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Dave (& Frank),
Thank you very much for all the help on setting the preload and damping on my 1999 R1100RT and understanding the concepts behind suspension tuning. I really do appreciate it. Look...

Dave,
I will have to think about your comments in your last response, namely,:

1. "damping controls resistance to EXTENSION [emphasis added] of the shock" absorber,

2. "if the damping is set...

TO: KBasa (Dave Swider)
Dave,
Regarding your last comments, as follows:

"You understand it perfectly. Set the ride height by adjusting the preload. Ride it a little. If it bounces a couple...

You guys are really confusing me on setting the preload and damping. Let me see if I got this straight, based upon my knowledge and what you have said:

First set the preload. This is done to get...

You guys are missing my points. If I'm running at full weight/capacity of the motorcycle (i.e. touring) versus lowest possible weight (sport riding), which way do I turn the pre-load and the shock...

Please explain to me (in layman terms, and without the use of complicated tools and devices), how to manually tune the suspension on my 1999 R1100RT sports tourer by adjusting the stock adjustment...