I think rider sag is more important then free sag.
Lot of sag on Z model. Is it same on X? I know racing bikes have around 30mm in front and rear of rider sag. Kev fork spacers bring xt closer to this.
When you sit on bike for rider sag measuring you should shake the bike (push on handlebar and jump on seat a little
) to make correct measurement.
What is your shock preload adjusting settings? I think you should stiffen it little (Owners manual page 3-13 if you want to). Standard setting is 2, hardest 5.
You don't have to have workstand to take first measurement. You can put bike on sidestand and slowly tilt it over sidestand to elevate one wheel of the ground front or rear. Of course second person have to take measurement.
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offroadtoad
I've been wondering about fiddling with the spring preload on my Ten over the past few weeks, but feel a bit out of my depth. The bike seems to ride softer than it did 12 months ago when new. I've covered nearly 9,000 miles now, so I guess the springs have softened up?
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I don't think it's something about spring if it's softer then 9000 miles before. Maybe it is time to change front fork oil.