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andys 11-11-15 09:32

what rider's weight suspension sag is set for?
 
do you know what are the default for xt660z, factory settings?
Wonder if I have to adjust mine sag. I heard most bikes suspensions are set for 180lb rider. I am 230lb so would need to adjust it in that case, but from riding experience so far on tenere suspension feels OK.

keithy2 11-11-15 23:36

sag weight
 
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Originally Posted by andys (Post 215878)
do you know what are the default for xt660z, factory settings?
Wonder if I have to adjust mine sag. I heard most bikes suspensions are set for 180lb rider. I am 230lb so would need to adjust it in that case, but from riding experience so far on tenere suspension feels OK.

I dont know the factory setting but after 10000 miles I have the rear shock two clicks up from the bottom softest setting I have moved my suspension up a click each time the side stand starts to ground when i am sat on the bike I like it low as I have short 29 inch legs. I dont find the suspension too soft as there is stacks of travel in reserve and have never bottomed the suspension even on small jumps,

Pleiades 12-11-15 00:08

Generally speaking on bikes with long travel suspension you want to try and set the preload so you use around 33% of the total travel for rider (or dynamic) sag. On the Z that roughly equates to about 65-70mm up front and 60-65mm at the rear. Obviously the number of clicks/turns front and rear depends entirely on your own weight. I always tend to set the dynamic sag in full gear and with half a tank of fuel on board.

I found when the Tenere was new this was easy to achieve for me, an 85Kg geared-up rider, but as the bike aged and the "made of cheese" OE Sachs shock spring started to tire it became harder and harder (or rather softer and softer ;) ), up until the point a new spring/shock was required at about 12K miles. If you're heavier, then the shock spring is likely to reach the point of no return even sooner!

Arkan 12-11-15 01:47

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Originally Posted by andys (Post 215878)
do you know what are the default for xt660z, factory settings?
Wonder if I have to adjust mine sag. I heard most bikes suspensions are set for 180lb rider. I am 230lb so would need to adjust it in that case, but from riding experience so far on tenere suspension feels OK.

170-180lb. I'm 240 + 20 equipment and first I've changed rear spring, but very soon I went for ohlins made for 265lb.I've also changed front springs into progreassive Hyperpro + racetech emulators. IMHO - minimum setup for offroad for heavy rider.


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