It will. It'll also adjust how much it squats under braking and turning. Best bet is to keep it adjusted properly (or a little stiffer) than recomended for your weight and do the "correct" things to lower it (links, etc).SuperRookie wrote:Hmmm..so adusting the pre-load won't affect how much the bike squats when it's sat on?
Dropping a bike
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Well, the stiff the preload, the better the handling. Though, the harder and rougher the ride. If she has/will get the manual for the bike, it should have instructions for setting it.SuperRookie wrote:Mmm ok...but, and this is not for me, but how do you know what the best adjustment is for the rider's weight? Is there a chart or something? A friend wants a 500...just trying to make sure she has some adjustment options cuz she's petite...
Here, read these:
http://motorcyclistonline.com/howto/howtopreload/
http://motorcyclistonline.com/howto/suspensionadjust/
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