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12-15-2004, 11:07 AM
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| In Training  Joined: Feb 2004
Bike: 1995 Suzuki RF900r
Location: So. FLA
Posts: 110
  |  Suspension I got a question about my bikes suspension... I don't have the user's manual so I can't consult that (1994 Honda VF750c Magna) I was looking at something... the rear wheel has 2 suspension thingies, both with the adjustable preload... and they're both set to the highest level. 1)How do I adjust them and 2) what should I adjust them to? I know weight has something to do with it, I'm 230. Dunno what it should be at, and even if i did, wouldn't know how to do it (tried by hand, but it's a little hard  )Oh, and should I worry? or is there something bad about riding with the preload all the way set up? |
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12-15-2004, 11:20 AM
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| Squirrel Target   Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07
Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin
Posts: 661
| Sounds like its set for max loading. It might be a bit stiff. These settings can really change the ride and handleing. With out a manual its hard for me to say which is which, but typicaly there is a spring preload (bumpy thing under spring) or a larger threaded nut. and a rebound setting (smaller screw usually on the top or bottom). Sorry I can't be of more help, but I'm not sure with the Honda. If there is a dealer you can trust, you may ask their mechanics. Suspension can be critical if your doing high speed, or the handleing just dosen't feel right, get it checked out. Last edited by bat4255; 12-15-2004 at 02:45 PM. |
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12-15-2004, 01:55 PM
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12-15-2004, 02:57 PM
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| Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07
Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin
Posts: 661
| Forgot to mention, it's a lot easier to adjust if you can put the bike on the (or a) centerstand. This takes the weight off the rear, putting less pressue on the suspension.
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12-15-2004, 03:48 PM
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| Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07
Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin
Posts: 661
| I have had to put mine on blocks to raise the front, so I could work on the front end. Try moving the blocks back to raise the rear. Or better yet, a bike jack.
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12-16-2004, 01:57 AM
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| In Training Joined: Feb 2004
Bike: 1995 Suzuki RF900r
Location: So. FLA
Posts: 110
| Sorry, shocks/springs or suspension or whatever, mr. semantics :p All they have, are (this is the best way i can explain it) these almost gear looking things right above where you can see the notches and whatnot (like if you were holding a gear horizontally, laying it flat on its side) I figure by rotating the thing, it'll adjust, but I don't know if there's something special that is used for it... can't turn it by hand. No centerstand, and it's 500 lb powercruiser... gsxrnut, wanna come over and bench press it so I can adjust the preloads? While you're here, I might as well clean and lube the chain too...  |
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12-16-2004, 06:59 AM
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| Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07
Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin
Posts: 661
| There is a tool that looks like a question mark (?) that usually works for that. Did you get a tool kit with the bike? My bike weighs 580 lbs dry. It is do able to lift from the front and set it. |
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12-19-2004, 09:26 PM
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| In Training Joined: Feb 2004
Bike: 1995 Suzuki RF900r
Location: So. FLA
Posts: 110
| Went through the bike today for a little bit with a guy who has experience with motorcycles (he's an airplane mechanic and he owns a 1970-something HD Ironhead)... found the toolkit, gave the whole bike a good lubricating and whatnot.... i found my questionmark tool, and viola, lowed the suspension 2 clicks on both sides... bouncy!!! I haven't rode it with the new suspension settings, so I'll see tomorrow.
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