Rear suspension won't stay adjusted


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Justme03
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Rear suspension won't stay adjusted

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My rear suspension will not stay adjusted has anyone had this issue and can I fix it myself


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Re: Rear suspension won't stay adjusted

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Are you saying that you set the pre-load, and the next day you have to set it again?
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Re: Rear suspension won't stay adjusted

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Check under the bike near the rear shock for an oil leak. Perhaps the system has no oil or is really low. Maybe a broken line?
A quick test:
1) set the bike on the center stand
2) with the engine off, key ON, set the preload all the way to zero
3) listen to the preload motor as you adjust the preload up, and try to hear if there is any difference in the way the motor sounds at any point, like the motor is starting to become loaded down, and take note of the value.
4) If the value is more than 2 (where the motor starts to load down), you need to add oil to the system

There are links somewhere on this and other forums that give step-by-step instructions on how to add oil. Not hard to do, and I did mine in about 45 minutes.
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Re: Rear suspension won't stay adjusted

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I did mine not to long ago and the hardest part was sliding the side bag back, does not have to be removed. do a google search and you will find some good tips and how to info


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