Suspension upgrade nightmare goes on YSS SHOCK

[jedibiker]

So, as expected it didnt go plain sailing.

 

Fitted a YSS shick to the 650 bandit.. Even got the 1200 version as its meant to be for a heavier bike..

 

Wound preload really far on and still only getting rider sag to 50mm.. a good 15-20mm out.. im scared to wind it too far and actually didnt think Id have too. I hear these shocks are great, but I guess 17.5stone guys need different spring rates etc.. Baffled as ever..

Any heavy guys use these? And i dont think 17st is even heavy really.

 

Measurements were 550mm on center stand. the 2 other measurents L2 L3 502mm no stiction which seems odd too

 

Gave linkage a good strip and clean too.

[fullscreenaging]

You need to start off with static sag and go from there. 
You may have already done this but you’ve not mentioned. 
I would also wind the preload to max, see where you are and work back from there. 
Is the spring correct for your weight in full gear? 

[jedibiker]

52 minutes ago, fullscreenaging said:

You need to start off with static sag and go from there. 
You may have already done this but you’ve not mentioned. 
I would also wind the preload to max, see where you are and work back from there. 
Is the spring correct for your weight in full gear? 

i had to have static sag to calculate rider sag buddy. ive no idea if the spring is for my weight, just expected an upgrade to be ideal for varied weights.

[Stu]

Have you ridden it yet and if so how does it feel? 

[jedibiker]

27 minutes ago, Stu said:

Have you ridden it yet and if so how does it feel? 

test ride tomorrow. spent ages trying to get figures right so had a beer and chilled. I was just saying to the mrs it may not matter as long as it rides ok as its not like im getting knee down on bends etc..

I think maybe we get hung up on articles saying do this and do that when it doesnt always matter. Just want a slightly comfy ride and fun in bends (not knee down)

[Stu]

2 minutes ago, jedibiker said:

test ride tomorrow. spent ages trying to get figures right so had a beer and chilled. I was just saying to the mrs it may not matter as long as it rides ok as its not like im getting knee down on bends etc..

I think maybe we get hung up on articles saying do this and do that when it doesnt always matter. Just want a slightly comfy ride and fun in bends (not knee down)

 

Thats pretty much what I was about to say 

 

take it for a spin and see how it feels as while the articles and experts say one thing it doesn't mean you will like the feel of it 

 

I set my TL suspension to the recommended settings to start with after a spring and oil change and while it felt better it was too stiff and took a little tweaking to get right for me 

[jedibiker]

4 minutes ago, Stu said:

 

Thats pretty much what I was about to say 

 

take it for a spin and see how it feels as while the articles and experts say one thing it doesn't mean you will like the feel of it 

 

I set my TL suspension to the recommended settings to start with after a spring and oil change and while it felt better it was too stiff and took a little tweaking to get right for me 

was where my thinking was going, although they are looking at a spring suited to my weight too. it may be good enough

[Stu]

1 minute ago, jedibiker said:

was where my thinking was going, although they are looking at a spring suited to my weight too. it may be good enough

 

I fitted hyperpro progressive front springs and could only get the sag to about 40mm at max! 

 

Same on the FJR too 

 

The bike handled so much better than stock 

[jedibiker]

14 hours ago, Stu said:

 

I fitted hyperpro progressive front springs and could only get the sag to about 40mm at max! 

 

Same on the FJR too 

 

The bike handled so much better than stock 

actually reassuring to hear... thanks

[jedibiker]

150nm isnt too soft is it anyway, they can get me a spring for my weight for £40. so if this one is to soft its a good option..