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Daily Archives: July 27th, 2008

v-strom preload info & insight

27-Jul-08

general info:

all it does is change your ride height and your sag
it has no effect on suspension stiffness - use a stiffer spring and/or heavier fork oil up front to stiffen

adjustment:

stock vstrom 650 is 16 clicks from minimum, which is generally sprung too lightly, especially for the average american
check the lines scribed around the barrel [...]