DIY - Adjusting the rear shock preload - Page 3

Cedilla · July 27th, 2009, 08:31 AM

Im gonna try it before I go for a ride this afternoon, I don't plan on changing tires until the ones I have are worn out, which should not be long for the back, but the front tire still looks almost brand new.

Cedilla · July 27th, 2009, 05:35 PM

I adjusted the preload to 2 before I went on a 200 mile ride today, the bike handled better for sure, also when I had set on 1 bumps would bounce me out of the seat if I did not stand on the pegs, I expected this to be worse after I bumped up the preload, but I was presently surprised when I found out just the opposite. I might try 3 on my next ride.

ScorpionNinja · August 10th, 2009, 11:42 AM

Heres my Pic after i set the pre-load of the Rear shock too #2, From #1 (factory). Where my finger points is the Black (Tab) that clicks your shock into its setting, once youve turned it enuff. Each higher setting will come from your LEFT (bikes leftside) as to know.

I had my bike only on its kickstand, no one sitting on it. It was easy as hell turning it, nor did i get a knucklebuster so i dunno why you guys are having a hard time and using WD-40 on it!

kkim · August 10th, 2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorpionNinja

I had my bike only on its kickstand, no one sitting on it. It was easy as hell turning it, nor did i get a knucklebuster so i dunno why you guys are having a hard time and using WD-40 on it!

...that's because yours is broken.

sofo · August 11th, 2009, 10:47 PM

I just bumped mine up a notch for the first time to setting #2 tonight and it was smooth and easy. I had the bike up on my paddock stand at the time.

bluetaco · August 27th, 2009, 05:39 PM

Does anybody know how I can get this tool? Apparently my '09 Ninja didn't come with this. Kind sucks because the rear end is mushy and it takes almost no weight on the back to drop it down. Thanks!

sofo · August 27th, 2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluetaco

Does anybody know how I can get this tool? Apparently my '09 Ninja didn't come with this. Kind sucks because the rear end is mushy and it takes almost no weight on the back to drop it down. Thanks!

Did you buy your bike new from a dealer? If so it should be in your tool kit under the passenger seat. If not, talk to your dealer about one.

bluetaco · August 27th, 2009, 05:43 PM

Yup, brand new from dealer. Wasn't in the tool kit though, even though the kit was sealed.

Sound Wave · August 27th, 2009, 06:55 PM

then i would suggest you go to your dealer and let them know. otherwise, you could buy it here at bike bandit. it is part number 92110b. for $6.26

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...-2009/o/m17969

hmm... i can't direct link, but it is under "tools and manuals"... then under "owners tools"

BIGT94z · July 15th, 2010, 03:51 AM

this is a great diy. im 200lbs and the last ride out the rear just didnt feel stable enough when i went through a tight s turn going 60. ima try to tinker with the preload this weekend

TenaciousD · July 17th, 2010, 06:24 PM

Question: if the bike is lowered, does that put more pre-load on the shock/spring? The reason I ask is that my bike is lowered quite a bit (due to my lack of height and desire to get my feet flat while I'm learning) and I could not budge that adjuster to save my life. I also found the rear tire to be quite in the way and there was really no position on the adjuster where I could get a clear hold with the wrench.

welcome2thedawn · July 21st, 2010, 03:08 PM

i'm so thankful i found this...my bike was waayyyyy too bouncy....although being 105lb and having to bump it up to the third notch, i'm starting to think maybe something is wrong with mine

Hitman · August 4th, 2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenaciousD

Question: if the bike is lowered, does that put more pre-load on the shock/spring? The reason I ask is that my bike is lowered quite a bit (due to my lack of height and desire to get my feet flat while I'm learning) and I could not budge that adjuster to save my life. I also found the rear tire to be quite in the way and there was really no position on the adjuster where I could get a clear hold with the wrench.

I am on the same boat as you and have the same exact problem. Mine wont move either.

Alex · August 4th, 2010, 10:10 AM

Try harder.

I found it was easier to remove the chain guard, and attack it from the left side. Breaking it loose the first time can be a real pain in the ass. But once it starts moving, then you're good to go.

00NissanNinja · August 4th, 2010, 10:19 AM

I went in from the left side with the chain guard still in place. Then I gripped the right side of the swingarm (If I remember correctly) with my fingers and hooked the wrench with my thumb. This gave me extra power to pull the wrench with since now my fingers can pull as my thumb pushes

ScorpionNinja · August 4th, 2010, 12:48 PM

Push on the bikes left side. bike should be on its kickstand on stable ground ((not sitting in grass,dirt)
then have a friend hold the bike firmly on its right side, while you push on the preload setting.

TenaciousD · August 4th, 2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Try harder.

I found it was easier to remove the chain guard, and attack it from the left side. Breaking it loose the first time can be a real pain in the ass. But once it starts moving, then you're good to go.

