I thought I would take a look at how my suspension was set up today, and got a shock (pun not intended). I've never altered it from how the dealer set it up, but then they did not know how heavy I was so I really have no idea how it was set up. Always thought it felt OK though, but who knows if it could be better?
Started with the front sag. It's a bit high at 43mm, section8 says 35mm for 749 and the guide from MCN I was using said 30 to 35mm. Need to get a 32mm spanner now so I can try to adjust that.
The rear is why I am writing this now. MCN general guide says 20 to 22mm and section8 says 30mm. Mine is about 50mm! section8 suggests that Showa rear shocks are likely to be OK for 150-175lb riders, but I am 208lb. Either I need to get a stronger spring sorted ... I assume there is a knack to being able to get to the preload adjuster? .. Or I need to lose some weight. Lots of it.
Any useful advice guys and gals? Besides "eat fewer pies, you porker".
