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    Default Cobble stones and Pot holes

    Hi Gang,

    I'm in Puerto Vallarta, Mx. for a bit. The city streets are mostly cobble stone with lots of pot holes. Makes for a rough, slow ride. Any suggestions for the optimum tire pressure and shock settings? I have an 09 SR SE5. I'm only about 140 lbs. and have it set pretty soft. I hesitate to carry a passnger for fear of bottoming out. Any ideas would be qpprciated.

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    I'd be interested in knowing if you ever go into limp mode on rough streets. I was able to trigger it (prior to the DPS update) on a regular basis by hitting a series of raised man hole covers in my neighborhood.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sealfloorboards View Post
    Hi Gang,

    I'm in Puerto Vallarta, Mx. for a bit. The city streets are mostly cobble stone with lots of pot holes. Makes for a rough, slow ride. Any suggestions for the optimum tire pressure and shock settings? I have an 09 SR SE5. I'm only about 140 lbs. and have it set pretty soft. I hesitate to carry a passnger for fear of bottoming out. Any ideas would be qpprciated.

    By the way, Seal FloorBoards is up and shipping even though I'm playing in the sun. I am still in constant touch with all you Lovers so feel free o contact me. With my Winter Freight Sale, now is a good time to upgrade fr comfort and security and save a few bucks to boot.

    Ride in comfort,

    John
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    Quote Originally Posted by BMikiten View Post
    I'd be interested in knowing if you ever go into limp mode on rough streets. I was able to trigger it (prior to the DPS update) on a regular basis by hitting a series of raised man hole covers in my neighborhood.

    Brian
    I find that if I am turning of the cobblestone streets here in Puerto Vallarta, and accelerate too fast the motor will cough until I'm straightened out. Other than that, it's just watch for the potholes. I am trying to stiffen my shocks up. I got the front ones done but cant get the wrench in the rear to fit. No room to turn it with the wheel on. Any tips?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sealfloorboards View Post
    I find that if I am turning of the cobblestone streets here in Puerto Vallarta, and accelerate too fast the motor will cough until I'm straightened out. Other than that, it's just watch for the potholes. I am trying to stiffen my shocks up. I got the front ones done but cant get the wrench in the rear to fit. No room to turn it with the wheel on. Any tips?

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    I believe I used a long socket extension when I did mine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wyliec View Post
    I believe I used a long socket extension when I did mine.
    Just don't use a "wobble" extension or you'll bugger up the shock.

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    Dear John,

    Try Aspen CO. Their streets are smooth as the cheeks of a baby. No pot holes but and classy people, si. Get into Mexico City and I'll buy you a delicious dinner. 16/29 psi. Arthur---Mexico City, tel: 55-5281-1977

    John worte: I'm in Puerto Vallarta, Mx. for a bit. The city streets are mostly cobble stone with lots of pot holes. Makes for a rough, slow ride. Any suggestions? Ride in comfort,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur---Mexico View Post
    Dear John,

    Try Aspen CO. Their streets are smooth as the cheeks of a baby. No pot holes but and classy people, si. Get into Mexico City and I'll buy you a delicious dinner. 16/29 psi. Arthur---Mexico City, tel: 55-5281-1977

    John worte: I'm in Puerto Vallarta, Mx. for a bit. The city streets are mostly cobble stone with lots of pot holes. Makes for a rough, slow ride. Any suggestions? Ride in comfort,
    Thanks for the info Arthur. I'm running 20 bs now and will take it to 25 for a test. Don't know if I'm ready for Mexico City, but i appreciat the kind offer. Never know!

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