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bigredduke · 14-06-2021, 04:38 PM

Update!
I increased the preload by 4mm from standard. I don't know if that is considered a lot or a little?

I took it out and whereas before, I felt as though I was rather 'perched' over the front end & constantly sliding forward into the tank, now it feels a bit more 'relaxed'. Steering feels a little slower but the rear feels settled and comfortable. Interestingly, the front suspension feels a little harder and less forgiving now than when the OEM shock was fitted, I don't know why that should be. I need to check the sag on the front next to see if it is within recommended parameters.

I also need to check the rear static sag again to check that it hasn't gone AWOL as a result of the changes!

14-06-2021, 04:38 PM	#87
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	Update! I increased the preload by 4mm from standard. I don't know if that is considered a lot or a little? I took it out and whereas before, I felt as though I was rather 'perched' over the front end & constantly sliding forward into the tank, now it feels a bit more 'relaxed'. Steering feels a little slower but the rear feels settled and comfortable. Interestingly, the front suspension feels a little harder and less forgiving now than when the OEM shock was fitted, I don't know why that should be. I need to check the sag on the front next to see if it is within recommended parameters. I also need to check the rear static sag again to check that it hasn't gone AWOL as a result of the changes!