skiffer Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 So... my rear shock is adjustable. Normal perhaps? but I was thinking of lifting the bike as my feet are more than flat on the floor. Will adjusting that raise is?? I'm 11/12 stone fully laden. But now I'm on a winning streak in regards to tampering I kinda wanna do it myself. Quote
Mr Fro Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Easy squeezy! Just get a "C" spanner if there's not already one in the bike tool kit and get at it!It makes it easier if you can lift the back wheel off the floor but not essential.My top tip for this one is count the number of threads either above or below the collar so you can put it back how it was if you don't like the new ride as raising the back will make it a bit more twitchy.You might want to consider raising the front while you're there to maintain the current riding characteristics.In all probability, you'll not raise the bike enough to make an appreciable difference to the height. I'm a tall one too and I can't say having OEM seat height has ever bothered me. Quote
skiffer Posted January 31, 2015 Author Posted January 31, 2015 It's a lot more as the tic than anything.. looked at kits but the prices vary so much and they are all the same shitty bit of triangle shaped coated steel. I don't do a great deal of high speed. But then I know height can make a huge difference to straight line. Won't do anything until the new under tray comes... Might make enough of a difference for my tastes. Quote
Stu Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Adjusting it will not increase the ride hight you are just putting a little more preload on the spring you may gain a few mm but nothing worth messing about for You need some shorter dog bones to raise the ride height or a longer shock Quote
Paul-Kent Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 tape a cushion to ya saddle, job done Quote
skiffer Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 But if it rains the cushion will get wet! Quote
eastanglianbiker Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 But if it rains the cushion will get wet!put it inside a carrier bag with elastic band round the end thats been thrown away by the postman that way you are recycling as well Quote
skiffer Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 You lot are so resourceful!! So glad I joined this forum. Quote
eastanglianbiker Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 we try our best not that its always a help but it gives everyone a giggle now and again Quote
cockercas Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 What is the reason you want to jack the rear for? Quote
skiffer Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 Specifically the look. But I'm waiting to fit a new under tray before I commit to it. As that may make a big enough difference to be look. Quote
Chrissb6 Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Suspension settings - set up is a real deep dark subject and you really need to have a read up on to do's and don'ts before you dive in. Jacking up the rear or lower the front can have a dramatic effect on how your bike handles.Some good information here.http://www.ohlins.com/Checkpoint-Ohlins ... rrubrik_1/http://www.suspensionshop.org/tech_suspension_setup.php Quote
skiffer Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 I've read a fair bit on it and have seen a fair few mixed reviews. I wasn't and am not after any silly raises. More like a couple of cms. But yeah the slight adjustment is likely to make a fair difference to handling. Front end has what looks like rust near one of the dust seals so it needs attention before committing to any change. Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Tape the neighbour's cat to your seat using lots of duct tape - Sorted! Quote
skiffer Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Got my own cat for that!! Will post a pic as soon as I've made the mods lol Quote
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