C Craze Member Nov 25, 2002 28 0 Nov 30, 2002 #1 i know on my sportbike i harden (increase) the preload all around... now for the dirtbike... im a tall guy so i can make the rear sag a lot im 6 1 200 lbs so do i want to decrease preload to make up for my weight compressing the spring or do i want to increase the preload to handle my weight?
i know on my sportbike i harden (increase) the preload all around... now for the dirtbike... im a tall guy so i can make the rear sag a lot im 6 1 200 lbs so do i want to decrease preload to make up for my weight compressing the spring or do i want to increase the preload to handle my weight?
marcusgunby LIFETIME SPONSOR Jan 9, 2000 6,450 2 Nov 30, 2002 #3 Increase preload so when you sit on the bike you have 100mm of sag compared to when its on a stand.