The real problem on mine is the rear tire is in the way. There's no room for the wrench to swing and I tried it from both sides, from every angle possible. My bike is lowered a LOT while I'm learning (I'm one of those vertically challenged folks). I believe the spring is significantly preloaded in this lowered state, though, so adjusting it is probably a crapshoot anyway.

kkim · August 4th, 2010, 03:42 PM

the rear shock comes in the softest of the 5 spring settings from the factory. if you haven't touched the preload adjuster, you're most likely in the softest position already. lowering doesn't affect the preload position.

TenaciousD · August 4th, 2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

the rear shock comes in the softest of the 5 spring settings from the factory. if you haven't touched the preload adjuster, you're most likely in the softest position already. lowering doesn't affect the preload position.

Ok, now that I look at the suspension again I believe you are right. So the real problem is that the rear tire is in the way. I may shorten the adjuster wrench by the quarter inch it would need to clear the tire. I would like to put the adjuster on position 2.

Hitman · August 4th, 2010, 04:47 PM

Thanks for tip everyone. Reason I'm adjusting mine to probably setting 2 or 3 is I went over a speed bump at a parking lot and my rear tire scrapped the underside of my bike. Now I have a nice tire scratch underneath.
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kkim · August 4th, 2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman

Thanks for tip everyone. Reason I'm adjusting mine to probably setting 2 or 3 is I went over a speed bump at a parking lot and my rear tire scrapped the underside of my bike. Now I have a nice tire scratch underneath.
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do you have your bike lowered?

austexjg · August 5th, 2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by welcome2thedawn

i'm so thankful i found this...my bike was waayyyyy too bouncy....although being 105lb and having to bump it up to the third notch, i'm starting to think maybe something is wrong with mine

So how did the change workout?
Even at 155lbs. the first setting is too bouncy for me - looks like an easy fix.

Hitman · August 5th, 2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

do you have your bike lowered?

Yes, my bike has been lowered already.
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kkim · August 5th, 2010, 02:11 PM

well, it's too low if you're hitting the under fender. exactly how many inches did you drop it?

chitownrida · August 6th, 2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman

Thanks for tip everyone. Reason I'm adjusting mine to probably setting 2 or 3 is I went over a speed bump at a parking lot and my rear tire scrapped the underside of my bike. Now I have a nice tire scratch underneath.
Posted via Mobile Device

hitman i was having the same problem with the wife's bike. she was slammed on the roaringtoyz lowering links and we couldnt adjust the preload easily. i had to raise the bike up to the highest link hole to adjust preload, then drop it back down. hope this helps.

the preload now is on the stiffest (5) but i think even with a heavy rider and fully lowered you can risk rubbing still

-ben

Alex · August 6th, 2010, 11:29 AM

Right - adjusting the preload will certainly help, but with preload adjustments alone it's not doing a whole lot of change on the spring rate itself, so a heavy rider is still at risk of blowing right through the remaining spring travel and bottoming out the bike.

00NissanNinja · August 6th, 2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenaciousD

Ok, now that I look at the suspension again I believe you are right. So the real problem is that the rear tire is in the way. I may shorten the adjuster wrench by the quarter inch it would need to clear the tire. I would like to put the adjuster on position 2.

Could you maybe try removing one of the rear sets to make more room? (Thats if you don't want to shorten your tool)

chitownrida · August 6th, 2010, 02:21 PM

^ tried that also. basically the tab for the chain guard is usually the problem.... the spanner has to be perpendicular otherwise there isnt enough grip to turn it.. unless you are the hulk

adouglas · August 7th, 2010, 07:01 AM

Have a friend hold the bike vertically from the front or (better) get it up on a front-end paddock stand.

Put a floor jack under the shock knuckle.

Lift the bike.

This will unload the rear suspension completely, which both makes the adjuster easier to move AND gets the tire out of the way.

keeyu · September 14th, 2010, 07:10 PM

How do you know what setting you are on now?

kkim · September 14th, 2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keeyu

How do you know what setting you are on now?

pg. 123 of your owner's manual.

Fleshbazbo · February 18th, 2011, 01:03 PM

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.

jmgrande · April 14th, 2011, 08:46 PM

I just did this today. I keep forgetting to do it so I did it right after I rode today. I haven't had a chance to ride with it one the 2 setting. I was wearing my coat and gloves when I did it and it really easy. (I didn't want to hurt my hand or burn myself on the exhaust) I just hooked it in and pulled against the passenger foot peg bracket.

DarkNinja52 · July 17th, 2011, 02:13 AM

So pretty much every time i hit the slightest bump in the road I end up hanging onto the handle bars for dear life as NASA identifies me as a UFO in orbit.

