[lookslikeanevo]

what's the best way to get the rear ohlins shock to the lowest point?

there's about an inch of thread left but reservoir piece of the rear shock assy is in the way


basically I want the preload all the way down


any tips would be great

 

[Donger]

I think you'll be better off changing the spring rate for your weight---if this is what you're aiming for.

If you're aiming for lowering the rear, then buy an aftermarket adjuster (I would not recommend it if you're be riding twisties/tracks) and lower both front and rear, but then again, you only have a small margin to lower the front since you might bottom out hitting a pothole or speed bump

 

[lookslikeanevo]

I think you'll be better off changing the spring rate for your weight---if this is what you're aiming for.

If you're aiming for lowering the rear, then buy an aftermarket adjuster (I would not recommend it if you're be riding twisties/tracks) and lower both front and rear, but then again, you only have a small margin to lower the front since you might bottom out hitting a pothole or speed bump

I'm just on my toes ... I feel like I'm riding a multi :dance:

It's not bad ... Won't be doing track days with it... I'm sure there will be some twisties but most of the time it's spirited fun

 

[Donger]

I'm 5ft7 and also tiptoeing..all good for me

 

[lookslikeanevo]

I'm 5ft7 and also tiptoeing..all good for me

im 5'8" no real issues....just not 100% comfrotable....my left knee has issues also...so meh i guess ill deal with it:conveyer:

 

[DHarsay]

remove the spring and collar, and machine the lock collar to clear... or remove it altogether.

 

[lookslikeanevo]

remove the spring and collar, and machine the lock collar to clear... or remove it altogether.

hmmmm lowering link sounds easier lol

 

[DHarsay]

You didn't ask about ride height... You asked about spring preload.

 

[Donger]

You didn't ask about ride height... You asked about spring preload.

I think he meant to say lowering the bike...was a misinformation.

OP..try your OE's ride height first, to see what's the lowest point it would get, then research either SATO or PSR or whatever brand of ride height adjuster you want to see how much lower can they get vs OE.

Chances are, you probably have about a max of 1.5" in the rear before your bike bottomed out. Just remember to drop the same for the front..and do not hit speed bump or pot hole lol

 

[lookslikeanevo]

I think he meant to say lowering the bike...was a misinformation.

OP..try your OE's ride height first, to see what's the lowest point it would get, then research either SATO or PSR or whatever brand of ride height adjuster you want to see how much lower can they get vs OE.

Chances are, you probably have about a max of 1.5" in the rear before your bike bottomed out. Just remember to drop the same for the front..and do not hit speed bump or pot hole lol

your handled looked familiar from the 848 forums

looks like we made the same move :stickpoke:dance:

it may be at the lowest point already but I'll take a look

 

[lookslikeanevo]

You didn't ask about ride height... You asked about spring preload.

if I could get the collars to the lowest point I think I would be fine


but that doesn't doesn't like it goes that low

 

[lookslikeanevo]

is there a more SF centric forum?

 

[Donger]

is there a more SF centric forum?

I'm on ducati.ms as well..they have a very active SF subforum.

It's easier to find info on both of these forums.

 

[Jedclampet]

Springs

I would suffer with the tippy toes or you'll likely suffer more in the twisties. Dan Kyle at Kyle racing can mod the collars to spin up but your preload will likely be off. Try to adjust your rider sag to 30mm from full extended in the rear and 40mm in the front and see how the bike feels. And ignore the height.