How can i soften my rear suspension?

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Discussion Starter · Jul 30, 2018

On a decently long stretch of highway that I ride every day, there are these like ripples in the asphalt every like 10 seconds or so that kick my ass, and the very last one on the exit I take always literally kicks my ass off the seat.

I feel like the rear coilovers are a little too stiff for my taste. Is there a good way to soften them without swapping the parts entirely? I know you can adjust the preload but I bought the bike barely used so I don't have the tool set that came with it. I also dont know how to check if there is preload to begin with.

Thanks!

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Krixtoph

· #2 · Jul 31, 2018

The best thing to do would be to adjust the two shocks on the rear tire, so maybe try and find a replacement tool? Oh wait, here's one. Adjusting the shocks was the first thing I did during my first longer ride and it made a huge difference. You don't need to buy new parts to make your bike ride better, you just need to adjust it. I suppose you could always stand up or lift yourself off the seat when you're going to hit a huge bump, too. That was some advice I picked up during my motorcycle training class it's worth it. It keeps your eyes on the road too

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Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 31, 2018

Yea I'm always a bit nervous to stand up even a little at 50 or 60 mph. I will definitely get that wrench tho and try adjusting the rear. Thanks!

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SCRBen

· #4 · Jul 31, 2018

TheMZA915 said:
On a decently long stretch of highway that I ride every day, there are these like ripples in the asphalt every like 10 seconds or so that kick my ass, and the very last one on the exit I take always literally kicks my ass off the seat.

I feel like the rear coilovers are a little too stiff for my taste. Is there a good way to soften them without swapping the parts entirely? I know you can adjust the preload but I bought the bike barely used so I don't have the tool set that came with it. I also dont know how to check if there is preload to begin with.

Thanks!

If it’s only “barely used”, are you sure it’s not in the toolkit? In the box behind the LH side panel? Don’t see why any previous owner would remove and keep it......just a thought.
Ben

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jobirobi

· #5 · Jul 31, 2018

SCRBen said:
If it’s only “barely used”, are you sure it’s not in the toolkit? In the box behind the LH side panel? Don’t see why any previous owner would remove and keep it......just a thought.
Ben

Sure, but how many dealers actually put all the tools in there? Seems like a lot of us got stiffed.

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SCRBen

· #6 · Jul 31, 2018

jobirobi said:
Sure, but how many dealers actually put all the tools in there? Seems like a lot of us got stiffed.

That’ll be a “no” then?? :grin2:
Ben

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srinath

· #7 · Aug 1, 2018

I only got a 14/17 crescent wrench, pliers, and screw driver in 1 pouch, and the spanner in the other pouch.
Please don't tell me I got stiffed.
BTW what do dealers do with the crap they stole from these kits ? At this point they should have racks and racks of these crappy tools in their inventory …
Not that any one is going to buy crap made from the cheese OEM tool kits are made out of when craftsman is available for under $1 per item, and Harbor fright sells far better than Yamaha junk for less than 25c a pop …

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Schu

· #8 · Aug 1, 2018 (Edited)

srinath said:
I only got a 14/17 crescent wrench, pliers, and screw driver in 1 pouch, and the spanner in the other pouch.
Please don't tell me I got stiffed.

This is all you get with the Yamaha tool kit

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jobirobi

· #9 · Aug 2, 2018

Some folks fared better: https://www.scr950forum.com/forum/3...ents-additional-supplied-tools.html#post38497

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srinath

· #10 · Aug 2, 2018

Oooo that pic of the crated SCR now tells me what I need to check again on my bike.
My serial number is 998 - and the 999 bike also was sold at this same dealer a month or so ago.
That owner Hack'd it apparently.

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Discussion Starter · #11 · Aug 6, 2018

SCRBen said:
If it’s only “barely used”, are you sure it’s not in the toolkit? In the box behind the LH side panel? Don’t see why any previous owner would remove and keep it......just a thought.
Ben

For some reason I thought the tool kit would have been provided separately. I thought I read that in the manual or something. If it's on the bike in that tool kit, I'm sure it's there. I'll check when I get home.

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Discussion Starter · #12 · Aug 6, 2018

Krixtoph said:
The best thing to do would be to adjust the two shocks on the rear tire, so maybe try and find a replacement tool? Oh wait, here's one. Adjusting the shocks was the first thing I did during my first longer ride and it made a huge difference. You don't need to buy new parts to make your bike ride better, you just need to adjust it. I suppose you could always stand up or lift yourself off the seat when you're going to hit a huge bump, too. That was some advice I picked up during my motorcycle training class it's worth it. It keeps your eyes on the road too

How much did you adjust it? Just so I have a starting point.

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flatrack

· #13 · Aug 6, 2018 (Edited)

srinath said:
Oooo that pic of the crated SCR now tells me what I need to check again on my bike.
My serial number is 998 - and the 999 bike also was sold at this same dealer a month or so ago.
That owner Hack'd it apparently.

I thought they came "hack'd" from the factory.

Or did you mean added a sidecar?

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Krixtoph

· #14 · Aug 6, 2018

TheMZA915 said:
How much did you adjust it? Just so I have a starting point.

My shocks came in at the lowest, most compressed setting which made me feel every bump. I clicked each shock up twice for a much smoother ride, and make sure to adjust both! I'm 6' ~150lbs btw, so if you're heavier, around 180-200lbs, I'm assuming you might want to go up another click. You only have 4 adjustment clicks so keep that in mind when you start ratcheting up.

Hope this helps!

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