Back end feels loose...
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Grandview, WA
I am noticing the same thing. I thought it just may be the roads I am on. But now that someone else mentions feeling the same thing I am not so sure anymore.
Shocks are at 45#. I do have spokes. It almost feels like the rear tire is going flat, but pressure is good. I have just over 4K on it.
Shocks are at 45#. I do have spokes. It almost feels like the rear tire is going flat, but pressure is good. I have just over 4K on it.
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45# seems pretty high to me. I ride solo unloaded at 30# and go up to 35# when my luggage is loaded with stuff... still solo. These numbers were recommended by my dealer, who I have absolute confidence in. My experience tells me the numbers are good, at least for me.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Grandview, WA
I am still playing with finding the right poundage for the shocks for me. Anyways I think I solved my problem.
The friggen air gauge I was using was no good. My rear was low.
Got the tire back up to spec, and I will test it on the slab tomorrow.
The friggen air gauge I was using was no good. My rear was low.
Got the tire back up to spec, and I will test it on the slab tomorrow.