Rear Shock Preload (standard)

[Punkstig]

[quote author=Punkstig link=topic=8203.msg102980#msg102980 date=1379751371]
Midden,  that's showing that your free sag is within recommended limits but your rider sag is way off, heavier springs required bud, getting the sag setup will change handling dramatically!

I suppose Yamaha don't do heavier shocks specifically for the fzs?
I've set it on highest for time being and have to say after my ride today I notice the difference on the rear end. That is the arse department, as in first time sore arse :'(
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Hyperpro spring off eBay for £85, you will also need a spring compressor if you intend to do it yourself.

Noob question.... how do you adjust the rear shock?

Towards the top of the shock (just above the spring) is a rotating collar, you should have a toolkit under the seat in the area at the rear lights with a 'C' spanner and extension bar, there are 9 positions, 1 being softest, 9 hardest, 4 is standard setting, rotate clockwise to increase preload (heavier rider) looking down on the shock from above the bike determines anti/clockwise direction!