How to Set Suspension Sag on a Motorcycle-Adjusting Preload

Setting your motorcycle suspension sag by adjusting preload on your rear shocks is very important. It affects the geometry of your motorcycle and how it handles overall. This doesn't need to be a complicated process as many make it seem in other online videos and articles. We're here to break it down in simple terms for the everyday motorcycle enthusiast. (listen to this podcast episode to get all the details!)
Setting sag just means that you are adjusting how much your bike lowers (sags) and rides in the rear when a rider, passenger, luggage or a combination is on the bike. The bike should only sag down so far and within a pre-determined range. Whether you're riding street, adventure, dual-sport, or dirt, setting motorcycle suspension sag is a universal process.
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[@scudrunneradv3269]

I hope we get to see some more KLR rides. Side note. Hope you LE folks are doing ok. There are a majority of us out here who stand behind you guys and are thankful for what you and your families have to endure. Ride on safely.

[@JL-wf2wp]

Neat tutorial, thanks Ryan. Greetings from Spain

[@RyanUrlacher]

Shout out Spain!!

[@0873sp]

holy shit bro. Talk about being on top of the world!! Wow.

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Ryan

[@RyanUrlacher]

U betcha

[@mattcouchman6976]

Great video. Thanks!

[@RyanUrlacher]

Glad you liked it!

[@OldBastardOutdoors]

Thanks for the advice, and that Oscar guy is pretty quiet.

[@virafsurty5023]

wow very well explained Thank YOU Ryan I have a 2002 Road king carbeurated air suspension and im very happy with it on a long run with the perfect air pressure it moves like the old long Chevys smooth like its sailing on the road im based in India Regards when in India please most welcome to call

[@RyanUrlacher]

👍 Shout out India!!

[@TheMannyduckslayer]

Great video, do you have a video on how to adjust your handlebars on street glide?

[@RyanUrlacher]

www.lawabidingbiker.com/harleyhandlebars

[@dennisfant2620]

Great video! Now tech ? My 690 R. I found out the other day at about 77+ mph. The bike wobbles bad. Like shaking your booty wiggling. A$$ end feels really loose. That is running full load on bike with my fat butt. I can't seem to get out of it. Spec says static sag at 25mm. Rider sag at 70 to 80mm. Should I set static sag with luggage on the bike? Or just bare bike? Also I just put on a motoz tractionator rest tire. Not sure if it's the tire or suspension.. say I'm at 100 mm race sag. Spec is 70 to 80. To close that gap I would unload the spring? But then that messes up the staic ssg, right?? I always have trouble doing this on a bike . Thanks great video..

[@jeffstewart395]

Explained very well. Thanks. Is that rust on the chain?

[@RyanUrlacher]

Glad you liked it. No rust, Chain is well cared for and oiled regularly.

[@blkjakk]

@Ryan Urlacher What’s your opinion of Legends suspension on a Harley Road King? Thanks

[@RyanUrlacher]

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[@blkjakk]

@@RyanUrlacher Thanks, Ryan!

[@O.thetuckingman]

Great video. I do have a question. I have a 2013 ultralimited FLHTK and conflicted on which touring shocks to purchase. The bike does have the original air shocks and it's time to upgrade. Please help with any opinions. There so many touring shocks from Fox to Legends Revo A that everyone has an opinion which is fine.

[@RyanUrlacher]

The guys around here have replaced the rear air shock setup with either Progressive 444 or 944. Loving them. We've done several install videos on the channel. ==> shop.lawabidingbiker.com/collections/progressive-suspension-for-street-bikes

[@O.thetuckingman]

@@RyanUrlacher Thanks Ryan. Appreciate the input. I figured on Progresive.

[@O.thetuckingman]

@@joshharrison2657 Josh when I load up the bike along with spouse I take the air shocks to a max psi of 50 and have tried different pressures and still bottoming out. I'll be getting those 944s.

[@RyanUrlacher]

@@joshharrison2657 Your manual will give air pressures based on rider, passenger, and any luggage weight.

[@FURDOG1961]

7:45 9:35

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