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Charlie P

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Suspension adjustments
« on: December 26, 2012, 07:39:50 PM »
New to scooters and have just purchased a 2010 Yager.  Can anyone make recommendations or explain the various settings for the shock pre-load?  I will be riding 2 up (300 lbs total) some of the time and would like to know what the general settings should be on the shocks.  Thanks,  Charlie.
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Re: Suspension adjustments
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2012, 08:25:40 PM »
  Well there's not much to it. There are 5 settings and the softest one that works best for you is the best.
So the best way to set it is to start at the lowest setting and ride it to get a feel for how it reacts. Then
try each of the others and choose the one you like best! You'll probably find one setting (like 1 - 2) for
one up and a different one (like 3 - 4) for two up.

 The proper way to setup suspension is to change the spring to suit the (usual) load. The preload adjustment
only changes the force needed before it starts to work. This scooter probably wants a 200 lb spring. I posted
about some $99 shocks, they say their shocks adjust from 160 lbs to 190 lbs. I'm not sure exactly what that
 means, there are 2 shocks so 320 to 380 lbs? So if you and the wife weigh 300 together set it to full soft, if
you weight 400 set it to full hard?

 Riding 1 up I noticed the scooter bouncing a lot like lots of tiny bumps in the road (even though you couldn't
 see any) then I remembered I set it full hard so I changed it to soft or one click firmer and it feels OK now.

 I'm still not impressed with the suspension (but I compare it to my Ducati with the Ohlins stuff), it feels kind
of firm but there's not much travel so it might be difficult to make it much better...
« Last Edit: December 26, 2012, 09:26:00 PM by MotoRandy123 »
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Re: Suspension adjustments
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2012, 12:22:16 AM »
Even on the softest setting, I still find the ride to be too firm.
Not sure if it's that and/or the seat but after just few miles, it's killing my lower back :-(
I never had this problem with previous scooters....
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Re: Suspension adjustments
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012, 01:06:59 AM »
..just a thought, check your rear tire pressure..

..make sure it's not over-inflated...

..that will create a rough ride...

« Last Edit: December 30, 2012, 01:11:10 AM by wordslinger »
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Re: Suspension adjustments
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012, 06:26:51 AM »
Pressure is within specs.... and I check them regularly.
I think that the smaller wheel size, "not so" stellar seat and the short wheelbase contribute to that uncomfortable ride.

Thanks for the tip though :-)
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Re: Suspension adjustments
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2012, 11:48:09 PM »
..sometimes its th simple, overlooked thing...lol..

..not usually tho...


      :o

..i love the handling of my s9, but it's pretty light, and the ride is anything but comfortable...


       :-\
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Re: Suspension adjustments
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2012, 12:29:18 PM »
Did you see my entry on the $99 shocks? I'm going to try some as soon as I get $99!

http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=8108.0

The fronts are a bit firm too. I want to change the oil to something lighter. The manual says
they use SS8 which, if it's the same as the Honda stuff, is 10W. I might try some 5W to get
some compliance. The real problem is both front and rear use progressive springs. Those
make it firm up quickly. I made some straight weight springs for the front out of some old
Super Sherpa springs but couldn't install them yet as you need a 17mm hex which I don't
have (and the wife won't let me buy one ((you just bought it why do you need tools to fix it?))).
 
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Re: Suspension adjustments
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2012, 07:16:31 PM »
Yeah I did see your post about the shocks. I may try that in the future.
But I just got the Isotta windshield installed.... Read my review?
So no other mods for me right now.
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Re: Suspension adjustments
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2012, 07:29:53 PM »
Ya great review, the pictures help a lot too! Come spring I'll have to get something.

I'm still between jobs so not adding all the goodies I would otherwise. I did manage
 to sneak in an order of the Dr Pulley's sliders as I sold some stuff on Craig's list. They
should be here any day now. One thing at a time...
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