Author Topic: Winter Suspension Sag  (Read 124 times)

Offline Coreman

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Winter Suspension Sag
« on: January 02, 2010, 02:45:47 PM »
What's up with this :undecided:.
..can't seem to anticipate the pressure correctly.
How do you guys set your shocks for the cold.
All my shocks sag-out alot when i hit the cold out there.
Are you supposed to let the bike get cold first, then pump?
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Offline The Llama

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Re: Winter Suspension Sag
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2010, 02:54:12 PM »
What's up with this :undecided:.
..can't seem to anticipate the pressure correctly.
How do you guys set your shocks for the cold.
All my shocks sag-out alot when i hit the cold out there.
Are you supposed to let the bike get cold first, then pump?

yup... I leave it out side, keeps the tires from sticking with snow and sets the pressure for the cold.  I usually let it sag a tad extra anyway, gives you better traction by giving you more down swing into pot holes and such which you can't see till it's too late! :o
« Last Edit: January 02, 2010, 11:26:21 PM by Coreman »
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Re: Winter Suspension Sag
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2010, 11:14:05 AM »
I haven't changed anything, bike still rides great!! I keep my bike in the garage (not heated) so it is aclimated at all times. I still ride with 40 lbs pressure in my tires, tried less pressure but bike felt squirrelly. Just me I guess. Watch out for the hidden ice patches though, I have a nice bruise on my hip from my only fall last ride.
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