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I did a search, and my Sport 1000 is different enough, that I couldn't find anything in the FAQ section.
I have a new Sport 1000. This is the bike with the asymmetrical swingarm, and a single Sachs shock mounted on the left side. There is no lowering link or seat height adjuster rod.
The seat height IS tall, 32.5" inches I believe, which came as a total surprise to me, and is an incredible sore subject for me right now. I didn't really do any research in terms of reviews or even looking at the specifications before buying the bike. The dealer had a test bike available. I got on it, and the seat height felt fine, despite my 30" inseam. Test ride was fantastic, so I ordered a new bike.
When it came to pick it up, I could barely tip toe with both feet! I asked WTF, as I had no issues with the test bike. Dealer said no problem, and then basically loosened the preload on the rear shock, getting the seat to where I needed it. He said that was how the test bike was set up.
So now I'm trying to figure out how to restore the suspension settings as best I can, and still have a useable seat height. The manual says the shock features a total length adjustment, so it can be shortened. I'm trying to figure out how that works, to shorten the shock that way, and then restore some preload. Then I'll try to raise the forks in the triple crown to even back the front and rear. BTW, there isn't enough there to shave the seat.
Any help, ideas, or suggestions would be appreciated.
I have a new Sport 1000. This is the bike with the asymmetrical swingarm, and a single Sachs shock mounted on the left side. There is no lowering link or seat height adjuster rod.
The seat height IS tall, 32.5" inches I believe, which came as a total surprise to me, and is an incredible sore subject for me right now. I didn't really do any research in terms of reviews or even looking at the specifications before buying the bike. The dealer had a test bike available. I got on it, and the seat height felt fine, despite my 30" inseam. Test ride was fantastic, so I ordered a new bike.
When it came to pick it up, I could barely tip toe with both feet! I asked WTF, as I had no issues with the test bike. Dealer said no problem, and then basically loosened the preload on the rear shock, getting the seat to where I needed it. He said that was how the test bike was set up.
So now I'm trying to figure out how to restore the suspension settings as best I can, and still have a useable seat height. The manual says the shock features a total length adjustment, so it can be shortened. I'm trying to figure out how that works, to shorten the shock that way, and then restore some preload. Then I'll try to raise the forks in the triple crown to even back the front and rear. BTW, there isn't enough there to shave the seat.
Any help, ideas, or suggestions would be appreciated.