Author Topic: suspension settings for caring a 210 lbs passenger (Read 3519 times)

98bandit · « **on:** March 22, 2005, 11:15:16 AM »

I have a 98 bandit 1200 and will be doing some two up riding soon. The bike has the stock suspension and the settings currently are 4 on preload and 2 on damping. My weight is 195lbs the passengers weight is 210lbs. Any advice on suspension settings or other suggestions on caring a passenger?

DaveG · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2005, 12:31:33 PM »

there is no stock setting that will accomodate.

damping on 3 seems to work best with max preload.
mine is an 02 which is somwhat improved over 98 but even with my 190+gear lbs. it is just enough.

go aftermarket if you plan on carrying more weight than that.

Bazza · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2005, 05:50:08 PM »

I will give a two thumbs up for the Proggesive rear shock I scored on E bay.

chippi · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2005, 12:22:50 AM »

Tell your 210lb friend to get their own ride!

Just joken......no really can you "take him".... no joken

chippi · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2005, 05:38:53 PM »

What happen? Was it something I said?

Bazza - What did the progressive shock do for you? I see lots of tweaking talk but not sure what to do with the info. Whoa.. I just got a flash back for Days-of-Thunder, I guess I need someone to tell me what I'm doing in the pits. I danno it goes fast and turns OK

PeteSC · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2005, 06:22:00 PM »

For me, better suspension allowed me to go faster in serious twisty stuff, more comfortably, and safer.
IT doesn't turn you into an instant racer, but allows you to get more out of your bike, and you.

For a 150 pound rider, sticking to flat roads, and happy with it, the stock suspension is OK. For touring, or anyone wanting to ride somewhat AGGRESSIVELY on a twisty road, it sucks......