The correct way to set up your motorcycle suspension is to sit on the seat and bounce. You want the front and back suspension to drop at the same time. If the front drops first in a corner there is a greater chance of the front tire washing out. Likewise if the rear shock drops first there is a greater chance of the rear wheel breaking loose in a corner (less of an issue than the front breaking loose first). If you want a stiffer ride than the front forks will allow , then you have to stiffen the front shocks by adding a spacer or washers on the inside of the tubes to stiffen the spring. But only if you are not already at your stiffest setting on the rear shock. Remember to get the safest ride you need to set up the bike with the front and rear dropping at the same time when loaded the way you are going to ride and carrying a passenger changes the settings.
