Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Stonec0ld on September 17, 2016, 19:30:15

Title: Tips for a suspension noob
Post by: Stonec0ld on September 17, 2016, 19:30:15

Hiya,

I'm sure this has been done to death, and I've read a few other forums so I get the rough idea about pre load and static and rider sag, but I've got a question.

If I increase the pre load on the rear when I'm taking a pillion, do I also increase the pre load on the front? Or do I decrease it?

I was thinking that if I increase both, then as I get the extra weight on the back, will that not make the front too high?

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Title: Re: Tips for a suspension noob
Post by: greywolf on September 17, 2016, 20:04:47

You leave the front unchanged. There is not a significant change in the amount of weight the front suspension carries with people or luggage at the rear.

Title: Re: Tips for a suspension noob
Post by: Stonec0ld on September 17, 2016, 20:06:59

Super! Ta very much!

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