Refer to Table 1 for factory recommended suspension settings.
Table 1. Recommended Suspension Settings: 2008 Buell 1125R Models
LOAD***
FRONT FORKS
REAR SHOCK
LB.
KG
PRELOAD: TURNS IN FROM MINIMUM*
COMPRESSION: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM**
REBOUND: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM**
PRELOAD: NOTCH (#1 IS LIGHTEST SETTING)
COMPRESSION: CLICKS OUT FROM MAXIMUM**
REBOUND: TURNS OUT FROM MAXIMUM**
Less than 170
Less than 77
6
1.75
1.75
3
20
1.25
170-190
77-86
7
1.625
1.5
4
18
1
190-210
86-95
7
1.5
1.5
5
16
1
210-230
95-104
7
1.5
1.5
6
14
0.875
230-250
104-113
7.5
1.375
1.375
7
12
0.75
250-270
113-122
7.5
1.375
1.375
8
10
0.5
270 to GVWR
122 to GVWR
8
1.25
1.25
9
10
0.5
*Front spring preload is set by loosening adjuster counterclockwise until it stops at minimum, then counting the number of turns in to get to the desired setting.
**All damping adjuster settings are done by tightening adjuster clockwise until it stops at maximum setting, then counting the turns counterclockwise to the desired setting.
***Load includes rider, passenger, cargo, accessories and riding gear.