OK guys, I have had my 09 VN900 Classic LT since last September when I got back into riding after more than a decade hiatus from riding, and getting ready to ride two up again for the first time in a long time. So I really have two questions but will start with the most basic. The OM says rear tire pressure should be about 28 psi solo and 32 w/passenger, but the tire says this:
So what is the correct answer?
Second question regarding preload. OM manual doesn't give much info other than moving to the higher number is for a stronger spring or more weight. I have been riding for over 2,000 miles with no problems on the number 4 ridge and I weigh about 250-255, so my passenger (careful not to say wife and weight in the same sentence) will bring us close to 500 altogether, so I adjusted the preload all the way to number 7, the highest ridge, figuring we are pretty big and the 900 is not like a great two-up bike so just thought I better go all the way. I have looked for some type of chart or scale but haven't found anything, anyone else riding around two-up about this heavy and have any input? Or does anyone know of a chart for the adjustment. And just some insite, adjusting this thing is a knuckle-buster if the spanner slips!
So what is the correct answer?
Second question regarding preload. OM manual doesn't give much info other than moving to the higher number is for a stronger spring or more weight. I have been riding for over 2,000 miles with no problems on the number 4 ridge and I weigh about 250-255, so my passenger (careful not to say wife and weight in the same sentence) will bring us close to 500 altogether, so I adjusted the preload all the way to number 7, the highest ridge, figuring we are pretty big and the 900 is not like a great two-up bike so just thought I better go all the way. I have looked for some type of chart or scale but haven't found anything, anyone else riding around two-up about this heavy and have any input? Or does anyone know of a chart for the adjustment. And just some insite, adjusting this thing is a knuckle-buster if the spanner slips!