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domski1 · Senior Member

Rear shock pre load adjustment

Cubber · Super Guru

I doubt if it actually "lowers" the height - it just makes the suspension harder or softer.
Have a look at this link - it tells you how to adjust the suspension FOR YOU:-

Clicky Thingy

Also, have a look in the TTR250 FAQ web pages at the top of the page.

Martyn

domski1 · Senior Member

Cubber wrote:
I doubt if it actually "lowers" the height - it just makes the suspension harder or softer.
Have a look at this link - it tells you how to adjust the suspension FOR YOU:-
Clicky Thingy
Also, have a look in the TTR250 FAQ web pages at the top of the page.
Martyn

I just thought if it made the suspension softer then when I sat on the bike it would travel down further then obviously be lower but I dont suppose my actual body weight will make that much difference! the best way maybe to buy a second hand seat and cut in inch or 2 of the foam then put the cover back on, then at least I aren't changing the suspension settings, does anyone know where I could get a seat from? Have looked on eBay and there are some off 125's anyone know if they will fit?

TTRfan · Super Guru

domski1 wrote:
..will backing off the spring pre load lower it a bit for me?

It did for me plus I dropped the front forks about 3/4 inch up through the yokes.

Brian

Lin · Senior Member

We did the same as Brian to the front fork tubes plus fitted a Kouba link to the rear (which was quite simple) Worked a treat we can get our ancient creaking bones on and off easily. Backing of the spring preload does nothing for the static unloaded height.

-- Edited by Lin on Tuesday 2nd of August 2011 05:31:13 AM

domski1 · Senior Member

Just bought a kouba link so will also drop the forks as far as they will go and see how that is! Thanks for replys.

Lin · Senior Member

You can also space the bars up a bit and get the fork tubes up an extra 6mm or so. Just buy some thick stainless steel washers.... can't remember if they were 8 or 10mm.

domski1 · Senior Member

Lin wrote:
You can also space the bars up a bit and get the fork tubes up an extra 6mm or so. Just buy some thick stainless steel washers.... can't remember if they were 8 or 10mm.

That sounds like a good idea, hopefully the link will be with me tomorrow or friday so I will let you all know how a get on!

domski1 · Senior Member

Right I fitted the kouba 2 inch lowering link tonight and dropped the front forks just over half an inch and it's perfect, very happy, I can now re adjust all the suspension settings to suit me!