Rear is softer/harder on the dash so probably not actually as adjustable as a stanadrd shock. Hence it may be even more important if yiu are an edge case, too heavy/light, to change a spring.
I'm with the guys above in that the usp of the bike for me is that it's got more technology than the millennium falcon and goes into warp speed too. Just can't imagine not buying one without all the toys!
Is the weight setting for pre-load in the manual. I have a 2014mts and haven't touched pre-load and I'm a slender 16.5 stone and recon it probs wasn't set for my weight. Although I have no issues with how it rides I'd like to know mine is set right. If it is what page lol if it isn't can someone direct me. I'm not just being lazy I'm at work so don't have the manual. Cheers
I haven't seen any weight recommendations, but Id wager that you needed quite a bit more preload. Im 1st and have increased my preload substantially on the rear and a little on the front haha, sorry 15st
Given that Ducatis seem to come set up for a rider of 70-75kg, I suspect that you'll need to have the preload close to max even for solo riding - a check of sag will tell you, as will weaving or bottoming out. I don't know what the spring specs for the Sachs machines is, but the rear spring on Ohlins machines seems to be at its limit with a rider much over 13 stone.
Set it to maximum, then back it off three complete turns (counter clockwise)...start from there. Make sure the compression and rebound are set to something sensible (low numbers). Or Pay an expert to customise the whole suspension set up...£70-95+vat depending where you are in the UK. Prepare to fall in love again. NOTE It is not politically correct to kiss the bike technician! However I will accept one (1) Karma credit or a hug.
Good thread lads, its something thats been bugging me for a while with my '13 Skyhook. I run it on Urban suspension with the engine on Sport to suit the shitty dirt tracks that pass as roads here. I'm a svelte 13.5 stone before cake, I do find the sport like rock and even the touring a bit harsh. Should I do some investigating?
You don't need to be an expert to adjust the forks preload, def no need to spend 75£ for it, the instructions are pretty straight forward in the manual, turn left the adjuster until it doesn't turn anymore and start turning half turn until you've reached your weight plus maybe half turn more, each turn equals 15kg preload.
I shoulda mentioned I have a skyhook bike so I think I'll be ok sorting pre load out just wondered Wat setting is recommended. Thanks so far from me. Sorta robbed the thread.
Probably worth it. May even find its over sprung, being a touring bike with genuine all day two up capability you would expect the spring to be heavier. My guess, nothing more than that, is you can get the tight range if you are 15/17 st easy
So is that turn left when looking at the spanner with it sticking out at the top or bottom of the top nut? :Banghead: . And am I to look down on the nut or from underneath? Please read aloud the sentences above while affecting a Southern Irish* accent. These instructions:Bookworm: are easy to follow :Hilarious::Hilarious::Hilarious::Hilarious::Hilarious::Hilarious::Hilarious: *If you are Irish then affect a Kerry man accent. :Finger: Think about the words before responding :Finger:
I think I agree? IMHO All the Multistradas 2010 to 2014 should have had stiffer springs, from the factory, to allow for our Northern European body types￥ and demographics*. *40 to 60 year old male, deep pockets, high mileage & motorcycle experience who now appreciates comfort. A deep understanding of torque over bhp, but refuses :Facepalm: to wear leather tassels.:Hungry: ￥ A harder to kidkidnap wife (+12 Stone) and his own frame is now ready for a long winter (+15 Stone). Due to these heavy bones\muscle our legs are proportional (shorter) than Vitruvian man.:Watching:
I agree and that wasn't my message :Bookworm:, however most of us would benefit from a complete custom suspension tune of our motorcycle [added for clarity for Mr. @Exige ]....me included :Angelic:
I didn't have an issue with my skyhook the faster I went on old model and I flutter between 110 and 125 kg. Ran med firm preload rear and that would be bit harsh under 50 and have me out the seat a bit New one doesn't. By comparison it feels like the GS I had very soft and compliant on med setting but go fast and feels scantly the same, no wollowing unlike GS
