I guess it's all what you're used to. When my wife rides with me, I max the preload and have never had any issues running through curves. I have changed the dampening/rebound depending on the road surface. I don't know if your mushy, and my mushy are the same thing, but increasing the rebound/dampening has a better effect than preload for my mushy.
My Re-Spring of the S10 ES Shock
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Walters S10
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Here’s an example of what Im experiencing. The other night I got home from a ride and went to put the kickstand down, but it hit the ground so I had to lean the bike to the right to get it down. When I got off the bike it was almost like the bike was ready to fall to the right, so I grabbed the bike and pulled the top box to the left , so it was leaning the right way for the kickstand to work. If I pushed down on the back end it really didn’t spring back like most of the bikes I’ve had in the past. The new 2022 bike doesn’t do that but it’s new and tight. Lol.
Yeah, sounds like the shock is toast. The more preload you add the taller the bike gets. With full preload, two helmets & luggage, the bike should have a big lean onto the side stand. What you're describing is the opposite. On the other hand, if the previous owner lowered the bike, it could give the results you describe. More likely it's a bad shock.
Walters S10
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As I was playing with the es while on the stand, the bike was going up and down as it should but I agree with you the shock and spring need attention. Lol. But so far I like the bike. Just trying to find some engine guards for Lisa’s bike. Thanks for the chat and stay safe out on the road !
These are what I'm using. Many here have gone with Altrider. And T-Rex has a great skid plate & crash bar combo that one of our members have torture tested.
Walters S10
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Those look good !
WJBertrand
Ventura Highway
The ride or resting height has to do with the spring rate, preload and loading, not the shock.
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Yeah, your right. I was not specific. But he spoke of the bike being nearly upright on the side stand, which would indicate too little preload, but he had it maxed. Then he advised that bike was raising/lowering as it should. Maybe not enough though? Have the dog bones been replaced? Is the spring worn out that much? Was it replaced by the PO to a lighter spring? (the least likely of all) Way beyond my measly knowledge.
Walters S10
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All good questions. About $500 to replace the spring