Great how to video. I did my 2001 vstar 1100 custom today and i turned it clockwise and by doing so i softened my suspension instead of stiffening it like the video says. Make sure to look for the setting numbers to make sure you are going the right way. Im guessing different years vary. But great video.
Just did mine today and followed your instructions... which made it softer. As it so happens mine turns the opposite direction to stiffen. All sorted now though so no worries. :-) Otherwise the video was actually a great help, thanks!
Thank you for this video! It did not exactly apply to my motorcycle because the 1300's battery is very inconveniently located just behind the suspension. I did apply the mindset however, instead of removing the battery I went in on the right side of the bike made the desired adjustment.
I read the reviews about the V Star and it’s rear spring adjustment. The change in ride is negligible. After adjusting my rear spring, I have to agree. I couldn’t detect and difference in the ride.
There are two different types on shock absorbers on the v star. Mine is the other type that turns counter clockwise to stiffen and clockwise to loosen. Just some friendly info. Good video though.
I have 2001 V-Star Classic and I'm 300lb I don't believe the shock has ever been adjusted. how many notches would you recommend to firm up my suspension? because when I sit on the bike she sinks pretty hard. I was thinking 2 notches do you think that is enough?
This is incomplete. Before anyone dicks around with the rear shock, they should at least understand the mechanics behind it. The shock adjust has seven notches or settings. 1 being softest; 7 is hardest. The bike is factory set at 4 and in almost every case this is adequate for the life of motorcycle. A one notch adjustment does absolutely nothing and for the effort required to access and move the adjust ring, it’s a waste of time. Typically the ring is turned to 7 when the bike suspension is lowered. A stiff shock prevents the underside of the bike from bottoming out when going over bumps. Other than that, leave the rear shock alone.
It's a spring preload and not a true height adjustment. However... If you add preload and ride then the bike will be slightly higher. Parked though... Should look the same.
Met de klok mee draaien word de vering juist slapper inplaats van stijver. Mijne stond op 3 klokgewijs 1 klik verdraait stond dus op 2 Volgens het handboek is stand 1 de slapste stand en 7 de stijfste. Dus om strakker te zetten tegen de klok indraaien. Verder is het verdomt moeilijk om erbij te komen. Ga morgen maar na de garage om het te laten doen
caleb pina no, this just sets the preload on the spring of the suspension. The rear suspension has 6 or so settings to make it soft and bouncy or to make it hard and stiff. If you plan on riding 2 up or having a significant amount of gear, you'll want to adjust your suspension appropriately to avoid bottoming out. It may take a few test runs to dial in the suspension properly depending on gear or on riding style.
Great how to video. I did my 2001 vstar 1100 custom today and i turned it clockwise and by doing so i softened my suspension instead of stiffening it like the video says. Make sure to look for the setting numbers to make sure you are going the right way. Im guessing different years vary. But great video.
Thanks for this vid. Worked great on mine. And by the way peeps. Every coil over bike I've ever owned preload adjustment turns this direction.
Just did mine today and followed your instructions... which made it softer. As it so happens mine turns the opposite direction to stiffen. All sorted now though so no worries. :-) Otherwise the video was actually a great help, thanks!
What year is your V-star?
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Great video. Thanks man. Love the shortening of the process. Great stuff man. Appreciate your help. This was perfect.
Thank you for this video!
It did not exactly apply to my motorcycle because the 1300's battery is very inconveniently located just behind the suspension.
I did apply the mindset however, instead of removing the battery I went in on the right side of the bike made the desired adjustment.
If you shorten the spring, it will be stiff. It is also a good idea to make sure you have sag set before shortening that preload.
Awesome. I need to do this and its even easier as I have already "Bobber" my bike.
I read the reviews about the V Star and it’s rear spring adjustment. The change in ride is negligible. After adjusting my rear spring, I have to agree. I couldn’t detect and difference in the ride.
There are two different types on shock absorbers on the v star. Mine is the other type that turns counter clockwise to stiffen and clockwise to loosen. Just some friendly info. Good video though.
I figured since so many other resources mentioned the opposite. Thanks for the input.
@@jmolinasdsu i tore my bike apart to see the shock because i couldnt figure it out. yep counterclockwise.
where the notches on your shock on the other side? sis you crank it so the notch went up a step or down to stiffen it of course
I have 2001 V-Star Classic and I'm 300lb I don't believe the shock has ever been adjusted. how many notches would you recommend to firm up my suspension? because when I sit on the bike she sinks pretty hard. I was thinking 2 notches do you think that is enough?
Yes good tool and always weer you bedroom slippers just incase u drop that tool on your foot.
I have a 2006 Vstar 1100 got to the shock with your video but my hands wouldn't fit in between the bars and couldn't turn it.
This is incomplete. Before anyone dicks around with the rear shock, they should at least understand the mechanics behind it. The shock adjust has seven notches or settings. 1 being softest; 7 is hardest. The bike is factory set at 4 and in almost every case this is adequate for the life of motorcycle. A one notch adjustment does absolutely nothing and for the effort required to access and move the adjust ring, it’s a waste of time. Typically the ring is turned to 7 when the bike suspension is lowered. A stiff shock prevents the underside of the bike from bottoming out when going over bumps. Other than that, leave the rear shock alone.
How did you get your seats off with the passenger bar??? I just bought an 1100 custom and I can’t get the rear seat off
I always wondered what the hell that tool was for.
And i still haven't used one
Can the adjustments be made to make the bike higher ... I feel that I’m sitting too low . Will this raise it up some ??
It's a spring preload and not a true height adjustment. However... If you add preload and ride then the bike will be slightly higher.
Parked though... Should look the same.
Where did you get that tool?
It comes in the tool pouch that Yamaha supplies with the bike.
Where do you get the tool from?
It comes in the tool pouch that Yamaha supplies with the bike.
Super helpful!
Met de klok mee draaien word de vering juist slapper inplaats van stijver.
Mijne stond op 3 klokgewijs 1 klik verdraait stond dus op 2
Volgens het handboek is stand 1 de slapste stand en 7 de stijfste.
Dus om strakker te zetten tegen de klok indraaien.
Verder is het verdomt moeilijk om erbij te komen.
Ga morgen maar na de garage om het te laten doen
Will this lower the bike ?
caleb pina no, this just sets the preload on the spring of the suspension. The rear suspension has 6 or so settings to make it soft and bouncy or to make it hard and stiff. If you plan on riding 2 up or having a significant amount of gear, you'll want to adjust your suspension appropriately to avoid bottoming out. It may take a few test runs to dial in the suspension properly depending on gear or on riding style.
If only the 1300 was this easy..
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