off road on a 800

[harrybo1]

a dumb 800 question do you alter the damping or preload when riding off road?

 

[mark71]

Omg you have tempted them with their comments now haven't you!!!!

You may do a search on race sag for off road bikes and then it all depends on what riding you are doing and how it feels as no two riders will set up their bike the same. I personally prefer a lot of preload but if it isn't damped enough it will kick you off over the whoops.

Not sure where you are in Essex but I'm in Braintree and always happy to help as I raced off road at a reasonable level for quite a few years before I had a mortgage, wife and all the rest that goes with life.

 

[harrybo1]

Omg you have tempted them with their comments now haven't you!!!!

You may do a search on race sag for off road bikes and then it all depends on what riding you are doing and how it feels as no two riders will set up their bike the same. I personally prefer a lot of preload but if it isn't damped enough it will kick you off over the whoops.

Not sure where you are in Essex but I'm in Braintree and always happy to help as I raced off road at a reasonable level for quite a few years before I had a mortgage, wife and all the rest that goes with life.

I have but im thick skinned, I ride an 800 ive messed about with it ive now got it set on the minimum, im in southend but im always riding over your neck of the woods so any advice an pointers would be gratefully accepted.

 

[Greggers]

Just wind the pre-load up a bit on the rear shock - the bike is so big and heavy you're never going to be riding it like an mxer so ..... slow and steadily does it - body panels aren't cheap!

G