Thanks Marthy!Cool. Aim for 35mm both ends
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Preload & damping were came from the factory stiffer than the standard setting. I reset the front yesterday.
I wasn't sure how to get the front to 35mm, so I used a hex key (not a screwdriver as I posted earlier) to turn the adjuster 3 turns to increase the pre-load from the softest setting (6.25 turns = standard).
To reset the front shock damping, I used a screwdriver to maximize the damping for compression and rebound (seperate settings) then turned the adjusters back 7 turns (4.5 turns = standard). The process took a few minutes.
The bike doesn't come w/ an adjuster for the rear pre-load because they want it taken to the dealer. I can reset the damping force, but I'll wait until the pre-load is reset.
Today I went for a 90 mile ride. What a difference! The front end rides so smoothly and doesn't bounce on harsh bumps anymore (the rear still does). The bike still turns in easily and tracks effortlessly. I'll need to stiffen it up as my confidence and speed increase, especially after the bike gets past the 1000 mile break-in limit - about 750 miles to go...