Vagrant
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They work well. Had the first owner installed it there might not have been a owner #2 or #3. Next get a real set of rear shocks.
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V9 Suspension Thread
- Thread starter bkiser
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Mainsail
Just got it firing!
It has Matris (M18?) on the rear. I need to figure out how to adjust them because the bike is stiff in the rear. I think it was set up for someone heavier than me.
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Vagrant
GT Reference
Thats the adjuster on the bottom. Looks like you can go down 1 1/2".
If they didn't come from me/GTM, the valving is likely overly firm. See the first post here to set the sag (critical first step), and there should be a small click adjuster top of the shock facing forward (as shown in your pic). Post another pic of the other side. If the forks are still stock, you'll want full soft (1 from full open) on the rebound. All I can be of help with.
Mainsail
Just got it firing!
Thanks!
I'll reread the first post. My adjusters are facing aft, and it seems like most people mount them with the piston down; does it matter?
EDIT to add: I might be missing something in the first thread. Please explain?
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Vagrant
GT Reference
Maybe GTM will respond again, but that isn't an adjuster. Don't touch it. I was talking about the big nut on the bottom that needs a spanner wrench to adjust. You should have one in your tool kit. It only adjusts the spring preload. Back it off, towards the bottom 2 turns at a time or study up on "setting the sag" here. The less expensive shocks don't have rebound or dampening on them.
The fork kit should have the spring weight on the box. Make sure it's the right one for your weight. Otherwise GTM can probably get you the right springs. I'd also suggest you find an experienced man to install them.
The fork kit should have the spring weight on the box. Make sure it's the right one for your weight. Otherwise GTM can probably get you the right springs. I'd also suggest you find an experienced man to install them.
Welcome. They are IFP. Either position works. You can see the purchase page below to show how Matris mounts them.
That IS the rebound adjuster. The blue ano w/hex on the other end is not. It’s for the gas fill. Do not touch that one. First post covers sag target. Re-read my words above.
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Mainsail
Just got it firing!
Appreciate the help!
OK, I need the spanner wrench now. I thought I had one but if I do I must have put it somewhere where I'd be able to find it again.... I could also be thinking of the old Honda NC700 I had - pretty sure I had one for that bike.
Anyway, I didn't see one in the store, so are they of specific size?
OK, I need the spanner wrench now. I thought I had one but if I do I must have put it somewhere where I'd be able to find it again.... I could also be thinking of the old Honda NC700 I had - pretty sure I had one for that bike.
Anyway, I didn't see one in the store, so are they of specific size?
Vagrant
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Mainsail
Just got it firing!
Ran most of the preload out and still only getting a quarter inch of sag when I sit in it. It's still a bit rough so I'll run the nuts all way to the bottom and try that.
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