Pre-load on a Bonnie help

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Monkeyjoe, Mar 13, 2014.

  1. Monkeyjoe

    Monkeyjoe Active Member

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    #1 Monkeyjoe, Mar 13, 2014
    Hey all,
    I'm new to biking as you all probably know, so a simple question, when my missus rides pillion on my Bonnie, should I adjust the preload or not?
    I weigh 12st, my trouble and strife 9st, combined 21st or around 130kg...
    The manual says to adjust to 5, it's set at 2 by default I think, but talking to a biker the other day he was telling me that as far as he knows most riders don't bother adjusting it, I've had her on the back a couple of times, she says it feels ok, but do I risk damaging the suspension if I don't adjust, does it matter? Or should I adjust it maybe only for all day runs?
    Any opinions or advice much appreciated :smile:
     
  2. PeteH

    PeteH Active Member

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    #2 PeteH, Mar 13, 2014
    Probably best bang it up to the recommended settings as thats what they`re there for, excess weight...even your tiny missus will push the swingarm up thus shortening the chain length. Check it out by both sitting on the bike and with the aid of a stick with a nail through or some other devise check the chain movement...
     
  3. Monkeyjoe

    Monkeyjoe Active Member

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    #3 Monkeyjoe, Mar 14, 2014
    Ah right.... I never thought of chain tension etc.... makes good sense, thanks :smile:
     
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