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oscarg85 · 07-23-2008, 02:24 PM

does it make a difference when riding on canyons or elsewhere if the shock is adjusted to be harder or softer?? opinions>>????

DefyInertia · 07-23-2008, 02:31 PM

Putting it on 7 unlocks the TURBO

Yes it makes a difference...to get started, do you know anything about checking sag?

MarinaFazer · 07-23-2008, 02:53 PM

no, I'm a n00b to suspension too. layman's terms too!

**Hellgate** · 07-23-2008, 02:59 PM

Here's some great reading > Motorcycle Suspension Setup - Sport Rider

oscarg85 · 07-24-2008, 06:01 PM

naaa, whats that!!! i've been wondering if by adjusting it would be bettter the ride in the twisties. Meaning that i have the standard set up which is 3 or 4 i think!!

**Hollow** · 07-24-2008, 07:13 PM

I am new to riding also. But here is what I have found. When I had my bike on the preload setting and I hit a bump it seemed to me the bike would bottom out hard. I weight 250 pounds so they may cause it also. Then I decided to let my wife ride. It was real bad. I pulled over and got the special wrench out of the bag under the seat and adjusted it to 7 the hardest setting. I like it much better that way. I even leave it like that when I ride alone. But I also haven't been doing twisties. I also slow down to take a curve. I don't lay all the way over I do some but not much. But like I said I like mine better on the 7 setting.

**FZ6inNH** · 07-24-2008, 08:54 PM

7 FTW!

I really like the 7 setting. I which I could afford a good after-market fully adjustable!

07-23-2008, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
oscarg85 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canoga Park, CA Bike: FZ6 05 Posts: 78 Rep Power: 3 Member #2547	Adjusting the shock!!! does it make a difference when riding on canyons or elsewhere if the shock is adjusted to be harder or softer?? opinions>>????

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DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 2,000 Rep Power: 57 Member #419	Re: Adjusting the shock!!! Putting it on 7 unlocks the TURBO Yes it makes a difference...to get started, do you know anything about checking sag? __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

07-23-2008, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,051 Rep Power: 15 Member #2566	Re: Adjusting the shock!!! no, I'm a n00b to suspension too. layman's terms too!

07-23-2008, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,315 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	Re: Adjusting the shock!!! Here's some great reading > Motorcycle Suspension Setup - Sport Rider __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

07-24-2008, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
oscarg85 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canoga Park, CA Bike: FZ6 05 Posts: 78 Rep Power: 3 Member #2547	Re: Adjusting the shock!!! naaa, whats that!!! i've been wondering if by adjusting it would be bettter the ride in the twisties. Meaning that i have the standard set up which is 3 or 4 i think!!

07-24-2008, 07:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hollow Happy Thankful Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina Bike: 07 FZ6 Posts: 415 Rep Power: 7 Member #2878	Re: Adjusting the shock!!! I am new to riding also. But here is what I have found. When I had my bike on the preload setting and I hit a bump it seemed to me the bike would bottom out hard. I weight 250 pounds so they may cause it also. Then I decided to let my wife ride. It was real bad. I pulled over and got the special wrench out of the bag under the seat and adjusted it to 7 the hardest setting. I like it much better that way. I even leave it like that when I ride alone. But I also haven't been doing twisties. I also slow down to take a curve. I don't lay all the way over I do some but not much. But like I said I like mine better on the 7 setting.

07-24-2008, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,167 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: Adjusting the shock!!! 7 FTW! I really like the 7 setting. I which I could afford a good after-market fully adjustable! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

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