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@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
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@RevelationEndTimes-YiG2024YiG2 жыл бұрын
I'm 110 kg and I have adjusted my shock to 7... result... a great ride.
@TreesAndWheels2 жыл бұрын
Excellent 😎
@cumsteak2 жыл бұрын
cheers, I'm 260 and I think the kawasaki guy recommended 5?
@foff-6662 ай бұрын
@@cumsteak 260kg ? wowsers... can you get on a bike ?
@EldeNova Жыл бұрын
Jeez I didn't know such a concise video could be made! Well done, and thanks.
@TreesAndWheels Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😎
@davidcox46623 жыл бұрын
Excellent video 👌👌 clearly explained and delivered in a way that’s easy to understand. Thank you
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you.
@sathishrao79262 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Didn’t know it’d be this easy ! Let me give it a try on my 2018 Vulcan S !
@TreesAndWheels2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@UncleRed3 жыл бұрын
A surprising easy job. 😉
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it takes longer to get the toolkit out than it does to adjust the suspension 🤪
@SuperRichie2003 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you. Looks simple.
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@LeighPankhurst3 жыл бұрын
Very useful, thanks!
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@upjeetsingh38992 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks mate
@TreesAndWheels2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@palerider89922 жыл бұрын
Very well demonstrated thank you, one question I have is generally would you need firm or soft suspension when carrying a passenger, also would this help with preventing me getting a sore bum after along trips, many thanks.
@TreesAndWheels Жыл бұрын
This is adjusting pre-load to stop it being 'bouncy' so it won't help with the sore bum (you need an aftermarket seat or get it reupholstered to solve that issue). I would set it firmer for riding with a pillion to stop it rising and falling so much.
@TheChromeRonin3 жыл бұрын
Ok, dumb question, but if you are heavier, you should set the suspension to be firmer? And if lighter, you can set it softer?
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
That's not a dumb question. Essentially the heavier you are the more 'bouncy' the bike will feel as you will be able to make the suspension travel more than a lighter person. You can reduce that overall 'bouncyness' by making the suspension firmer. On the Kawasaki Vulcan S the only option we have to make the suspension firmer is to increase the setting on the Pre-Load (the instructions in this video). However, that is a very simplified solution for those of us who are heavier riders, and the proper solution for dealing with increased weight is to replace the spring for a stronger spring, or uprate the rear shock completely (I'll be doing that in a future video). I hope that helps. Feel free to ask more questions if you need more detail. Ride Safe!
@sjaifulhadi23452 жыл бұрын
it s great to see the video. thanks. anyway is it the key adjuster available on the bike originally?
@TreesAndWheels Жыл бұрын
Yes, part of the original tool kit under the seat.
@izzojoseph22 жыл бұрын
Great vid I was worried about damage if the shock was wrong. Now I just gotta find the tool. Bought mine used and the kit is missing 🥴
@TreesAndWheels2 жыл бұрын
You're not likely to damage anything that is adjustable on the bike (unless you use the wrong torque settings on some of the bolts). You should be able to get the tool from a Kawasaki dealer, or (cheaper) from any motorcycle parts / tool store. Make sure you get the extension arm as well.
@ThatMailMan3 жыл бұрын
I'm curious, is there a way to tell what setting you're in by looking at it or is it solely based on the feel of the ride/handling? Thanks for the video!
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
Yes, when you look at the ring at the top of the spring, you will see that it is stepped, so you can count the notches (steps) that you can see on the top of the ring. if you see no steps then you are on setting 1, if you can see 6 steps then you are on setting 7. However, which setting is right for you can really only be done by feel, so you'll need to adjust, then go for a ride, and repeat until you get it how you want.
@ekimandersom44782 жыл бұрын
It is all in the manual
@doricdave2 жыл бұрын
Yes, look up how to set 'SAG' on your bike. It's all to do with rider (with your gear on) and loads etc, hence why the setting in the bike is called pre-load
@Kimdax9 ай бұрын
Will a lowering kit affect the suspension and cause the bike to bottom out more, can you counter act that by increasing the suspension to a harder setting?
@TreesAndWheels9 ай бұрын
'Bottoming out' refers to hitting the maximum extent of the suspension travel, and the lowering kits just change the fixing position of the suspension rather than shortening the suspension components. So there will be difference in the suspension travel, you don't need to compensate for anything by adjusting the pre-load. Hope that helps. 😎
@simon_vann3 жыл бұрын
Bum grapes🍇are more of a problem at our age, so nice and soft please 😂👍
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
No! Set it on 7 and squash them out of existence 🤪😳
@simon_vann3 жыл бұрын
@@TreesAndWheels 😭🤣😅
@kaptkaos666 Жыл бұрын
any chance you could do a how to adjust brake pedal height on the Vulcan
@TreesAndWheels Жыл бұрын
I'll be adding more videos soon, so I'll add this idea to the list, but possibly not in time for when you need it.
