Adjusting rear shock preload - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

OneTrack · 09-03-2007, 04:01 PM

I decided to mess around with my 06 FZ6's shock preload this morning to see if it altered the height of the bike at all.
Anyhow, I put it up on the centre stand, took off the seat, but I couldn't budge the adjusting ring either way using the tool provided in the kit. What am I doing wrong?

It's currently set at the factory #3 position.

**wrightme43** · 09-03-2007, 04:23 PM

Did you put the little extension on the tool?

DefyInertia · 09-03-2007, 04:26 PM

I too bet the extension will help you.

FWIW, you should set the preload according to your weight (with gear) and corresponding desired sag, not ride height.

Khyren · 09-03-2007, 04:59 PM

I have mine on one and I know it's prolly not right but it really rides smooth. I weigh 225 minus the helmet and jacket... should prolly be somewhere around 3.

Khyren

OneTrack · 09-03-2007, 05:03 PM

Thanks...I didn't even realize that there was an extension in the (impressive for a bike) toolkit.

I'll have another go at it.

I'll experiment to see the effect of each setting on my riding. I doubt that I'll ever bother with a passenger, but may load up with luggage at some stage.

OneTrack · 09-03-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khyren

I have mine on one and I know it's prolly not right but it really rides smooth. I weigh 225 minus the helmet and jacket... should prolly be somewhere around 3.

Khyren

Does the bike sit any lower on setting #1 when you're sitting on the bike compared to the factory #3 setting?
Preload adjustment sounds like a dark science to me...

DefyInertia · 09-03-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khyren

I have mine on one and I know it's prolly not right but it really rides smooth. I weigh 225 minus the helmet and jacket... should prolly be somewhere around 3.

Khyren

I'd guess 5 would be good for you. But maybe you just prefer the comfort and don't push it really hard....interesting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneTrack

Does the bike sit any lower on setting #1 when you're sitting on the bike compared to the factory #3 setting?
Preload adjustment sounds like a dark science to me...

I bet it does. He's probably got a ton of static sag which isn't desired for fast pace and/or big bumps.

**wrightme43** · 09-03-2007, 07:45 PM

Sport Rider tech tip-how to set motorcycle suspension static sag

The rear part only applies to us unless you wanna cut new spacers for your front forks or get new springs or both.

**aussiejules** · 09-05-2007, 02:52 AM

I went to adjust mine for the first time this week, took the left hand plastic trim off did it easy.

JONAC · 09-05-2007, 05:50 AM

I weigh about 160lbs plus kit (fairly light weight

)

I Never take passengers on so what do you reckon would be a good setting ? Standard ?
I do open her up quite a lot and enjoy throwing it round the twisties ... I obviously haven't messed with the settings yet but would be interested as to your ideas.

09-03-2007, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	Adjusting rear shock preload I decided to mess around with my 06 FZ6's shock preload this morning to see if it altered the height of the bike at all. Anyhow, I put it up on the centre stand, took off the seat, but I couldn't budge the adjusting ring either way using the tool provided in the kit. What am I doing wrong? It's currently set at the factory #3 position.

09-03-2007, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,170 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Did you put the little extension on the tool? __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

09-03-2007, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,170 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Sport Rider tech tip-how to set motorcycle suspension static sag The rear part only applies to us unless you wanna cut new spacers for your front forks or get new springs or both. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

09-05-2007, 05:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
JONAC ***** Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Doncaster UK Bike: Only in my dreams Posts: 791 Rep Power: 23 Member #305	I weigh about 160lbs plus kit (fairly light weight ) I Never take passengers on so what do you reckon would be a good setting ? Standard ? I do open her up quite a lot and enjoy throwing it round the twisties ... I obviously haven't messed with the settings yet but would be interested as to your ideas. __________________ Jonathan Currently BIKELESS !!!!!

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09-03-2007, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,988 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	I too bet the extension will help you. FWIW, you should set the preload according to your weight (with gear) and corresponding desired sag, not ride height.

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Khyren Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgetown, ky Bike: 06 blue FZ6 Posts: 76 Rep Power: 5 Member #514	I have mine on one and I know it's prolly not right but it really rides smooth. I weigh 225 minus the helmet and jacket... should prolly be somewhere around 3. Khyren

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OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	Thanks...I didn't even realize that there was an extension in the (impressive for a bike) toolkit. I'll have another go at it. I'll experiment to see the effect of each setting on my riding. I doubt that I'll ever bother with a passenger, but may load up with luggage at some stage.

09-05-2007, 02:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
aussiejules Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: adelaide australia Bike: 04 silver fz6n Posts: 901 Rep Power: 15 Member #302	I went to adjust mine for the first time this week, took the left hand plastic trim off did it easy.

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