Suspension settings

[scooter paul]

Even though I’m tall and heavy I’m finding my new R12 G/S suspension very firm. It’s enduro pro equipped by the way.
I’ve dropped the rear preload all the way down and turned the front down too ( difficult to know how far because there’s no ‘clicks’).
As a side note the plastic tool for the front preload stripped almost immediately so I resorted to a 13mm ring spanner and some cling film to prevent scratching.
With these settings it feels absolutely fine which surprises me as fully wound up must be rock solid.
Any other experiences or comments?
Maybe it’ll soften up with more miles and I’ll have to add more preload.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Even though I’m tall and heavy I’m finding my new R12 G/S suspension very firm. It’s enduro pro equipped by the way.
I’ve dropped the rear preload all the way down and turned the front down too ( difficult to know how far because there’s no ‘clicks’).
As a side note the plastic tool for the front preload stripped almost immediately so I resorted to a 13mm ring spanner and some cling film to prevent scratching.
With these settings it feels absolutely fine which surprises me as fully wound up must be rock solid.
Any other experiences or comments?
Maybe it’ll soften up with more miles and I’ll have to add more preload.

Not sure how ‘quality’ the suspension is

Didn’t feel it when I tried one for 2 hours

Damping was harsh and I guess somewhat over sprung

However I didn’t have the time or inclination to adjust it

 

[simon2wheeler]

Even though I’m tall and heavy I’m finding my new R12 G/S suspension very firm. It’s enduro pro equipped by the way.
I’ve dropped the rear preload all the way down and turned the front down too ( difficult to know how far because there’s no ‘clicks’).
As a side note the plastic tool for the front preload stripped almost immediately so I resorted to a 13mm ring spanner and some cling film to prevent scratching.
With these settings it feels absolutely fine which surprises me as fully wound up must be rock solid.
Any other experiences or comments?
Maybe it’ll soften up with more miles and I’ll have to add more preload.

. To reduce the hard ride i tried the following: I left the spring looad as it was . (95kg) dropped the front forks rebound and compression to 1. too much vibration. next ill try dropping the rear compression and rebound. see if that makes a difference.

 

[F8GS]

Had the same issue myself. So bit the bullet and purchased a Wilber’s rear shock. Night and day over the OEM unit.

The rear is way over sprung for me and the damping is very harsh but improves at higher speeds. Very uncomfortable even with everything on minimum.

Front forks for me is +3 turns of preload and damping and rebound backed off to minimum on both legs. Much better but still not great and not on par with the new rear Wilbers as I expected.

Great bike but poor OEM suspension, particularly the rear shock. Front for me is OK.

On another note fuelling is not great, I think the bike would really benefit from a remap. Anyone done this?