Weight distribution…I’ve stumbled upon the obvious.

[Pasta Burner]

So many of you probably know I’ve been complaining about the lean angle of the beast when on its side stand.  I’ve messed with the kickstand and did some adjustments with little results.  Well, the other day I stopped at the auto store on my way home from work to pick up some brake pads for the cage and they had a promo that if I bought rotors too I’d get %20 off even if I return the rotors.  So being thrifty I took the bait.  Anyway when I got home I got off the bike and it was pleasantly not leaning too far at all.  Knowing I put the front rotors in the right saddle bag I figured I was onto something…sure enough when I took them out the lean came back.  So out of convenience I keep my tool bag and emergency supplies in the left side probably further exaggerating the lean.  I’ll be moving that to the right.

[Marcarl]

So, when you put weight in the right side it has more of an impact on the stretch of the rear spring. Now what would happen if you released some air out of the shock. Like, how much air do you have in the rear shock?  Good point!

[Pasta Burner]

6 hours ago, Marcarl said:

So, when you put weight in the right side it has more of an impact on the stretch of the rear spring. Now what would happen if you released some air out of the shock. Like, how much air do you have in the rear shock?  Good point!

My rear shock leaks like a clogged sieve  the PO apparently attempted to re-solder the CLASS board but failed.  They ended up cutting the lines and installing schrader valves.  Lucky for me they left all the original parts  I fixed the board and rebuilt the pump / manifold and everything works.  BUT in the era of early COVID tapping back into the original air lines proved difficult.  I did my best but not good enough and haven’t gotten the motivation to re-address