Sag

[NoBrakes695]

A question about rear sag? How much sag do you get while in all ridding gear?
I ride a 2008 695 I get maybe 3" of sag. No issues in handling just questions. Has anyone replaced the rear shock spring?
Thanks,

[Speeddog]

How much do you weigh?

Sounds like you need a spring.

[NoBrakes695]

My weight is 155 no gear.

[Speeddog]

Hmmm... OEM spring should be alright for you. 

Perhaps it's been changed, did you buy the bike used?

[NoBrakes695]

I got it used. I will remeasure the sag then re-post. But I agree a spring is in the future.

[Howie]

Is preload set correctly?  If you have the OEM spring you have a progressive spring.

[stopintime]

My suspension shop gave me riders sag 36mm (1.5 inches) on my S2R. I'm still confused if that is plus OR included my 12mm (1/2 inch) free sag. Speeddog/Howie, which is it?

It sounds like your suspension has been adjusted out of the ordinary. Way too much sag for your weight.
Lucky for you, it's easy to fix.

[caperix]

3 " is alot of sag.  I would have a friend check with a tape measurer to conferm that number.  At your wieght a stock spring should be fine if it has not been swaped out as others have said.  Does the preload adjust look like it has been moved?  I think mine was set at the factory about 3/4 of the way up the threads.

[NoBrakes695]

I adjusted the spring and took a measurement today. The sag is now 1"
Thanks for all the information guys.

[stopintime]

How does it feel riding it now? Did you adjust the rebound accordingly? (To keep it from jumping/loosing traction)

[NoBrakes695]

Rode today the bike felt planted giving good traction on all road surfaces.