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The Blue Rider · April 3rd, 2011, 05:21 PM

Small update, I just bought some Cortech Sport Saddlebags as a soft luggage option for now (the Givi hard boxes would be way too much $$ at the moment); the HR-4's arms are just the right place to loop the clips for the saddlebags. I haven't ridden with them yet though.

I also upped the shock preload by 1 more setting because I think there actually HAS been a handling change in the bike with a full tail box, it's just very subtle. There's a very little bit more weight in a high, rearward place that gets transferred around during turns, and I think it is noticeable.

I don't know what the shock preload might do, but I figured it was worth tweaking to see if it makes a difference.

April 3rd, 2011, 05:21 PM	#20
The Blue Rider ninjette.org member Name: Terry Location: Euless, TX Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 43	Small update, I just bought some Cortech Sport Saddlebags as a soft luggage option for now (the Givi hard boxes would be way too much $$ at the moment); the HR-4's arms are just the right place to loop the clips for the saddlebags. I haven't ridden with them yet though. I also upped the shock preload by 1 more setting because I think there actually HAS been a handling change in the bike with a full tail box, it's just very subtle. There's a very little bit more weight in a high, rearward place that gets transferred around during turns, and I think it is noticeable. I don't know what the shock preload might do, but I figured it was worth tweaking to see if it makes a difference.