gdp
Cruisin' Guzzisti
...Any chance of this ( the Stone) expanding to 1000cc?
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
gdp said:...Any chance of this ( the Stone) expanding to 1000cc?
GT-Rx said:No change in the suspension, which is the bikes only real downside if you weigh over, say, 170 lbs or are an experienced rider. With 195 lbs. aboard, the suspension bottomed harshly on even simple dips on surface streets.
fwillink said:On my 2013 Stone the harshness in the rear is caused by slow rebound, too much rebound dampening. Increasing rear preload helps and makes it handle better. Adjustable units as found on the V7 Racer should be a good solution.
Barenekd said:I just bought a 2013 V7R and found the rear suspension to be atrocious with the stock setting. I with 185-190 with gear on and the stock setup was way to stiff, like the rear end kept hopping off the road with any kind of bump. I've been fiddling the with preload and compression damping so far and it's has gotten down to a reasonable level of bounce/rebound. The biggest problem I note with it is the lack of travel. It needs another inch to really be set up for comfort. It's either going to be a bit too soft allowing it to bottom in small dips, or hard enough to bounce. I'm getting closer but I don't think there is a perfect solution. At lest I can feel the rear suspension working now which is a major improvement.
ghezzi said:When sorting rear suspension I have always added shocks with 1" extra length eye to eye. This not only reduces rake by approx 1 full degree (now 27*), but will also net you a little more travel. This will be determined by the stroke length of the shock, and can vary from brand to brand etc.
I would then raise the forks up through the triple clamps 10-13mm to further reduce the rake by approx another .4 of a degree.
Can you tell us your final settings? I've a 2011 V7 and find that the suspension is too stiff but haven't the opportunity to dial in an ideal setting. I'd like to start with your ideal and work from there. Thanks.Barenekd said:After another 800 miles on the bike, I've found a setting on the rear shocks that is fairly comfortable. ...