Thanks for the video. I am 102 Kg and I made some experiment today and found that 3 is too soft and 5 felt too hard. I tried 4 and it was spot on ;) By the way, the tool that comes with the bike sometimes slips when you try to decrease the number, but goes fine when you increase the number. If this happens to you, try to change the tool from Yamaha, or, just keep increasing the number 3-4-5-6, what will happen is that that it will then go back to 1. Don't panic when you hear a clicking sound when you go from 6 directly to 1. This is normal. It took may half a day to realize this, so I thought about sharing it with you guys. It might save someone half-day ;)
I really cant tell what preload am at. what references are there, you said that you knew you were at five because there were two left? I looked and it wraps around, how do you know when its maxed... is there a notch?
Thanks for the video its really helpful! I've a 2016 MT-03 been riding it with passenger almost always for 17.000KM (2 years) lately I'm feeling my suspension is being too loose, I asked my service about it and they said ''there is no adjustment needed''. Should I adjust it myself? Does it have to be adjusted annually/per *km/etc. ?
I'm 5-10 and 125 pounds and my feet are about 1/4-1/2in away from completely being on the ground. hopefully I can get it adjusted where I can have complete footing.
I'm 6'1" and 190lb in gear [today at least] and set my preload at 5 this morning. The bike turns in a lot quicker and is more responsive / agile. However, the roads around my way can be very rough and I certainly noticed the difference between 5 and the default 3 setting. I found the 3 setting to be comfortable but at times the bike was too slow to turn in. Tomorrow I'm going to try setting 4 which I think should be a good compromise between comfort and responsiveness. EDIT: The tool that came with the bike slips out when I try to decrease the preload. Does anyone know of a better quality version of this tool ?
If you happen to remember i am 5'8 and 190 did you think setting at 4 was better? Did this make it so you sat lower and could place more footing? Or did it firm it up so that there was less give for your weight?
Regarding the servicing of the chain in that area, it doesn't do much because you actually need to clean/lube the underside where the links make physical contact with the sprockets. Side note, how long is your riding season and which part of Ont are you in?
Hi Kevin, the preload does two things. It can raise/lower the bike (slightly) and the second is ride and comfort. There is no magic bullet answer from Yamaha. The preload or sag is changed for riding style - higher is firmer and lower is softer. If you ride 2-up you'll want a firmer ride so the bike doesn't bottom out. If your 6'3 and 230 lbs you'll want to jack it up. Setting 3 was good for me too but I changed it to 4 - I'm 5'10 and 180lbs. I like a firmer ride. My guess is the bike is set up for an average rider at 160lbs and under 6'. If you ride on bumpy roads a softer setting at 2 or 3 may be better. It's a personal comfort thing more than anything. I hope this helps.
Thanks for the prompt reply as I've been searching all over the Internet to help my 5' tall GF be able to ride her R3. She's only 98 lbs so I'll definitely look into lessening the preload a few clicks.
I know I am a year behind on this, but I am also 5 Foot and 98LBS. I just recently bought the 2017 R3 and desperately need to lower it. I am going to purchase the T-Rex lowering link but wanted to ask if this helped your girlfriend be able to ride her bike at all?
I'm new to riding and I adjusted the preload on my R3 to 1, I'm 5'4 130 lbs and can almost flat foot the bike on the stock preload. Was this a good idea?
Nice fuckin bike bro but that ding in the beginning scared the fuck out me 😂😂😂has my phone hooked to surround sound and was loading then boom good video help out a lot
Why should you be adjusting the preload? Is it for height of the bike? or just bounce when riding? I have an R3 idk what the preload is but it is pretty bouncy
Get a lowering kit if you want it lower. It’s for the bounce when riding. That’s the main person. If it’s bouncing too much and the shocks seem squishy you need to tighten it. If it’s so tight that when it bounces it’s hard then you should adjust it accordingly
Nice video... - wished I had found it before I adjusted the preload on my R3 from 3 to 5, much better handling in fast corners for my weight (240 lbs) and still comfortable enough for long trips...
Hi there. You can get away with leaving the factory setting. That’s just my opinion but if you think the rider is too stiff you can always softer. I wouldn’t recommend going harder.
Strange. I’m 5’6 and I can’t flatfoot my r3. I have a 2017. I’m thinking of changing the preload to 1 so I can flatfoot. I’m brand new to ridding so flat footing gives me ease of mind.
Thanks for the video. I am 102 Kg and I made some experiment today and found that 3 is too soft and 5 felt too hard. I tried 4 and it was spot on ;)
By the way, the tool that comes with the bike sometimes slips when you try to decrease the number, but goes fine when you increase the number. If this happens to you, try to change the tool from Yamaha, or, just keep increasing the number 3-4-5-6, what will happen is that that it will then go back to 1. Don't panic when you hear a clicking sound when you go from 6 directly to 1. This is normal.
It took may half a day to realize this, so I thought about sharing it with you guys. It might save someone half-day ;)
Thank you. Very useful tip!
still helpful, thank you
I really cant tell what preload am at. what references are there, you said that you knew you were at five because there were two left? I looked and it wraps around, how do you know when its maxed... is there a notch?
Thanks for the video its really helpful! I've a 2016 MT-03 been riding it with passenger almost always for 17.000KM (2 years) lately I'm feeling my suspension is being too loose, I asked my service about it and they said ''there is no adjustment needed''. Should I adjust it myself? Does it have to be adjusted annually/per *km/etc. ?
it doesn't need annual adjustment
I'm 5-10 and 125 pounds and my feet are about 1/4-1/2in away from completely being on the ground. hopefully I can get it adjusted where I can have complete footing.
