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ATTENTION MARK HANKE [ST] Re: Shock



FYI Mark I couldn't get this direct to your email address it kept 
bouncing......

>Hi Mark: If you mean the remote preload adjuster , it goes on the 
>back of the passenger right side foot peg.. at least on the ST. 
>There should be installation diagrams in the box. I didn't install 
>mine at first ( I had dealer do it since bike was in for a service) 
>but I did do it last year when I removed it for service. On the ST 
>it's really easy ..but if the bikes at the dealer, I'd get the 
>dealer to do it since installation does require gas tank removal. 
>Yes I'm still happy with it.
>As for setting up the shock the MOST important thing is to first get 
>the preload correct!!!!  If you don't you will be all over the place 
>with the compression and rebound adjusters compensating for the sag 
>being off. Believe me with 25+ positions on both rebound and 
>compression it is very easy to get lost. So get the preload correct 
>and use the recommended settings for a while before fiddling..
>
>
>HTH,
>
>Erik
>
>PS: What weight spring did Lilleys recommend for your weight.
>
>
>
>>Erik,
>>
>>  I just received my Ohlins shock with heavier than stock spring from
>>Lilly's.
>>Bike is in Orlando getting 28k service, due to p/u this Friday. My question,
>>did you install the shock yourself? Are you still happy with it? Where did
>>you put the remote res.?
>>
>>Anything I shoud know?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Mark Hanke


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