Adjusting the pre-load
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Adjusting the pre-load
Having to take the seat off and adjust the pre-load of the rear shock every time a passenger hops on might occasionally be inconvenient. If you sometimes choose not to do this, how bad is it? And if you're not going to adjust it, is it better to leave the shock set just for the rider, or for the rider + passenger?
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Having to take the seat off and adjust the pre-load of the rear shock every time a passenger hops on might occasionally be inconvenient. If you sometimes choose not to do this, how bad is it? And if you're not going to adjust it, is it better to leave the shock set just for the rider, or for the rider + passenger?
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Having to take the seat off and adjust the pre-load of the rear shock every time a passenger hops on might occasionally be inconvenient. If you sometimes choose not to do this, how bad is it? And if you're not going to adjust it, is it better to leave the shock set just for the rider, or for the rider + passenger?
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I run my Slim almost on max preload, at setting 6 of 7. I'm 170lbs + gear. I only ride solo. I no longer bottom out, I don't top out and I believe I can lean more before footboard pegs touch down. This feels the most comfortable and best handling setting for me. When I toured this month, I didn't touch the preload to take the weight of luggage. No problem.
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