bluremi
Junior Member
I skimmed through the suspension setup thread but couldn't figure out the answer to my question.
I have a stock 2008 FZ6 with the factory rear preload setting. I live in NYC (bumpy roads) and am 5'11" 160lbs.
When riding solo I feel like the rear suspension is incredibly jarring, to the point where I stand up on the pegs to avoid back/neck pain when going over bumps or dips (of which there are thousands in NYC).
However, when my girlfriend who weighs about 115lbs is on the back I feel like the suspension is perfect. I can feel the road but it absorbs bumps effortlessly. This is how I want it to behave all the time, since I do 95% of my riding solo.
Can you guys give me some advice? Is preload adjustment enough? If I need to get aftermarket parts, I'm at a loss for the best approach...
I have a stock 2008 FZ6 with the factory rear preload setting. I live in NYC (bumpy roads) and am 5'11" 160lbs.
When riding solo I feel like the rear suspension is incredibly jarring, to the point where I stand up on the pegs to avoid back/neck pain when going over bumps or dips (of which there are thousands in NYC).
However, when my girlfriend who weighs about 115lbs is on the back I feel like the suspension is perfect. I can feel the road but it absorbs bumps effortlessly. This is how I want it to behave all the time, since I do 95% of my riding solo.
Can you guys give me some advice? Is preload adjustment enough? If I need to get aftermarket parts, I'm at a loss for the best approach...
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