Checking sag, how often?
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Checking sag, how often?
Hey guys how often do you check your sag. I just put a new bigger rear tire on, 110/100 18. Would I need to readjust the rear sag. Thanks guys, have a good rest of your day
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Re: Checking sag, how often?
Once I know where I like my sag set, I only check mine after having the shock serviced.
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Re: Checking sag, how often?
New tire isn't going to change your sag. Generally, anytime you make suspension adjustments, service the suspension, or gain/lose more than 10 pounds would need a sag check
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Re: Checking sag, how often?
If you're reay picky (like me) you'll reset it after a chain adjustment. Moving the wheel further back in the swingarm changes the length of the travel, so your sag will be affected.
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Re: Checking sag, how often?
Your sag measurement will be the same but the taller tyre will change your geometry, if you feel a difference you can lower the forks in the triple clamps, my guess is you've raised the rear 10mm, I noticed a big difference when I went to a trails tyre, I lowered the forks until flush with the top caps and from memory backed of the rear spring preload a bit
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