Basic suspension set up

[Slide Panda]

Except it's easier measuring free sag than full spring length.

What? You don't have a triple-lift, jack stands and a couple spring compressors and a bunch of free time on hand so you can do that? Pfftttt 

[BlackdogGS]

I recieved the spanners but I'm still waiting on the owners manual.  I have the rear sag close but I have too much front sag.  How do you adjust sag on the front of an "S"?  Do i need any special tools?  Also, I'm showing 5 rings on top of the forks, does that sound right? 

[BK_856er]

Looks like the M1100S has Ohlins forks with the typical blue anodized preload adjuster on the top.  Put a good fitting socket or spanner on that and turn clockwise to decrease your rider sag.  Do the same thing to both sides.  Start with say 360 degrees or 720 degrees rotation of the adjuster and check sag.  Repeat as needed.  If you stretch a latex glove over the adjuster before you put the tool on you can help preserve the anodizing.

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[BK_856er]

More:

[Detroit117]

Some good guide lines from Dave Moss at Catalyst Reactions Tuning. I usually refer to this when tweaking my bikes.

setup sheet:


Also, thumbs up to you for actually taking the time to setup your bikes suspension for your weight / riding style.

Kills me when guys don't bother with it. 

[BlackdogGS]

Thanks for the great info.  Is there anything on the rings on top of the fork tubes?  I'm not on a computer now that's why I appear helpless.

[Slide Panda]

Those are just alignment marks on the exterior