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RZ350 Rider · 04-25-2009, 06:51 AM

The manual only talks about 7 being Hard and 1 being Soft and 3 being Standard with no mention about rider weight dictating the position needed. I think ride comfort is what they are talking about. You might want to call a local dealer and see what he recommends, but as long as it feels stable and safe to you while riding I don't think I'd worry too much. Hope this helps.

RZ350 Rider

04-26-2009, 10:13 PM

For what it's worth, I'm a bigger guy and weight in about 348 to 250. I have mine set at 5 after I did some general testing and this works best for me. 3 was a bit to light of a setting for one of my weight.

I'm not a pro, but this was my experience.

MNDZA · 04-26-2009, 10:23 PM

I set mine at 5 also and it seems okay.

RZ350 Rider · 04-27-2009, 09:04 AM

In the manual it says 7 is Hard and 1 is Soft and 3 is Standard. I' run about 120 to 130lbs so I moved mine to 2. I wonder if the setting has more to do with ride comfort.

RZ350 Rider

sm00thpapa · 05-13-2009, 09:59 AM

If you still need a manual just go to the website and register and you can dowbload it.

MNDZA · 05-13-2009, 02:06 PM

Thanks for the tip. My dealer found my manual though.

Roaddawg · 05-13-2009, 09:02 PM

I think the settings are all personal. I'm 215lbs and felt that setting "5" was the best for me. Standard "3" and the lower "2" were just too soft. I moved mine around to different settings and rode around the same roads. Try different settings and find the one that suits you, IMO.

05-14-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Roaddawg

I think the settings are all personal. I'm 215lbs and felt that setting "5" was the best for me. Standard "3" and the lower "2" were just too soft. I moved mine around to different settings and rode around the same roads. Try different settings and find the one that suits you, IMO.

+1 This is the way to do it!! Start at one end of the spectrum(say 1) and run around your favorite road, then switch to the other end (say 7) and run around again. Note the difference and then move toward something in the middle and repeat until you find the best. I just undertook this process after upgrading the rear spring. Took a little time, But hey your riding right...and the difference was striking once I found the right setting for "me"

stuna · 08-01-2009, 04:35 PM

set it so you use 1/3rd of the travel when you sit on it . 1.7in drop . 5.1 in rear travel is the spec i got

blazing_nitro · 11-09-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stuna

set it so you use 1/3rd of the travel when you sit on it . 1.7in drop . 5.1 in rear travel is the spec i got

I adjusted my pre-load to 7 because I was going riding 2 up. Left it in 7 and noticed how more difficult to turn when solo?

I'm going to measure the 1.7 in drop and adjust pre-load to suit.

Thanks

04-25-2009, 06:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
RZ350 Rider Member Bike: FZ6R, RZ350LC, YZ250 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Via Brooklyn Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: FZ6R Rear shock settings The manual only talks about 7 being Hard and 1 being Soft and 3 being Standard with no mention about rider weight dictating the position needed. I think ride comfort is what they are talking about. You might want to call a local dealer and see what he recommends, but as long as it feels stable and safe to you while riding I don't think I'd worry too much. Hope this helps. RZ350 Rider

04-26-2009, 10:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Woe257 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: FZ6R Rear shock settings For what it's worth, I'm a bigger guy and weight in about 348 to 250. I have mine set at 5 after I did some general testing and this works best for me. 3 was a bit to light of a setting for one of my weight. I'm not a pro, but this was my experience.

04-26-2009, 10:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
MNDZA Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 414 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: FZ6R Rear shock settings I set mine at 5 also and it seems okay. __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R - Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders - Yamaha "Carbon Fiber" Tank Pad - Chrome Flushmount Turn Signals - Evotech Fender Eliminator - Yamaha Tinted Windshield - Yamaha Seat Cowl - Yamaha CF Bar Ends - Red Reflective Wheel Stripes - GYTR Air Filter - TBR V.A.L.E Carbon Fiber Exhaust

04-27-2009, 09:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
RZ350 Rider Member Bike: FZ6R, RZ350LC, YZ250 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Via Brooklyn Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: FZ6R Rear shock settings In the manual it says 7 is Hard and 1 is Soft and 3 is Standard. I' run about 120 to 130lbs so I moved mine to 2. I wonder if the setting has more to do with ride comfort. RZ350 Rider

05-13-2009, 09:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
sm00thpapa Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Raven Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 350 Thanks: 11 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: FZ6R Rear shock settings If you still need a manual just go to the website and register and you can dowbload it.

05-13-2009, 02:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
MNDZA Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 414 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: FZ6R Rear shock settings Thanks for the tip. My dealer found my manual though. __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R - Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders - Yamaha "Carbon Fiber" Tank Pad - Chrome Flushmount Turn Signals - Evotech Fender Eliminator - Yamaha Tinted Windshield - Yamaha Seat Cowl - Yamaha CF Bar Ends - Red Reflective Wheel Stripes - GYTR Air Filter - TBR V.A.L.E Carbon Fiber Exhaust

05-13-2009, 09:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Re: FZ6R Rear shock settings I think the settings are all personal. I'm 215lbs and felt that setting "5" was the best for me. Standard "3" and the lower "2" were just too soft. I moved mine around to different settings and rode around the same roads. Try different settings and find the one that suits you, IMO.

08-01-2009, 04:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
stuna Senior Member Bike: fz6r- gl 1800 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: solon springs wi Posts: 624 Thanks: 0 Thanked 121 Times in 90 Posts	set it so you use 1/3rd of the travel when you sit on it . 1.7in drop . 5.1 in rear travel is the spec i got

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