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Suspension Adjustment - Need Advice

10 posts Started 5 Aug 2009 Last recovered post 5 Aug 2009 Wayback Machine snapshot 10 Apr 2010

#1
Hia guys,
Well as the title says - I'm looking for the best suspension setting for when I'm touring with my girlfriend. My previous bike was a scooter (Silverwing) so the VFR is quite the downgrade when it comes to comfort.
My bike is equipped with rear grab rails and a rear GIVI case that also provides passenger back support. however I need help from experienced riders.
Thanks
Daniel
#2
My wife says that the VFR is more of a ''Me-bike" than a "We-bike". I agree.
Set the suspension for the weight that you saddle the bike with.
Nothing is truly "one size fits all"
In the past two years, I've worked the wife up to 300+ miles on occasions.
I guess what I'm saying is 2 up is possible, but the VRF is not the best bike for it.
It is a great place to launch into a full blown case of MBS, multiple bike syndrome.

Mac
#3

[image: View Post]Mac, on Aug 5 2009, 05:42 AM, said:

It is a great place to launch into a full blown case of MBS, multiple bike syndrome.

I think thats the road my girl friend and I are heading, got her to sit on a 250 Ninja, she liked it :cool:
#4

[image: View Post]Mac, on Aug 5 2009, 05:42 AM, said:

I've worked the wife up to 300+ miles on occasions.

....you go, cowboy.



I find maximum comfort for both me and Pien is me on the bike and she in her Cadillac of minivans, the Oldmobile Shilouette.
#5
You need to set the proper preload. Search this site or google for "set sag."

Do it once with just you, geared up, with your normal stuff, then again with your wife. Remember, or write down the number of clicks/turns between the two settings, and you can change between them quickly.
#6

[image: View Post]jeremy556, on Aug 5 2009, 09:27 AM, said:

You need to set the proper preload. Search this site or google for "set sag."

Do it once with just you, geared up, with your normal stuff, then again with your wife. Remember, or write down the number of clicks/turns between the two settings, and you can change between them quickly.


+1!
#7
FYI< the number of turns/clicks is only referring to those that have the ABS model, we non ABS modelers do not have that cool luxury! Wish mine was that easy to adjust.
#8
My wife's biggest complaint from my Corbin Seat was that after 8 hours it got uncomfortable...

Solve that with either a sheepskin or some type of viscoelastic/silicon pad...
#9

[image: View Post]CBR_Rod, on Aug 5 2009, 10:29 AM, said:

FYI< the number of turns/clicks is only referring to those that have the ABS model, we non ABS modelers do not have that cool luxury! Wish mine was that easy to adjust.

Non ABS is actually easier to remember which click you're on. There are only 7.
#10
"Looking for best possible comfort for the passenger"

GoldWing! :rolleyes:
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