handling seemed better at least for me I'm 6'1" 200 lbs. I ride highway and back roads some of the same rough spots seemed better with the new setting.

07-15-2005, 02:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,247	I got married and lost 20 lbs. I wonder why.

07-15-2005, 09:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
Zuki Dude Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: Sadly, nothing at the moment :( Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 762	I'm 5'7" and 165. The stock setting seemed a bit mushy to me, but then I'm used to race suspension in cars. I never changed it from factory 3 until I lowered it, so I really can't provide insight on the difference. __________________ "I said it before, and I'm here to say it again ... there IS no cure ... I AM back!"

07-15-2005, 09:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,247	The only stress I get is watching somebody and all his bling. We will have good weather late morning. No clouds for a week. How about the great state of O.J., is the sun coming out.

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