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Old 02-25-2006, 08:54 AM
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Default new 636 suspension settings

this might be a silly question for most.
does a brand new bike from factory come with all suspension adjustments set at exact MEDIUM settings or do we need to play with the settings find the medium point??
 
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Old 02-25-2006, 09:21 AM
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you need to play with the settings to find whats comfortable to you. not sure on the exact clicker locations but the manuel says for a 150lb rider, how he rides, who knows. do a search on suspension set up and check out the links in that thread, o hell im bored brb
 
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Old 02-25-2006, 09:24 AM
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here
https://www.kawasakiforums.com/m_217...n/tm.htm#22420

go from there if your not sure how and need more info.
 
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Old 02-25-2006, 09:30 AM
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how do i adjust the rear suspension?
 
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Old 02-25-2006, 09:31 AM
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kick the living chit out of it
 
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Old 02-25-2006, 09:32 AM
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sag, ride height or compression/rebound ?
 
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Old 02-25-2006, 09:41 AM
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ummm....i guess all. I weigh bout 100lbs more than their factory rider. I guess front adjustment areas also
 
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Old 02-25-2006, 09:44 AM
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this is the most understandable writing i ever read.
http://www.gostar-racing.com/club/mo...ion_set-up.htm

if you have any questions after reading it ill get back to you tomarrow.
 
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Old 02-25-2006, 12:00 PM
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Evil....i understand that part....its just where exactly on the bike are the adjustments
 
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Old 02-25-2006, 10:09 PM
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check this out. there might be another adjustment at the top of the shock, but these are the most common. youll see little flat head screws on the shock itself with little arrows on it.
 


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