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August 9th, 2014, 02:29 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Christian
Location: Orange County, Ca
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black & Yellow Ninja 250 Posts: 70
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Rear shock Preload for 2up?
I searched but could not find guidelines for setting the rear shock up for rider + passenger.
My wife loves to ride with me and I'd like to make sure my bike is set up as best as possible. I've learned to check and adjust tire pressure before each of our rides. The resources I've checked so far detail setting preload for the rider, not the passenger (owners manual, service manual, online guides, Ninjette.org search). You can probably see where I'm headed with my question. Is it possible to properly set the rear shock for the two of us? (full gear - I'm 165lbs, she's 130lbs) I should note we haven't had any problems, it's just that I'm learning more and am ready to start fine tuning/customizing. |
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August 9th, 2014, 03:55 AM
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Fast-Guy wannabe
Name: Jason
Location: Brentwood, Ca
Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot.
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all of it
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August 9th, 2014, 12:14 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Christian
Location: Orange County, Ca
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black & Yellow Ninja 250 Posts: 70
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Guess I'll add the rear shock to my list of upgrades. |
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August 9th, 2014, 12:45 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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If you're comfortable with your own riding, the stocker is fine for the "every now and then" 2up ride. 4-5 on the ramp preload is a preferred setting based on my experience at near max load capacity on spirited rides.
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August 9th, 2014, 11:10 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Christian
Location: Orange County, Ca
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black & Yellow Ninja 250 Posts: 70
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August 10th, 2014, 08:35 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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If the rear is close to feeling uncomfortable to the bare hand, pump some more air into it and test it as well. With pre-load, the suspension will not be able to accommodate more weight; it is just the geometry of the bike, light beam and front suspension what will remain close to solo conditions.
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