How To Adjust the Suspension (rear shock) on a Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Do you feel like you are riding a boneshaker, do you hear the suspension bottom out when you go over speed bumps or pot holes? or do you feel like the road is made of sponge making the bike seem less connected to the road?
The first thing to check is your tyre pressures, but once you've ruled that out it is more than likely that your rear shock needs adjusting. This is a job that many people seem to ignore as it seems more of a mechanic role than an owner task. But, it is easy and I'll show you how.
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00:00 - Start
00:10 - About the suspension
00:27 - How to adjust the rear shock
00:45 - What setting to choose
01:57 - The tools
02:29 - Adjusting
03:35 -Job Done
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@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

You can watch more of our How To videos in this playlist -> ru-vid.com/group/PL1046cmwEkWSWDTe5kr7k4FQT7ZvIe5Mp

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

You can also see more of our playlists here: ru-vid.complaylists 😎

@RevelationEndTimes-YiG2024YiG 2 года назад

I'm 110 kg and I have adjusted my shock to 7... result... a great ride.

@TreesAndWheels 2 года назад

Excellent 😎

@cumsteak 2 года назад

cheers, I'm 260 and I think the kawasaki guy recommended 5?

@foff-666 Месяц назад

@@cumsteak 260kg ? wowsers... can you get on a bike ?

@EldeNova 10 месяцев назад

Jeez I didn't know such a concise video could be made! Well done, and thanks.

@TreesAndWheels 10 месяцев назад

Thanks 😎

@sathishrao7926 2 года назад

Thank you ! Didn’t know it’d be this easy ! Let me give it a try on my 2018 Vulcan S !

@TreesAndWheels 2 года назад

You're welcome

@SuperRichie200 3 года назад

Brilliant. Thank you. Looks simple.

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@davidcox4662 3 года назад

Excellent video 👌👌 clearly explained and delivered in a way that’s easy to understand. Thank you

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

@LeighPankhurst 3 года назад

Very useful, thanks!

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@upjeetsingh3899 2 года назад

Great video. Thanks mate

@TreesAndWheels 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@UncleRed 3 года назад

A surprising easy job. 😉

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

Yeah, it takes longer to get the toolkit out than it does to adjust the suspension 🤪

@palerider8992 2 года назад

Very well demonstrated thank you, one question I have is generally would you need firm or soft suspension when carrying a passenger, also would this help with preventing me getting a sore bum after along trips, many thanks.

@TreesAndWheels Год назад

This is adjusting pre-load to stop it being 'bouncy' so it won't help with the sore bum (you need an aftermarket seat or get it reupholstered to solve that issue). I would set it firmer for riding with a pillion to stop it rising and falling so much.

@rohitmitra8899 2 года назад

Hi, factory setting ( 2 out of 7) on my KVS causes a lot of "rubbing issues of cathalitic convertor" on speed breakers.. will tuning to 'firm' side minimise this issue.

@TreesAndWheels 2 года назад

It will definitely result in less bottoming out over bumps, but if I'm not sure what would be rubbing on the catalytic converter even in that case. There may be a more significant issue with the bike that needs to be looked at.

@izzojoseph2 2 года назад

Great vid I was worried about damage if the shock was wrong. Now I just gotta find the tool. Bought mine used and the kit is missing 🥴

@TreesAndWheels 2 года назад

You're not likely to damage anything that is adjustable on the bike (unless you use the wrong torque settings on some of the bolts). You should be able to get the tool from a Kawasaki dealer, or (cheaper) from any motorcycle parts / tool store. Make sure you get the extension arm as well.

@TheChromeRonin 3 года назад

Ok, dumb question, but if you are heavier, you should set the suspension to be firmer? And if lighter, you can set it softer?

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

That's not a dumb question. Essentially the heavier you are the more 'bouncy' the bike will feel as you will be able to make the suspension travel more than a lighter person. You can reduce that overall 'bouncyness' by making the suspension firmer. On the Kawasaki Vulcan S the only option we have to make the suspension firmer is to increase the setting on the Pre-Load (the instructions in this video). However, that is a very simplified solution for those of us who are heavier riders, and the proper solution for dealing with increased weight is to replace the spring for a stronger spring, or uprate the rear shock completely (I'll be doing that in a future video). I hope that helps. Feel free to ask more questions if you need more detail. Ride Safe!

@ThatMailMan 3 года назад

I'm curious, is there a way to tell what setting you're in by looking at it or is it solely based on the feel of the ride/handling? Thanks for the video!

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

Yes, when you look at the ring at the top of the spring, you will see that it is stepped, so you can count the notches (steps) that you can see on the top of the ring. if you see no steps then you are on setting 1, if you can see 6 steps then you are on setting 7. However, which setting is right for you can really only be done by feel, so you'll need to adjust, then go for a ride, and repeat until you get it how you want.

@ekimandersom4478 2 года назад

It is all in the manual

@doricdave Год назад

Yes, look up how to set 'SAG' on your bike. It's all to do with rider (with your gear on) and loads etc, hence why the setting in the bike is called pre-load

@Kimdax 7 месяцев назад

Will a lowering kit affect the suspension and cause the bike to bottom out more, can you counter act that by increasing the suspension to a harder setting?

