For my Ryker 900 original spring, I had it set at 5 (max) because I was going to ride once in a while with a passenger. I had the Ryker 2-up spring installed, and the dealer set it at 3. Does anyone know what the weight limits are for the stock spring compared with the 2-up one? Should I have ALSO set the 2-up spring to the max (5)? I can't seem to find weight suggestions for the 2-up spring. The stock one is in the manual though.
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2-up spring weights
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MidlifeRyker
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I've been wondering the same thing. Great question!
KID Ryker
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Did you notice any improvement between the stock and 2 springs. I am thinking about the 2 up or the Fox rear spring. I have the 900 ace.
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A spring is set correctly when the suspension settles by no more than 1/3 of its travel with the rider or riders seated.
1) Have someone lift the rear of the seat, or use a jack, to fully extend the suspension.
2) Measure the vertical distance from the top of the tire to the underside of the passenger seat/max mount.
3) On a standard Ryker the rear suspension travel is around 5" - 1/3 of this is about 1 3/4"
4) Seat rider and take the new measurement distance - it should be around 1 3/4" less than the previous measurement.. Adjust preload to correct this measurement.
5) If carrying a passenger seat both rider and passenger and again adjust the preload so that the suspension compression is about 1 3/4" less than the fully extended distance.
Yes, it could take three people to check this, but it works and is accurate.
This works for any motorcycle, two or three wheels.
1) Have someone lift the rear of the seat, or use a jack, to fully extend the suspension.
2) Measure the vertical distance from the top of the tire to the underside of the passenger seat/max mount.
3) On a standard Ryker the rear suspension travel is around 5" - 1/3 of this is about 1 3/4"
4) Seat rider and take the new measurement distance - it should be around 1 3/4" less than the previous measurement.. Adjust preload to correct this measurement.
5) If carrying a passenger seat both rider and passenger and again adjust the preload so that the suspension compression is about 1 3/4" less than the fully extended distance.
Yes, it could take three people to check this, but it works and is accurate.
This works for any motorcycle, two or three wheels.
I jacked up my 900 Ace that had the 2 up spring installed and I have slightly over 6 1/2 in between the bottom of the max mount and the top of the fender so it would likely be over 7 in to the top of the tire. I adjusted the shock so that when I am on it I have about 2/3rds of that amount. Not sure if the 2 up spring adds any static height but your measurements seem off at 5”.
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But the last post in this thread (the post you 'replied' to) is a little over 16 months old.... :thumbup:Similar threads
