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May 31st, 2014, 11:58 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: adam
Location: rhode island
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 45
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Rear shock too stiff
Anyone else find the new gen 250 rear shock too stiff? Even over mild bumps I get bounced out of the saddle. I don't mind on the straights as I lift my ass off the seat, but in corners it's really a confidence killer.
I looked on the race-tech website and it suggested a 7.448 rate rear spring and I was wondering if the old gen 250 shock would be a better fit. Is there interchangeability there as RT does not have softer rear springs available.
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May 31st, 2014, 12:15 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Danger
Location: Canada
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422
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Have you tried adjusting the preload? I'm 150lbs and don't find the rear shock too stiff. The front is way too soft so I just bought some .75 Sonic springs.
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May 31st, 2014, 12:35 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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 Adjust preload down on the ramp adjuster or are you 98lbs? 
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May 31st, 2014, 04:16 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: adam
Location: rhode island
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 45
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Preload is already at it's lowest. I only weigh 120.
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