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Guido


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posted April 13, 2007 05:25 PM        Edited By: Guido on 13 Apr 2007 18:25
Stupid guy with a suspension question...

Hey Gang!

I know NOTHING about suspension so please bear with me...

I weigh 320 lbs so do I need to make the suspension stiffer or looser?

Thanks for your help!

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zxbob


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posted April 13, 2007 05:36 PM        
The factory suspension is set up for a 140 to 160 lb rider.

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redelk


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posted April 13, 2007 06:05 PM        
The simplest and easiest to understand "how to guide" on setting up your own suspension can be found here (click link):

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/suspension/
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Guido


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posted April 14, 2007 03:13 AM        
quote:
The simplest and easiest to understand "how to guide" on setting up your own suspension can be found here (click link):

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/suspension/


Thank you redelk! Great info!
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posted April 14, 2007 09:08 AM        
stiffer for sure
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posted April 14, 2007 10:48 AM        
quote:
quote:
The simplest and easiest to understand "how to guide" on setting up your own suspension can be found here (click link):

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/suspension/


Thank you redelk! Great info!


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Thanks for that info
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