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Old 03-30-2005, 05:44 AM   #1
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Old 03-30-2005, 07:19 AM   #2
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I feel the suspension is a bit harsh, for the reasons stated in the article. Maybe half of the suspension would be a bit more fair.
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Old 03-30-2005, 08:12 AM   #3
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Just let off the preload a little. Then the suspension won't be so harsh.
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Just let off the preload a little. Then the suspension won't be so harsh.
To get half I might need some work done I don't think the preload adjustment goes out that far. :funflip
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Just let off the preload a little. Then the suspension won't be so harsh.
take out al the rebound and dampening it'll ride like a buick :headscratch what was this about again???
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Old 03-30-2005, 01:15 PM   #6
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F'n cop got what he deserved. I wish more professionals road sport bikes. That way the cops would think twice about pulling them over.
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F'n cop got what he deserved. I wish more professionals road sport bikes. That way the cops would think twice about pulling them over.
I ride a sportbike :wave
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Can we get back on topic here, so half the preload does what to your suspension?
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Can we get back on topic here, so half the preload does what to your suspension?
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Ya know that stretch of 52 passing the dump near the Convoy exit, well it makes your bike ride like that only everywhere...
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Can we get back on topic here, so half the preload does what to your suspension?
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Ya know that stretch of 52 passing the dump near the Convoy exit, well it makes your bike ride like that only everywhere...
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