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Complaint from the rear

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#1 ·
2015 F800GT, 3K miles on it.My GF says the rode bumps is too harsh. Previous ride was a 2007 RT an it was ok. It has ESA. Any recommendations on softening up the rear shock and spring, something progressive? Sport/comfort/normal makes no difference. The bike came to me with 2K on it and a lovered spring, stock is back on.

Tks
 
#6 ·
For two up riding, try tightening the preload (plastic wrench under the seat) and switch the ESA to Comfort. Keep in mind the F800GT is no R1200RT and probably won't ride as comfortably with the stock suspension.
I will give this a try, I may also try an AirHawk. So far my long rides are cancelled for this year.[:(]
 
#4 ·
My wife hasn't complained about harsh suspension, but last long trip did start complaining of a sore rear end (hers !).

I bought an Airhawk type cushion and all is bliss again. Could this help the problem for your wife ?

Ian
 
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