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TriumphTengu · 04-27-2008

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Thinking about the trip up the Brickyard MotoGP in September I went out and checked under the seat of my 06' Tiger and looked at the shock for the first time (I've only put 3,000 miles on her-yet!).
I can play a mean guitar, but know very little about motorcycles.
Anyone have any advice on adjusting the rear shock for on and off road? I usually ride solo, though my wife rides pillion once or twice a week.
How would I set the suspension differently for a long haul?

MrGromit · 04-27-2008

The handbook will gve you a rough guide as to what to set the rear shock at for solo use,luggage and passengers etc. The top of the shock can be adjusted with a socket.The shock has graduated markings which you can wind it up and down to. The bottom of the shock has a small grub screw for adjusting the damping. Screw it in fully clockwise and then anticlockwse slowly feeling for the 'clicks' which measure the amount of damping.

blacktiger · 04-28-2008

Shock settings totally depend, obviously, on how heavy you and your good lady are. I come in at 200lbs and have the spring at around "3" for solo work. Crank it up 15~20 clicks for 2up. The damping is down to your feeling really. Adjust it so that the bike doesn't bounce around too much. Experiment until you get it right for you.