adjusting rear supension - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

liv4speed · 08-10-2004, 10:51 AM

just got my 04 gs500f and its great, but i need to adjust the rear preload and i can't make out the pics in the owners manual to figure out how to do it. any help is apprecciated.

**87gsxrnut** · 08-10-2004, 10:58 AM

On the top of the shock body, there is a collar and a lock ring. You can either get a spanner tool, or use the hammer/punch method to move the lock ring in alignment with the collar. Then you can tap the collar clockwise to add preload, counterclockwise to subtract it.

Where are you wanting to set the sag at? You should also set up the front of the bike as well.

- Nut

liv4speed · 08-10-2004, 11:01 AM

i just need it a little more preload for when my wife rides with me. i tried it on the stock settings and it felt ways to soft. and i would like to adjust the front to because it feels really soft too. but i was told that the forks are nonadjustable.

saleemas · 08-10-2004, 11:42 AM

Anyone know a site where I can get the front and back spring settings for the '03 gsxr 1000?
Thanks
G-

liv4speed · 08-10-2004, 12:06 PM

try sportrider.com they have suggested settings for a lot of bikes

saleemas · 08-12-2004, 04:28 PM

Thansk liv... good site
G-

08-10-2004, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
liv4speed Newbie Joined: Oct 2003 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 4	adjusting rear supension just got my 04 gs500f and its great, but i need to adjust the rear preload and i can't make out the pics in the owners manual to figure out how to do it. any help is apprecciated.

08-10-2004, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
saleemas Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia USA Posts: 273	Anyone know a site where I can get the front and back spring settings for the '03 gsxr 1000? Thanks G- __________________ Just tryin to get it off the kickstand

08-12-2004, 04:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
saleemas Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia USA Posts: 273	Thansk liv... good site G- __________________ Just tryin to get it off the kickstand

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08-10-2004, 10:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	On the top of the shock body, there is a collar and a lock ring. You can either get a spanner tool, or use the hammer/punch method to move the lock ring in alignment with the collar. Then you can tap the collar clockwise to add preload, counterclockwise to subtract it. Where are you wanting to set the sag at? You should also set up the front of the bike as well. - Nut

08-10-2004, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
liv4speed Newbie Joined: Oct 2003 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 4	i just need it a little more preload for when my wife rides with me. i tried it on the stock settings and it felt ways to soft. and i would like to adjust the front to because it feels really soft too. but i was told that the forks are nonadjustable.

08-10-2004, 12:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
liv4speed Newbie Joined: Oct 2003 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 4	try sportrider.com they have suggested settings for a lot of bikes

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