Hey guys... looking for more input on this topic. I adjusted the rebound and compression to the same as sdunne and may play with it some more. I also did the same as justin and tightened the spring - about 1/2" worth of threads (no.. i didn't count them ). Anyone else tinker with the settings yet? I haven't adjusted the front springs yet as I haven't bought a jack for the bike. Ya... i must admit - the days of lifting my old CR onto a 5 gallon jug with one arm are over.

I weigh 190. I'm 5'11. I almost want this bike to be a bit taller - so I hope by doing these simple mods, it helps. Any suggestions would be great.


Smurph

 

OK I'll admit it I weigh 240 lbs, should I adjust the rear spring all the way down to keep the bike from sagging....?? No Fat jokes please lol


deej

 

so I am just about to adjust my rear suspension but is it the case of winding dow/up the rear spring or do I have to disconnect the rear shock completely...?

lost?

 

Just wind it up/down. Set the sag, and your good.
No need to undo the shock.
This will help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H4S0SdG8RI

 

I thought i had rear suspension problems too,but it was my seat foam,it was too soft.I ordered a med. foam from guts and a new seat cover.What a big change,seat was too soft,so it was bottoming out.

 

So on that youtube link I think they put in anfully adjustable rear shock. Teh guy seems to be screwing it with his hands! Anyhow I did the measurements and then screwed the spring down...? I measured the distance again and nothing had changed however the rebound is much better.
So all in all I think I adjusted it the right way for my weight...185lbs?

I will have to ride some time this week to try it out and then post a report.

many thanks

 

No worries mate.

 

Iwas just flipping through my ownwers manuals ( I have 2 of them) they are both different one has stock suspension settings and the other does not so here they are for all who are interested
REAR: Compression 16 turns out from fully seated (softest setting)
Rebound is set at 12turns out from fully seated (fairly soft)

FRONT: Compression 8 turns from fully seated (Middle)

Front fork AIR PRESSURE is set at atmospheric pressure, first lift the bike on a stand remove screws on the top of the fork tubes let pressure equalize and replace screws.

This info is on pages 123-128 of the owners manual that has this info. and here for those who do not have this information.

Ken