preload change?
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From: Rogersville, MO
preload change?
Hey guys Im riding an 07 SB with the stock suspension and a barebones seat and pillion... well the GF is complaining that the bike is uncomfortable for her... I know the barebones is NOT helping anything but Im also noticing some bottoming out... was wondering if I could adjust the preload on the stock rear shocks... Ive searched the forum, my owners manual and my maint. guide but cant find anything... Im thinking the next upgrade will be either new rear shocks or MAYBE a nicer seat for her but come on the barebones LOOKS bad *** 
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On my 09 it is a hand twist, not sure about the 07...
i have the same issues with her being uncomfortable i have the barebones was thinking about the butty buddy thing. but it looks like that sits high and with me on the barebones it seems like she will be to much higher then me.
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ok cool... Ill need to take a look and see which way the steps go to stiffen it up.... Im asuming I would want to "lengenth" the shock? Essentially turn the shock so the top and bottom of the shock are FURTHER apart?
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