I'm guessing its on the first setting so I'm going to crank it up to the second one today after work (or before depending on when I wake up). This should help based on what i've read, right??

I'll let you guys know how it goes =)

LazyMaxy · July 18th, 2011, 05:19 AM

Thanks for this! I didn't realize how bad my little ninja was handling until I changed the setting. Factory came at 1 and I changed it to 3 (190lb rider).100% improvement!

gt_turbo · July 18th, 2011, 04:52 PM

is the pre-load related to the seat height at all? like raising the pre-load raises the seat a bit or vice versa.

kkim · July 18th, 2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gt_turbo

is the pre-load related to the seat height at all? like raising the pre-load raises the seat a bit or vice versa.

increasing preload will result in a higher seat height by a bit, but the main reason for adjusting preload is to set the spring weight/tension to the weight of the rider for proper suspension integration. Under ideal conditions, race sag should be set to 1/3 the total rear suspension travel.

ladyninja08 · July 18th, 2011, 07:19 PM

Adjusted mine will post up after the rain stops and Ican take a ride.

Liquidtoon · July 18th, 2011, 09:11 PM

So I bought my bike used, no tools... I order the adjuster a while ago with some other little things and proceeded to forget all about it since it was on back order..

To day it showed up, I didnt think much of it went and moved it from p1 to p4 and took what started as a short ride but it was like a new bike that turned into an hour lap around the block. I LOVE IT, what a difference.

Ninja28 · July 18th, 2011, 09:14 PM

So Im new to the whole bike scene and I have no idea what the difference is between a good handling bike and a bad one. From what I have read here my suspension preload should be about a 4 since I am 220lbs?

Thanks for the help!

July 17th, 2010, 06:24 PM	#91
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	Question: if the bike is lowered, does that put more pre-load on the shock/spring? The reason I ask is that my bike is lowered quite a bit (due to my lack of height and desire to get my feet flat while I'm learning) and I could not budge that adjuster to save my life. I also found the rear tire to be quite in the way and there was really no position on the adjuster where I could get a clear hold with the wrench. __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

August 4th, 2010, 10:10 AM	#94
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Try harder. I found it was easier to remove the chain guard, and attack it from the left side. Breaking it loose the first time can be a real pain in the ass. But once it starts moving, then you're good to go. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 4th, 2010, 10:19 AM	#95
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I went in from the left side with the chain guard still in place. Then I gripped the right side of the swingarm (If I remember correctly) with my fingers and hooked the wrench with my thumb. This gave me extra power to pull the wrench with since now my fingers can pull as my thumb pushes __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

August 6th, 2010, 11:29 AM	#106
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Right - adjusting the preload will certainly help, but with preload adjustments alone it's not doing a whole lot of change on the spring rate itself, so a heavy rider is still at risk of blowing right through the remaining spring travel and bottoming out the bike. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 6th, 2010, 02:21 PM	#108
chitownrida ninjette.org newbie Name: bun b Location: windy city Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): hers: 250r mine:gsx-r 600 Posts: 2	^ tried that also. basically the tab for the chain guard is usually the problem.... the spanner has to be perpendicular otherwise there isnt enough grip to turn it.. unless you are the hulk __________________________________________________ my wife's team mechanic

July 27th, 2009, 08:31 AM	#81
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Im gonna try it before I go for a ride this afternoon, I don't plan on changing tires until the ones I have are worn out, which should not be long for the back, but the front tire still looks almost brand new.

July 27th, 2009, 05:35 PM	#82
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I adjusted the preload to 2 before I went on a 200 mile ride today, the bike handled better for sure, also when I had set on 1 bumps would bounce me out of the seat if I did not stand on the pegs, I expected this to be worse after I bumped up the preload, but I was presently surprised when I found out just the opposite. I might try 3 on my next ride.

August 11th, 2009, 10:47 PM	#85
sofo ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 410	I just bumped mine up a notch for the first time to setting #2 tonight and it was smooth and easy. I had the bike up on my paddock stand at the time.

August 27th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#86
bluetaco ninjette.org newbie Name: Joe Location: Tampa, FL Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 2	Does anybody know how I can get this tool? Apparently my '09 Ninja didn't come with this. Kind sucks because the rear end is mushy and it takes almost no weight on the back to drop it down. Thanks!

August 27th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#88
bluetaco ninjette.org newbie Name: Joe Location: Tampa, FL Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 2	Yup, brand new from dealer. Wasn't in the tool kit though, even though the kit was sealed.

