The manual does not give any specifics for the rear shock based on weight/load, but it does for tire air pressure, measured on cold tires. Load 0-198 lbs (front 33 psi & rear 36psi). Load 198-414 lbs (front 36 psi & rear 42 psi).I never got the manual for my FZ6R and was wondering if it says anything about how to set the preload on the rear shock and whether it gives any guidelines for weight. The stock setting is 3 out of the possible 7.
Is it correct that the more weight, the higher I set the shock setting? I weigh 240...for now.No there are no specific guideline settings that I recall. I reviewed it and adjusted mine to level six out of seven. I had it on seven of seven from the dealer (at my request) and decreased it with the toolbag tool to six. (it was easy) Don't notice any difference. I weigh about 230lbs...
MNDZA, I have the manual for my FZ6R and I set my pre-load on 2 using it because I'm only 5'4" and weigh 130, I'm kind of a fidget. Makes the bike fly though! I don't remember off the top of my head exactly what the factory recommendations were, but tonight when I get home from work I'll post what they say. I think it has more to do with ride comfort though. On my YZ250 they specify the sag by measuring the distance between a frame bolt and swingarm with no weight on the bike, then while sitting on it, with a recommendation of 3" of sag, which I would assume puts the shock in the middle of it's travel for best results. But we all know what ass-ume meansIs it correct that the more weight, the higher I set the shock setting? I weigh 240...for now.
+1 This is the way to do it!! Start at one end of the spectrum(say 1) and run around your favorite road, then switch to the other end (say 7) and run around again. Note the difference and then move toward something in the middle and repeat until you find the best. I just undertook this process after upgrading the rear spring. Took a little time, But hey your riding right...and the difference was striking once I found the right setting for "me"I think the settings are all personal. I'm 215lbs and felt that setting "5" was the best for me. Standard "3" and the lower "2" were just too soft. I moved mine around to different settings and rode around the same roads. Try different settings and find the one that suits you, IMO.
I adjusted my pre-load to 7 because I was going riding 2 up. Left it in 7 and noticed how more difficult to turn when solo?set it so you use 1/3rd of the travel when you sit on it . 1.7in drop . 5.1 in rear travel is the spec i got