I'm 6'1" and 190lb in gear [today at least] and set my preload at 5 this morning. The bike turns in a lot quicker and is more responsive / agile. However, the roads around my way can be very rough and I certainly noticed the difference between 5 and the default 3 setting. I found the 3 setting to be comfortable but at times the bike was too slow to turn in.
Tomorrow I'm going to try setting 4 which I think should be a good compromise between comfort and responsiveness.
EDIT: The tool that came with the bike slips out when I try to decrease the preload. Does anyone know of a better quality version of this tool ?
If you happen to remember i am 5'8 and 190 did you think setting at 4 was better? Did this make it so you sat lower and could place more footing? Or did it firm it up so that there was less give for your weight?
Regarding the servicing of the chain in that area, it doesn't do much because you actually need to clean/lube the underside where the links make physical contact with the sprockets.
Side note, how long is your riding season and which part of Ont are you in?
really helpful video with precise instruction
At the factory R3 preload, what weight would that be ideal for? And how much does/did that affect height, if any at all?
Hi Kevin, the preload does two things. It can raise/lower the bike (slightly) and the second is ride and comfort. There is no magic bullet answer from Yamaha. The preload or sag is changed for riding style - higher is firmer and lower is softer. If you ride 2-up you'll want a firmer ride so the bike doesn't bottom out. If your 6'3 and 230 lbs you'll want to jack it up. Setting 3 was good for me too but I changed it to 4 - I'm 5'10 and 180lbs. I like a firmer ride. My guess is the bike is set up for an average rider at 160lbs and under 6'. If you ride on bumpy roads a softer setting at 2 or 3 may be better. It's a personal comfort thing more than anything. I hope this helps.
Thanks for the prompt reply as I've been searching all over the Internet to help my 5' tall GF be able to ride her R3. She's only 98 lbs so I'll definitely look into lessening the preload a few clicks.
can she ride the r3 flat footed when you lowered the preload?
I know I am a year behind on this, but I am also 5 Foot and 98LBS. I just recently bought the 2017 R3 and desperately need to lower it. I am going to purchase the T-Rex lowering link but wanted to ask if this helped your girlfriend be able to ride her bike at all?
Cool Dad Reviews Hello, I want to know what you mean for firmer and softer riding style? What is the best one for cornering?
I'm new to riding and I adjusted the preload on my R3 to 1, I'm 5'4 130 lbs and can almost flat foot the bike on the stock preload. Was this a good idea?
I'm 5'3 and wanted to lower my r3. How is 1 doing for you? Are you closer to the ground? Please let me know thanks!
@@raymondtran8500 get yourself a lowering kit
Thank you sir.
Nice fuckin bike bro but that ding in the beginning scared the fuck out me 😂😂😂has my phone hooked to surround sound and was loading then boom good video help out a lot
Why should you be adjusting the preload? Is it for height of the bike? or just bounce when riding? I have an R3 idk what the preload is but it is pretty bouncy
Me too. I wanna know the answer
Get a lowering kit if you want it lower. It’s for the bounce when riding. That’s the main person. If it’s bouncing too much and the shocks seem squishy you need to tighten it. If it’s so tight that when it bounces it’s hard then you should adjust it accordingly
@@ReplayEcho lol preload does not harden or soften suspension LOL
Nice video... - wished I had found it before I adjusted the preload on my R3 from 3 to 5, much better handling in fast corners for my weight (240 lbs) and still comfortable enough for long trips...
Bernd Almstedt nice you ride a bike and fly a plane haha
I'm 5'3' and weigh 105 lbs. What would you suggest is the best pre load for me? I can easily flat foot my R3. Thanks!
Hi there. You can get away with leaving the factory setting. That’s just my opinion but if you think the rider is too stiff you can always softer. I wouldn’t recommend going harder.
Strange. I’m 5’6 and I can’t flatfoot my r3. I have a 2017. I’m thinking of changing the preload to 1 so I can flatfoot. I’m brand new to ridding so flat footing gives me ease of mind.
+ Hai Nguyen The 2017 R3 has the same seat height as the 2015 model. 30.7 inches or 780 mm. At 5'6 I am surprised you can't flat foot an R3!!!!!
Christine Campbell I call BS. I’m 5’5 and I cant flat foot my stock 2015 R3.
+ E G I have a long inseam, mate. I can easily flat foot my R3. Would you like me to send you a picture???
so I am about to carry 30kg of additional gear of my R3, should I make it higher and firmer or lower and softer?
+MARKINAU8 Hi. Make it firmer so you don't bottom out.
Thankyou bro
do you know how to adjust the idle speed on the r3?
+biker on a budget Hi there. I'm sorry I don't. I would have a mechanic check that messing with it could have negative side effects.
im 5'9 290 with one work for me?
I would say the r6, Had a Buddy get on the misses R3 about the same size and nothing worked for him. Unless aftermarket springs are in your budget.
The tool slips everytime I try to turn
mine too... did you figure out how to do it? or was it a defective tool?
Same mine issue here.
does this change raw HEIGHT of the bike??
I think it does but so little that it's almost unnoticable
This type tool kit is not available for the asian version Yzf-R25
tardeep singh im from malaysia and own r25..i have the tools..it is necessary
Hi Shazwan,do you slip your tools everytime to turn it?Any better idea?
shit i bought a second hand R3 doesn't comes with this tool kit
Ebay
Ê 5 nhá cha
I thought 4 was max