@stargamer-wk9df10 ай бұрын
Will it increases the ground clearance I we made the suspension settings to the firmest
@TreesAndWheels9 ай бұрын
It won't improve the ground clearance because you are adjusting the pre-load but ti will reduce the amount of 'bounce' going over bumps.
@noahdiez94002 жыл бұрын
Is there any marks that indicate what your current setting on the suspension is?
@TreesAndWheels Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure without going and looking at the bike, but I think it's a case of counting the clicks.
@caturIlhamsah4 ай бұрын
Have you ever used a 160/70 - 17 rear tire? Can it fit on a Vulcan S650?
@TreesAndWheels4 ай бұрын
Sorry, I have no idea. I've never tried and I don't know anyone that has.
@alextaylor7770 Жыл бұрын
It's a C spanner for suspension adjustment. Nearly every bike comes with one.
@TreesAndWheels Жыл бұрын
👍😎
@rohitmitra88993 жыл бұрын
Hi, factory setting ( 2 out of 7) on my KVS causes a lot of "rubbing issues of cathalitic convertor" on speed breakers.. will tuning to 'firm' side minimise this issue.
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
It will definitely result in less bottoming out over bumps, but if I'm not sure what would be rubbing on the catalytic converter even in that case. There may be a more significant issue with the bike that needs to be looked at.
@keithmyles70863 жыл бұрын
Just got this bike today. Do you actually have to remove the seat to do this, or am I correct in assuming that the tools are under the seat?
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the tools are under the seat, so you’ll need to remove the seat to get to the tools. However, you can do the adjustment with the seat on, so when you’re making your adjustments (go for a ride, adjust, go for a ride, adjust, etc) keep the wrench (and handle) out of the toolkit (just don’t forget to put it back under the seat when you’re done) 😎
@sherwinphilippcanlas62753 жыл бұрын
What is the size of the spanner that you used?
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
It is the spanner designed specifically for the spring adjustment, included in the tool kit that comes with the bike.
@chrislmcnair3 жыл бұрын
If you adjust the suspension to the softest will that make the bike ride a bit lower too? Or will it just compress more while going over bumps. Thanks!
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
Not really. The spring has a defined amount of possible travel, if you set it to the softest setting it will allow the full range of 'springyness' making the bike a bit more bouncy (soft), if you set it to the hardest setting it will pre-compress the spring and only allow a short range of movement, making the bike feel firmer (hard). The bike might sit a bit lower on the hardest setting, but I doubt it will be noticeable because of the angle of the shock.
@techkid101948 ай бұрын
Anyone know where I can find that tool? I didnt get it as I bought the bike used
@codywalker39537 ай бұрын
Under the seat
@TreesAndWheels7 ай бұрын
I'm not sure where you're located, but the part number is 92110-0558. If you put that into google there will be lots of places you can get it from. Alternatively, you might want to get an adjustable C-Spanner, like this one -> amzn.to/48Yml8y
@techkid101947 ай бұрын
Thank you so much I was looking for something like this!@@TreesAndWheels
@CeeDeeLight3 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to change out the vulcan's stock shock for an aftermarket shock?
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is, but there are limited options. Yss and Hagon are two that I know will fit, I will be upgrading mine soon 😎
@JEMMTB17 ай бұрын
Hi, did you ever upgrade your rear shocker? I find I would like something a little better than stock, as I get bucked of the seat on rougher roads, it feels like it could do with more travel or possibly a shocker that had a more progressive travel rate and damper adjustment. Thanks for the vid.
@zachrat90832 жыл бұрын
Why not just leave it on 7? I am a heavier rider & carry passengers from time to time. Is there any real benefit to having it set lower?
@TreesAndWheels Жыл бұрын
As heavier riders, there is no benefit for us leaving it on a soft setting as it will compress significantly as soon as we sit on it. But for lighter riders setting it correctly will give a good balance between 'not too bouncy' and 'enough travel left to smooth out the bumps'.
@TheDigitalAcorn3 жыл бұрын
😊
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
👍
@asadkamran56873 жыл бұрын
The rear suspension should be in mid center why the suspension is on rear right ?????????????????????????????
@TreesAndWheels3 жыл бұрын
The shock is exactly where it should be. It's where Kawasaki put it and I think they know what they're doing.... Maybe the video makes it difficult to see the exact position of the shock. Have a look on your Vulcan S to get a better idea of its position.
@mirekkudzia70523 жыл бұрын
Because there are two of them i think. One on each side if i saw it correctly on another video.