Wilsons Sandbox

> > 1. My bike (with a preload of 1) sagged a LOT with > the two of us > on its back. Now, I hate to bring up chain adjustment, but > should I be > worried about chain tension if I've already adjusted it to > spec when its > on the sidestand?

no. if you adjust the chain tension properly, it will be right, period. the chain slack specification allows for the full range of travel of the rear suspension. if it were required to change the chain slack when you put more load on the bike, then you'd be pretty screwed when you hit a big bump and bottomed out the rear suspension, right??

> 3. If we're going to do this often, a SS front brake > line is in > the near future.

i agree. i just put one on last night (and cut a big slice out of my thumb while removing rubber bits from the old line). The only time i really want more braking power is when i'm riding 2 up, or with a bunch of gear. haven't tried it yet, but everyone says it's a big help. pretty easy to do, too. fortunately, i had an english friend over for dinner (apparently he hasn't heard about the hostility between us and them), and he arrived just in time to pump the brake lever while i opened and closed the bleed valve. i've never even bled a brake before, and it went super easy, except for the cut thumb part. mw

tryce@... wrote:

> > > 1. My bike (with a preload of 1) sagged a LOT with the two of us > on its back. Now, I hate to bring up chain adjustment, but should I be > worried about chain tension if I've already adjusted it to spec when its > on the sidestand? >

The spec should keep you fine up until the bike bottoms out. If you're nervous, have your heaviest friend sit on the bike, lie over the rack and compress the shock until the swingarm is horizontal. This is your point of max tension. If you have a little play here, you're fine.

> 2. I really, really liked being able to have both feet flat on > the ground (can't wait for those links to arrive!). I guess once I lower > the bike, I'll have to increase the preload to avoid dropping the bike too > low? >

If you're going to do this often, look into getting at least the Progressive Spring, if not the whole shock. Running with a passenger basically maxes out the stock shock, which isn't that great to begin with. I replaced mine with a Works number - you're welcome to my worn stocker if you want to experiment - better still, get a new one from Dual Star and have the spring fitted. Personally, I think the way the bike and stock shock wallows when loaded up with passenger, luggage or both is a potential danger.

> 3. If we're going to do this often, a SS front brake line is in > the near future.

DEFINITELY DO IT! That stock line is scary two-up. I squeezed my front back to the grip once - that convinced me.

> > 4. Anna's right foot was getting a little warm from the engine; > nothing to be concerned about, just something she noticed. Have any of > your passengers mentioned this same heat? Is there anything I can do > about it?

None of my passengers have complained yet - some footwear transmits heat easier than others...

> > 5. There's nothing better than hearing a giggle of glee emit from > your passenger as she congratulates you on your improvement, and > encourages you to "try it a little faster next time". >

Was that during the ride or after?

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