Thanks for your time! Keep riding safe help me share the content! Let me know if you have changed your preload for your sporty :)
@Willm282 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your video, I was looking up how to replace the suspension on my Sporty, now I won't have to, just need to find a more comfortable seat. Thx!
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome! Glad I could help save some money!
@Willm282 жыл бұрын
Dude, just check where the load was, it was at 3 dots, geez, I weight 220lbs so I set the dots at 10, no wonder those bumps were brutal. Thx again bro...
@IronBornRider2 жыл бұрын
I was also a 5 dotter by specs, and it did ride much better. But I just didn’t like the stance when parked so I went back to 3 and just lived with the discomfort lol.
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
lollll looks before comfort is the HD motto!
@jaybond50972 жыл бұрын
Hot tip!! Make sure you account for your weight with gear and cargo as well!
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
great point! many of us don't account for that extra weight
@iacediving48762 жыл бұрын
I got a used bike so I didn't get a manual but thanks to your video I will be able to adjust my suspension the way it should. Also thanks for the parts links, I want to get the Mustache Crashbar.
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
no problem! hope it all works out for you - I eventually upgraded to a progressive suspension 412 shocks
@stevej8222 жыл бұрын
Wow man! Great tip! You the man! I never got my physical manual. Thanks so much!
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
you are welcome!
@stevej8222 жыл бұрын
Adjusted the rears to my 200 lb ass and went from 3 dots to 5 and there's definitely a difference. Stock seat still doesn't help on rides 1hr+. I think also you can go longer if the roads are more technical but if you're just riding mostly upright it sucks sooner.
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
so for me, I am about 220 with gear and backpack. So I am riding with 6-7 dots
@LloydBlake892 жыл бұрын
I'm going to adjust mine to 4 thanks
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
be sure to account for gear weight
@Scumbag_Scott2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I bought my sportster used and I would feel every single bump in my spine. Come to find out I’m only on 2 dots and weigh 235lb. Let’s see how it will ride
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
I would say it will ease the pain by 20-30%
@WallaceCustomMotors2 жыл бұрын
Dude this is awesome thanks!
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@yepyep10132 жыл бұрын
Good vid. Informative. 🤙🏻
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@arisimangan Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video!
@KSMotoCafe Жыл бұрын
no problem!
@8Bit_Beard2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. 🤘 Shiny side up.
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks - cheers!
@LloydBlake892 жыл бұрын
Helpful video
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@rdsamfrench2 жыл бұрын
So if I have 3 dots showing with the spring extended does that mean a stiffer suspension? So the more squatted the spring, the more dots showing the softer it will be?
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
the more dots above the ring means stiffer and less means softer suspension. So as a heavier person, you want more dots so it only bounces at higher weight.
@bookieyadigg2 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
thanks - cheers!
@MotobikeMike002 жыл бұрын
I just did it 18 months later of purchase lol
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
lol yeah man
@sidcustom23 Жыл бұрын
I m 94kgs and passenger nearly 60kgs …… how many dots shud I put it to?
@wolverineoyunda5766 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much❤
@KSMotoCafe Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@chrislaws478510 ай бұрын
I'm just trying to figure out WHY you went straight to 6 dots? Are you saying that you plus your gear weigh 235 lbs?
@KSMotoCafe10 ай бұрын
that's about right (at the time of this video) - I used to carry a backpack full of stuff as well
@enriquevega94412 жыл бұрын
I just got my 2021 48 I’m 190 5’9 how many dots would I have to be on to have a comfy ride and also with my wife she weighs in around 130
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
so if you weigh same as me then you would need to bring it to 5-6 dots. If you put your wife on, then i think 12-13
@enriquevega94412 жыл бұрын
@@KSMotoCafe ok got it appreciate it 👍🏼
@iacediving48762 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video about gear? Looking for a good pair of Pants with armor, What are you using?
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
I do make videos about my riding gear- here is the most recent one about my armoured hoodie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYOafap7rbiXa5o There is another one for my rain jacket as well. I haven't done one for my pants yet but I think I might have to!
@Mr.Buster883 Жыл бұрын
Check out Noble outfitters. They have some tough canvas pants that have knee pad inserts.
@Design770 Жыл бұрын
Good video. Where did you buy the seat?
@KSMotoCafe Жыл бұрын
I got it off fb marketplace- stock roadster seat
@fjbyedone1731 Жыл бұрын
I just noticed your engine crash guard, which one do you have? Did you do a video review or installation on it? I just ordered one for my 883 as well.
@KSMotoCafe Жыл бұрын
good eye! I did but the video was made during my early days and I didn't feel like I did the product any justice with its amateur review lol. But if you are curious, here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWGyhZduj7SIaqM
@felipeelblanco258110 ай бұрын
how many dots for 86 kg? , and how many points for two person??? 151 kg? thanks
@KSMotoCafe9 ай бұрын
2:05 has the chart - 86kg is about 6-8 dots and 151 is 12-13 dots
@lanietesani45182 жыл бұрын
What if you are in the line of 124-147 lb ..what preload dot that i used...pls help
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
then you would be in the 2-3 dots category.
@lanietesani45182 жыл бұрын
I'm in 5'6 in heights and its not to high to reach the floor
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
@@lanietesani4518 for the preload - your height won't play a factor and won't increase or decrease the original seat by any noticeable margin. What it is doing is just setting the potential load on to the bike by compressing or decompressing the springs.
@lanietesani45182 жыл бұрын
@@KSMotoCafe meaning the height of spring will not change
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
@@lanietesani4518 for two-three dots no. if you changed it to 8-12 dots, you would see an increase - maybe 1 inch? but that will disappear as soon as there is weight on the bike. Which is why it is important for light riders like yourself doesn't have it set for someone that is 200lbs
@Zacharylanford6192 жыл бұрын
I have a 2021 iron 1200. I’m about 245 so what should my preload be at?
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
8-9 dots
@ironkid88362 жыл бұрын
Do you not have to adjust your belt after adjusting shocks?
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
no...?
@gravyallova2 жыл бұрын
I'm 5'4" 165 is it more dots for a smoother ride or less dots
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
more dots mean stiffer ride to compensate for the higher weight
@gravyallova2 жыл бұрын
@@KSMotoCafe Thanx bro
@austinmontes59462 жыл бұрын
So can this be a cheat to lower my suspension?
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
to lower the suspension? no, it doesn't change the height of the suspension unfortunately. It does help with the sag when you put your weight on it - so i guess if you drop the dots to zero, it would sag more but you would bottom out way more often
@joshriedy96162 жыл бұрын
So you raised it lowering the shock?
@KSMotoCafe2 жыл бұрын
more like compressing the spring rather than raising the shock. Essentially allowing the shock to activate when there is more weight on it
@joshriedy96162 жыл бұрын
@@KSMotoCafe Okay! I’m going to give it a try later.