Hi guys. I am 100%certain thats this information is already on this site. I use my phone, and when I search the words "adjust suspension" over 1000 results come up, from anytime either word was ever mentioned. I'm leaving for a 2up trip in about an hour here (around 700miles) and was wondering how I adjust the suspension on my 2003 Volusia VL800.I have been bottoming out on bumps(front suspension) when I'm riding by myself. If you can help me out before we leave, I'd appreciate it so very much as always!
daveccarsley
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I just looked at how bad my phone screwed up that message. For Clarity, I'm looking to find out how to adjust the front and rear suspension on my 2003 Suzuki Volusia VL800. I do not see any stickies or such on the topic, and the "search" function brings up thousands and thousands of results from any time the word "suspension" has ever been used. I'm leaving with my girlfriend for a trip in a few minutes (maybe an hour) and I was hoping somebody could help me before said departure. Thanks so much!!
I just looked at how bad my phone screwed up that message. For Clarity, I'm looking to find out how to adjust the front and rear suspension on my 2003 Suzuki Volusia VL800. I do not see any stickies or such on the topic, and the "search" function brings up thousands and thousands of results from any time the word "suspension" has ever been used. I'm leaving with my girlfriend for a trip in a few minutes (maybe an hour) and I was hoping somebody could help me before said departure. Thanks so much!!
There is no adjustment for the front suspension. The rear suspension is adjusted by inserting the spanner wrench into the shock shroud and turning it. A setting of 1 is the softest and a setting of 5 is the firmest. If you're already at 5 and you're still bottoming out, you're going to need to find an aftermarket replacement with more adjustability or a stronger spring.
As for the front, it is probably worn out, meaning you have to completely disassemble the triple tree, remove the fork oil and springs, then replace the springs. Unfortunately, there is no aftermarket option for the front springs so you're stuck with OEM.
As for the front, it is probably worn out, meaning you have to completely disassemble the triple tree, remove the fork oil and springs, then replace the springs. Unfortunately, there is no aftermarket option for the front springs so you're stuck with OEM.
for the rear search for rear shock adjustment
for the front? i didnt think you could, i thought that would require a spring/oil change
for the front? i didnt think you could, i thought that would require a spring/oil change
They did. They used springs for a Honda, then cut spacers out of a piece of PVC because the springs are too short to fit in the C50 fork legs. Not exactly a recommended practice....
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