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Jak
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 09:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So while I was doing an oil change yesterday I decided to play around with the suspension settings a bit. I took my wife on a ride Friday and with both of us on there ( 180 & 115) the rear felt softer than I would have preferred. Under the corner of the seat I see a little screw that has arrows pointing clockwise or counter and they say H and S. Is this Harder and Softer? I turned it all the way in the H direction and I cannot tell much difference. As a matter of fact, it feels a little softer?

So, if someone could explain how I can make the front and rear suspension harder I guess that's what I'm going after.

Yes, I will buy a manual soon...I swear.
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Shea
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not sure what "H" and "S" stand for, but I can tell you it dosn't mean harder and softer. There are three adjustments to each piece of suspension. If you have the owner's manual, look it up. It will show you exactly how to adjust it.
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Daves
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You need to change the preload for riding two up. Then adjust the compression and rebound.
The manual has a chart based on weight
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Jak
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Daves

How much for the manual? I also need a new gasket for the tranny change I'm going to do.

What else??? How comfortable is that Touring seat for the bolt? My wife doesn't like the stocker. I guess I'll need a price on that as well.

Could you give me your opinion of the race series suspension upgrade?

I would also like a set of the traction hand grips so you can throw those in as well. Last thing, a bottle of Novus 1.

Send me a pm when you are able to get the cost together.

Thanks.

Jak
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Daves
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 10:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The owners manual is 20.00
The service manual is 58.00
The Touring pillion is 119.95
I have never used the race suspension so I do not know how much difference it will make?
Grips 16.95
Gasket is like 2.50
Less 10% off all these prices of course
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Jak
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Okay. How do I make a purchase? Should I give you a call on Mon. or Tues.?
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Diablobrian
Posted on Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 11:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)





With these you should be able to get in the ballpark of where you want to be if you ride hard.

Here are the 05 factory settings:

http://www.buell.com/om/99475-05Y_en/file-5.asp#table-hdtopic000116-1

and this is the link to the owners manual for the future (including a guide on how to adjust the suspension)
remember the damping settings are very sensitive.
http://www.buell.com/om/99475-05Y_en/index.asp
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Jak
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Diablobrian-thanks for the chart. I found it in a search and I understand it, but I do not understand how the settings transfer on the bike. I don't understand which is preload and which is compression on the fork or the rear shock.

Any pointers?
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Diablobrian
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 01:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you look in the manual link above there is a section on setting the suspension
complete with pictures of the adjusters and where to locate them.
http://www.buell.com/om/99475-05Y_en/file-5.asp#hdtopic000117


Will that do?
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Jak
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 09:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That was exactly what I needed. I do much better looking at a couple of pictures w/arrows. Thank you.
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