Scrambler Scrambler 1200 Suspension

Fitting heavier TEC rear springs this week .... will post how I get on

 

It is not unreasonable for any manufacturer to build a bike to the average customer, they can not tailor for all, so going with the average is good!
At least they engineer the remaining parts of the bike in order to cope with that well outside of the average scope so you can make these adjustments without worrying about the frame strength for example.
220kg load capacity is excellent and at the higher end of the scale of things.
the fact that they have set the factory specs to suit a 70-90kg solo rider is exactly what I would do as this is the average use the bike would recieve (globally)

Count yourself lucky. It was only after buying an MT-10 that I found out that my rider & Pillion + gear weight was only 4kg of the bikes rated maximum... so we couldnt even take any luggage!

 

Will do. Might be next week now as I am still waiting for a jack to arrive ☹️

 

Jack arrived today and assembled ...... let the transformation begin ..... roll on tomorrow

 

Springs fitted today .
Bike on front and rear paddock stand .
Measurements from the centre of the bolt holding grab rail to bottom bolt retaining rear ohlins unit, as follow:
Bike on ratchet straps , no loading on suspension 5200mm
Bike with new heavy springs at rest 4700mm
With fat bloke on board 4200mm ☹️
Will dial in preload tomorrow...... hope fully get it to 750mm sag.
Bug

 

Sorry ...take a decimal point off each measurement.

 

Great improvement with TECsprings. Took bike out for test run today ......it feels better than ever . I am ashamed to say I am 266lb . Dialled in 5 full turns preload on the rear . 14 compression. 17 rebound.
Front 13 full turns preload. 2 turns comp and rebound.
Bike gives you great feedback and loads of confidence when cornering.
Have not checked seat height yet ...... but will not go back.
Great job TEC parts