It's still a different damper therefore it is not relative so why you keep arguing the issue I don't know. More importantly if the range of sag is correct that is all that matters and unless you've measured it you do not know. 7 could likely put the sag range correct ... To say it is 'too hard' is incorrect as this is not what preload is for ... Preload is simply a means of ensuring shock is operating in correct range of travel. On a road bike 35-40mm front is typical with the rear being 30-35mm... Subtract 10mm if using on track. It's too hard on 7, it could simply be your rebound and compression is too stiff. This affects how the shock feels not the preload.
I'll wait until a little later when I have another pair of hands about and I'll measure the rear. Front was 12 turns out and 38mm of sag.
I don't wanna start a bun fight ladies. It suits me. Not someone else. My idea in posting up the email from Dave Moss was to possibly try and help others but I will say try it and if it is not correct for you then at least you will have a start point. Some people do not like to adjust from factory as they don't know what they are messing with. Thats fine but their bike will never be set up for THEIR optimum settings.
Completely agree with you. But don't forget the rear spring isn't a linear .... it's a progressive spring..... so yes increasing the prelude you re increase the spring rate...
Right then, just borrowed my 14 yo daughter and she measured 558mm from the top of the rear nut to the point on my R&G under tray and with me and my leathers it was showing 528mm so exactly 30mm. I suppose with helmet and boots / back protector maybe 28mm. Looks spot on to me!
Yep ... If anything I would drop rear to '6' so nearer to 30-35 ... But that's down to preference. 5-10mm difference is ok.
I thought standard bike springs were linear? I thought customs etc used progressive or do I have that arse about face?
Going back to the linear thing I thought as the bike has a rising rate linkage then the shock should be fitted with a linear spring.
90% of sprotbike have progressive rear spring. When i said progressive i don't say like Hyperpro with a bi big range of rate. But for the road yes, cause we can take passenger and luggages, rear is progressive in the end, to be safe. You can try, putting a trackday with an OEM blade spring, and after an Ohlins linear spring on the same day. Your rizlan will be at different level between the two.
Just wind down the blue 14mm nut. Personally I'd wind it right off, count the full no of turns back then dial in your suggested number of turns. Mine was 12 full turns for around 38mm. Standard is 6.
Haha, clever fecker!! I'd try the black one but not sure if thats the right one, the front end of the bike may fall off. Be careful!!
