Adjusting front and rear suspension

[fresh rida]

The original owner of my bike prolly weighs around 150 lbs. I'm about 205 lbs and would like to do the proper adjustments on the bike's suspension for my weight. As I've stated in previous threads, I'm not mechanically inclined. So, when I looked into the owner's manual regarding this matter I found myself a little unsure.

Rear shock preload adjuster (fig. 18 in manual)
Rebound adjuster screw (fig. 19)
Front fork compresion damping adjuster (fig. 20)
Rear shock rebound damping adjuster (fig. 21)
Rear shock compresion damping adjuster (fig. 22)

These all require turning clockwise or counter-clockwise for adjusting to rider's weight by using schock spanner wrench (which I don't have!) and a flat head screwdriver. My question is, what is considered a full turn? I mean, is a 180 degree turn considered a full turn or half a turn?

I know this sounds a little on the silly side! But I just want to make sure and be on the safe side when I make the adjustments!

Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[ADAMLEE]

Most dealerships will do it for free. Run by and ask the service deparment for help. It took a few minutes but they came out and did it quick.

Dunno about doing yourself, just wanted to throw this out there.

 

[Midnight82]

Adjusting your suspension is really easy. As far as the spanner wrench, you don't NEED one, but it DEFINITELY makes the job easier.

1 full turn is 360 degrees.

 

[mpolans]

full turn = 360 degrees.
half turn = 180 degrees.

Suspension adjustments are easy. Use the specifications in the manual as a starting point and make fine adjustments from there as needed. Suspension adjustments can make a big difference in ride and handling.

 

[Lordfenwick]

Suspension adjustments are easy. Use the specifications in the manual as a starting point and make fine adjustments from there as needed. Suspension adjustments can make a big difference in ride and handling.

[up]

Change one thing at a time and keep a log of what you've done and how it feels. You will soon get to know what does what. Try to test out changes on the same bit of road each time. Make sure your tyre pressures are spot on as well. A couple of psi difference in the front makes a big difference to how my bike feels.

Hope this helps......

 

[03Firebolt9R]

@ FreshRida...Try this link out. It has some pretty good info.

Click here

 

[fresh rida]

Thanks for everyone input. Ended up going to a Herley dealership and had one of their mechanics show me how to do it. Didn't take no more than 15 minutes and what a world of difference.

 

[CANADAXB]

Hey Fresh Rida..I'm riding this weekend in Durham region...are you around? Let me know..we can meet around Whitby / Uxbridge?

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