REAL dumb question here...

[Bob Denman]

Somebody asked me about adjusting his RS's suspension to handle the load that it has to carry... (rider over 300 pounds...)
Since I'm on an RT; I didn't have a clue. pps:
If somebody can tell about the procedure though; I'd be sure to pass it along...
Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[bullant12]

Somebody asked me about adjusting his RS's suspension to handle the load that it has to carry... (rider over 300 pounds...)
Since I'm on an RT; I didn't have a clue. pps:
If somebody can tell about the procedure though; I'd be sure to pass it along...
Thanks! :thumbup:

Same as the stock shocks on the RT. Adjust the positioning up to "5".

 

[Chupaca]

What..!!

Bob..with a dumb question..?? for that weight he should set all the shocks on #5. But if he carries a passenger he may have to move to a heavier shock..:thumbup:

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

Bob there are no dumb questions just dumb people. Sorry I couldn't help it,:shemademe_smilie:

 

[NancysToy]

Crank it up! The recommended settings are in the owner's manual, but my experience is that BRP is about one notch on the soft side of optimal...more if performance is your goal. I agree...#5 would be a good place to start. If more is needed, the aftermarket or RT shocks are the best answers. I'd also recommend a BajaRon swaybar for a heavy rider. That will let the shocks handle just the bumps, and not the body roll.

 

[daveinva]

If I were to say that somebody rode an RS two up with over 600 lbs worth of rider and passenger in full gear... jack it up to 5, and just take it slow. :joke:

Thankfully, a LOT of that weight is all gone now. Spyder rides MUCH better. :doorag:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Crank it up! The recommended settings are in the owner's manual, but my experience is that BRP is about one notch on the soft side of optimal...more if performance is your goal. I agree...#5 would be a good place to start. If more is needed, the aftermarket or RT shocks are the best answers. I'd also recommend a BajaRon swaybar for a heavy rider. That will let the shocks handle just the bumps, and not the body roll.

Is that kind of like being one brick short of a full load? :roflblack:

 

[MikeinGA]

Somebody asked me about adjusting his RS's suspension to handle the load that it has to carry... (rider over 300 pounds...)
Since I'm on an RT; I didn't have a clue. pps:
If somebody can tell about the procedure though; I'd be sure to pass it along...
Thanks! :thumbup:

Yes. It can hold 440 lbs. of rider and luggage combined. Shock setting at #5.

Mike

 

[Bob Denman]

I should have offered up a wee bit better question... pps:
The fronts; I've got! :thumbup:
How do you adjust the rear suspsension to account for the payload?
Is that also a notched preload setup?

 

[NancysToy]

I should have offered up a wee bit better question... pps:
The fronts; I've got! :thumbup:
How do you adjust the rear suspsension to account for the payload?
Is that also a notched preload setup?

The rear shock is adjustable on the 2008-2012 GS/RS....but it is a real bear to do. It is easy to break the adjuster on the early ones, too. The shock in the rear has seven adjusting positions, as I recall.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Scotty!
I'll pass this info along to the inquiring mind... :thumbup:
You are, "DA MAN!" :bowdown:

 

[Bob Ledford]

I should have offered up a wee bit better question... pps:
The fronts; I've got! :thumbup:
How do you adjust the rear suspsension to account for the payload?
Is that also a notched preload setup?

​What does the "OWNERS MANUAL say??"

 

[Bob Denman]

:dontknow: I have an RT; the RS's owner bought his bike used, and didn't get a manual...

 

[NancysToy]

:dontknow: I have an RT; the RS's owner bought his bike used, and didn't get a manual...

You can download a manual for him here. http://spyder.brp.com/owner-center/operators-guides

 

[ARtraveler]

RE: Manual The owners manual can be downloaded off the BRP website. Hope you got lots of printer paper loaded if you want a paper copy. :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

You can download a manual for him here. http://spyder.brp.com/owner-center/operators-guides

I'll pop him the link; Thanks! :thumbup: