Refer to Table 1 for factory recommended suspension settings.
Table 1. Recommended Suspension Settings: 2010 Buell 1125 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
1-3/4
1-3/4
3
20
1-1/4
170-190
77-86
7
1-5/8
1-1/2
4
18
1
190-210
86-95
7
1-1/2
1-1/2
5
16
1
210-230
95-104
7
1-1/2
1-1/2
6
14
7/8
230-250
104-113
7-1/2
1-3/8
1-3/8
7
12
3/4
250-270
113-122
7-1/2
1-3/8
1-3/8
8
10
1/2
270 to GVWR
122 to GVWR
8
1-1/4
1-1/4
9
10
1/2
*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.