rear suspension issues-'95

So i've adjusted the rear as firm as possible and when my wife gets on the bike it still drops quite a bit. She's not a big girl at all and between the two of us we don't push the weight limit of the bike. I've also softened the rear and it seems to drop just as much. With 20,xxx on the bike, could my rear shock be bad/worn? Thanks for any assistance.

 

Tom:

The stock spring is, at best, good for a lone rider who weighs 180 lbs.

I'd think about sending it off to Race Tech in California for a heavier spring at the least. About a 180.00 dollar job give or take.

BZ

 

The preload adjustment is a ride height adjustment and doesn't actually change the rate of the spring. What you require is a stiffer spring that is just stiff enough to allow you to set the sag for two up riding, and not so stiff that you cannot correctly set the sag for when you are riding solo. It may end up being a compromise.

 

good thing winter is coming up. guess I'll have to take it off and send it in. thanks.

 

Better yet upgrade to the 929 shock and new spring!


http://vfrworld.com/forums/suspension-articles/21274-929-shock-install-4-gen-pics.html

 

Really?

Not to be an ass but, second rider is out ont he end of the tail section of a vehicle that was designed at best for a single 160-180 rider ....tops.Gold wings handle like shit with another 110-150lbs in the back.Sell the old lady on the Asian black market.....could fetch a case of beer and a tank of gas.....good deal!Pming Scubalong now......No thanks needed.....just good advise from your uncle Toe.:thumbsup:

 

Yeah, I am considering buying an old GS series bike. I used to have an '81 GS1100L. Good, cheap, and there are usually a couple around here for less then $2K. Might be a better solution for the two up rides. Now, talking the wife into letting me have 3 bikes.....

 

Hi all. any ideas on the best setup for the rear suspension on a '96 VFR750? I think the previous owner had it way too hard. What are the best settings to start with, I weigh about 80Kgs (excuse the metric, im an african) and ride mainly solo. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.