vmaxwayne
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posted May 26, 2007 09:31 AM
Suspension Adjustments
I want to stiffen the suspension to reduce the bike sqatting as much when I hit the trhottle.
Any body have any suggestions as to how much to increase the spring tension front and rear and what about the compression and rebound dampening?
I've lowered the front and rear by ~1-1/4".
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lietoome
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posted May 26, 2007 01:28 PM
tighten the rear spring yet?
Nice hugger, who makes it?
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dubious
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posted May 26, 2007 01:59 PM
 Edited By: dubious on 26 May 2007 15:01
I weigh 200 geared up, cranked the preload up about 3/4 inch on the spring.
much better , less squat, but less hook up due less weight transfer 
My bike was lowered 1.25 " both ends also, before adding rear preload, but will be lowering the rear more to make up for the added height from tightening the spring. back to 1.25.
should balance weight transfer, handling and on / off throttle wallow
Ohlins should be here next week, along with new fork springs ! yeah! 
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vmaxwayne
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posted May 26, 2007 02:39 PM
Hugger came from Streetfighters..
Streetfighters By Design
David Cork
P. O. Box 1027
Truckee CA, 96160
Phone 530-587-8521
Fax 530-587-8521
Email sbd@davidcork.com
Web www.streetfightersbydesign.com
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FasterThanStink
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posted May 27, 2007 06:23 AM
Who makes the oversize rear seat cowl? I have never seen one like that.
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vmaxwayne
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posted May 27, 2007 06:35 AM
See the earlier comments on the seat storage;
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=31477
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=27053
I cut out the bottom of the stock storage chamber and formed a larger chamber with a foam mold and fiberglass. Then gave it to the local body shop guys to paint and clean up my mess.
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