@TreesAndWheels 7 месяцев назад

'Bottoming out' refers to hitting the maximum extent of the suspension travel, and the lowering kits just change the fixing position of the suspension rather than shortening the suspension components. So there will be difference in the suspension travel, you don't need to compensate for anything by adjusting the pre-load. Hope that helps. 😎

@sjaifulhadi2345 2 года назад

it s great to see the video. thanks. anyway is it the key adjuster available on the bike originally?

@TreesAndWheels Год назад

Yes, part of the original tool kit under the seat.

@keithmyles7086 3 года назад

Just got this bike today. Do you actually have to remove the seat to do this, or am I correct in assuming that the tools are under the seat?

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

Yes, the tools are under the seat, so you’ll need to remove the seat to get to the tools. However, you can do the adjustment with the seat on, so when you’re making your adjustments (go for a ride, adjust, go for a ride, adjust, etc) keep the wrench (and handle) out of the toolkit (just don’t forget to put it back under the seat when you’re done) 😎

@kaptkaos666 Год назад

any chance you could do a how to adjust brake pedal height on the Vulcan

@TreesAndWheels Год назад

I'll be adding more videos soon, so I'll add this idea to the list, but possibly not in time for when you need it.

@stargamer-wk9df 8 месяцев назад

Will it increases the ground clearance I we made the suspension settings to the firmest

@TreesAndWheels 8 месяцев назад

It won't improve the ground clearance because you are adjusting the pre-load but ti will reduce the amount of 'bounce' going over bumps.

@CeeDeeLight 3 года назад

Is it possible to change out the vulcan's stock shock for an aftermarket shock?

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

Yes it is, but there are limited options. Yss and Hagon are two that I know will fit, I will be upgrading mine soon 😎

@JEMMTB1 5 месяцев назад

Hi, did you ever upgrade your rear shocker? I find I would like something a little better than stock, as I get bucked of the seat on rougher roads, it feels like it could do with more travel or possibly a shocker that had a more progressive travel rate and damper adjustment. Thanks for the vid.

@noahdiez9400 Год назад

Is there any marks that indicate what your current setting on the suspension is?

@TreesAndWheels Год назад

I'm not sure without going and looking at the bike, but I think it's a case of counting the clicks.

@chrislmcnair 3 года назад

If you adjust the suspension to the softest will that make the bike ride a bit lower too? Or will it just compress more while going over bumps. Thanks!

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

Not really. The spring has a defined amount of possible travel, if you set it to the softest setting it will allow the full range of 'springyness' making the bike a bit more bouncy (soft), if you set it to the hardest setting it will pre-compress the spring and only allow a short range of movement, making the bike feel firmer (hard). The bike might sit a bit lower on the hardest setting, but I doubt it will be noticeable because of the angle of the shock.

@user-fu9sw7zh5w 2 месяца назад

Have you ever used a 160/70 - 17 rear tire? Can it fit on a Vulcan S650?

@TreesAndWheels 2 месяца назад

Sorry, I have no idea. I've never tried and I don't know anyone that has.

@sherwinphilippcanlas6275 3 года назад

What is the size of the spanner that you used?

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

It is the spanner designed specifically for the spring adjustment, included in the tool kit that comes with the bike.

@alextaylor7770 Год назад

It's a C spanner for suspension adjustment. Nearly every bike comes with one.

@TreesAndWheels 10 месяцев назад

👍😎

@simon_vann 3 года назад

Bum grapes🍇are more of a problem at our age, so nice and soft please 😂👍

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

No! Set it on 7 and squash them out of existence 🤪😳

@simon_vann 3 года назад

@@TreesAndWheels 😭🤣😅

@techkid10194 7 месяцев назад

Anyone know where I can find that tool? I didnt get it as I bought the bike used

@codywalker3953 6 месяцев назад

Under the seat

@TreesAndWheels 5 месяцев назад

I'm not sure where you're located, but the part number is 92110-0558. If you put that into google there will be lots of places you can get it from. Alternatively, you might want to get an adjustable C-Spanner, like this one -> amzn.to/48Yml8y

@techkid10194 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much I was looking for something like this!@@TreesAndWheels

@TheDigitalAcorn 3 года назад

😊

@TreesAndWheels 3 года назад

👍

@zachrat9083 Год назад

Why not just leave it on 7? I am a heavier rider & carry passengers from time to time. Is there any real benefit to having it set lower?

@TreesAndWheels Год назад

As heavier riders, there is no benefit for us leaving it on a soft setting as it will compress significantly as soon as we sit on it. But for lighter riders setting it correctly will give a good balance between 'not too bouncy' and 'enough travel left to smooth out the bumps'.

@asadkamran5687 2 года назад

The rear suspension should be in mid center why the suspension is on rear right ?????????????????????????????

@TreesAndWheels 2 года назад

The shock is exactly where it should be. It's where Kawasaki put it and I think they know what they're doing.... Maybe the video makes it difficult to see the exact position of the shock. Have a look on your Vulcan S to get a better idea of its position.