Raising rear suspension 2018 800 XRT

[chuckxc]

This discussion seems to disregard the possibility that the rear suspension is just too soft. Either pre-load wrong or worn spring.

[Chippy4467]

Originally Posted by Stevie.P

Why not simply take them out of the footpeg.

Because I don’t want sacrificial foot pegs - the hero blobs protect the pegs - much cheaper- and much safer as less likely to dig in and change your trajectory

[Soldat]

Originally Posted by chuckxc

This discussion seems to disregard the possibility that the rear suspension is just too soft. Either pre-load wrong or worn spring.

My rear suspension is new; I replaced the old one, which was too soft, with a Shock Factory M-Shock. But that doesn't solve the raising problem, which is why I ordered this 30mm jack-up kit.

[Chippy4467]

Originally Posted by Soldat

My rear suspension is new; I replaced the old one, which was too soft, with a Shock Factory M-Shock. But that doesn't solve the raising problem, which is why I ordered this 30mm jack-up kit.

Agree to a point re shock but I like the fact that the suspension is a little more “compliant” giving a more comfortable ride than many modern bikes so don’t wish to change that aspect

[Soldat]

Originally Posted by Chippy4467

Agree to a point re shock but I like the fact that the suspension is a little more “compliant” giving a more comfortable ride than many modern bikes so don’t wish to change that aspect

You right this aspect is important to keep. The shock-factory suspension can be adjusted manually with a simple knob, one soft side and one hard side.

[Stevie.P]

Originally Posted by Chippy4467

Because I don’t want sacrificial foot pegs - the hero blobs protect the pegs - much cheaper- and much safer as less likely to dig in and change your trajectory

.... though the foot pegs aren't fixed and can swivel back before being likely to dig in.

[Chippy4467]

Originally Posted by Stevie.P

.... though the foot pegs aren't fixed and can swivel back before being likely to dig in.

but they still wear away when they touch - much better & cheaper to wear/replace hero blobs