August 27th, 2009, 06:55 PM	#89
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	then i would suggest you go to your dealer and let them know. otherwise, you could buy it here at bike bandit. it is part number 92110b. for $6.26 http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmot...-2009/o/m17969 hmm... i can't direct link, but it is under "tools and manuals"... then under "owners tools"

July 15th, 2010, 03:51 AM	#90
BIGT94z ninjette.org member Name: b Location: midwest Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 119	this is a great diy. im 200lbs and the last ride out the rear just didnt feel stable enough when i went through a tight s turn going 60. ima try to tinker with the preload this weekend

July 21st, 2010, 03:08 PM	#92
welcome2thedawn ninjette.org guru Name: dawn Location: portland, or Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r modded, 73 honda cl200, 74 kawasaki 400 triple Posts: 255	i'm so thankful i found this...my bike was waayyyyy too bouncy....although being 105lb and having to bump it up to the third notch, i'm starting to think maybe something is wrong with mine

August 4th, 2010, 12:48 PM	#96
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Push on the bikes left side. bike should be on its kickstand on stable ground ((not sitting in grass,dirt) then have a friend hold the bike firmly on its right side, while you push on the preload setting.

August 4th, 2010, 03:42 PM	#98
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	the rear shock comes in the softest of the 5 spring settings from the factory. if you haven't touched the preload adjuster, you're most likely in the softest position already. lowering doesn't affect the preload position.

August 4th, 2010, 04:47 PM	#100
Hitman ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Alamitos Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Special Edition (Red/Black) / 2008 Suzuki GSXR 600 (Silver/White) / Ducati Diavel Carbon Red Posts: 76	Thanks for tip everyone. Reason I'm adjusting mine to probably setting 2 or 3 is I went over a speed bump at a parking lot and my rear tire scrapped the underside of my bike. Now I have a nice tire scratch underneath. Posted via Mobile Device

August 5th, 2010, 02:11 PM	#104
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	well, it's too low if you're hitting the under fender. exactly how many inches did you drop it?

August 7th, 2010, 07:01 AM	#109
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Have a friend hold the bike vertically from the front or (better) get it up on a front-end paddock stand. Put a floor jack under the shock knuckle. Lift the bike. This will unload the rear suspension completely, which both makes the adjuster easier to move AND gets the tire out of the way.

September 14th, 2010, 07:10 PM	#110
keeyu ninjette.org member Name: kenny Location: nyc Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 77	How do you know what setting you are on now?

February 18th, 2011, 01:03 PM	#112
Fleshbazbo ninjette.org member Name: dave Location: minneapolis Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ex 250 ninja and 2012 Metallic troll snot green,3)Honda GL1000,XR400R,Suzuki Dr200 Posts: 43	Correct suspension set up for extreme riding or How a racer sets up the bike. 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.

April 14th, 2011, 08:46 PM	#113
jmgrande YEAH! Custom name tag. Name: Jon Location: CT Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE- SOLD to maverick9611 Posts: 525	I just did this today. I keep forgetting to do it so I did it right after I rode today. I haven't had a chance to ride with it one the 2 setting. I was wearing my coat and gloves when I did it and it really easy. (I didn't want to hurt my hand or burn myself on the exhaust) I just hooked it in and pulled against the passenger foot peg bracket. __________________________________________________ Don't touch it. Don't even look at it. Go on, get out, you heard me. Don't look at me either. Yeah, you better walk on. I'll hit an old man in public.

July 17th, 2011, 02:13 AM	#114
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	So pretty much every time i hit the slightest bump in the road I end up hanging onto the handle bars for dear life as NASA identifies me as a UFO in orbit. I'm guessing its on the first setting so I'm going to crank it up to the second one today after work (or before depending on when I wake up). This should help based on what i've read, right?? I'll let you guys know how it goes =) __________________________________________________

July 18th, 2011, 05:19 AM	#115
LazyMaxy ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Long Island Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 30	adjusting preload Thanks for this! I didn't realize how bad my little ninja was handling until I changed the setting. Factory came at 1 and I changed it to 3 (190lb rider).100% improvement!

July 18th, 2011, 04:52 PM	#116
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	is the pre-load related to the seat height at all? like raising the pre-load raises the seat a bit or vice versa.

July 18th, 2011, 07:19 PM	#118
ladyninja08 ninjette.org member Name: Christine Location: pittsburgh, pa Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2011 black ninja 250r Posts: 67	Adjusted mine will post up after the rain stops and Ican take a ride.

July 18th, 2011, 09:11 PM	#119
Liquidtoon ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Sacramento, Ca Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 215	So I bought my bike used, no tools... I order the adjuster a while ago with some other little things and proceeded to forget all about it since it was on back order.. To day it showed up, I didnt think much of it went and moved it from p1 to p4 and took what started as a short ride but it was like a new bike that turned into an hour lap around the block. I LOVE IT, what a difference.

July 18th, 2011, 09:14 PM	#120
Ninja28 ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: USA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	So Im new to the whole bike scene and I have no idea what the difference is between a good handling bike and a bad one. From what I have read here my suspension preload should be about a 4 since I am 220lbs? Thanks for the help!
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