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From: Indiana
i haven't messed with the spanner yet. any ideas on where i should start the setting at? i'm 6' 170 lbs. also is clockwise or counter clockwise softening up the ride, and how many adjustment are there?
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I do believe counter clockwise is to soften up the ride. I read somewhere that stock pre-preload on stock shocks are set to a person about 170lbs. If i were you i would adjust your bolts to as long as they will go and lower it more. Then use a spanner and stiffen in up a tad so you get no bottom outs. I would try to get that back fender to about an inch or so above the back wheel. But its your ride not mine.
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should have asked her to sit on it
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My bike hasnt been lowered at all in the rear, leaving the swingarm in parallel with the frame when I sit on it. The fender was reformed,cut and reshaped to hug and form to the rim and tire while still giving full suspension travel. I can be done with stock fenders as well and looks alot better. DOesnt really cost a dime, but it does take some time and effort. But the end result is well worth it.
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Lots of good info at this site http://fatbillscustoms.com/
i'm going to lower the bike alittle more and see how it looks and get a battery after work and take it for a ride and see how it feels. still debating weather i'm going to lower the fron or buy a solo seat.
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My bike hasnt been lowered at all in the rear, leaving the swingarm in parallel with the frame when I sit on it. The fender was reformed,cut and reshaped to hug and form to the rim and tire while still giving full suspension travel. I can be done with stock fenders as well and looks alot better. DOesnt really cost a dime, but it does take some time and effort. But the end result is well worth it.
