09 Venture Suspension Set Up

[saltr]

Hello All: I am attempting to get the best possible ride from my 09 Venture GT, along with being able to steer in the corners. I first loosened up all the shocks and let limiter strap all the way loose. I had to tighten it back to the next to tightest hole to get it to steer. I then had to loosen the front track shock to just snug when jacked up. I have the rear shock clicker at 3 turns in from wide open and rear springs at softest setting. Front ski shocks are just snug when jacked up and clickers are set at 6 clicks in from open. So far these settings seem pretty good. Any additional suggested adjustments are more than welcome. Not looking for a hot rod, just a nice ride with decent handling. Thanks-saltr.

 

[Koenig]

My setup is pretty much the same, although I moved the limiter straps up 1 hole... very much better! The factory seems to think anyone riding a Venture needs to carry an elephant!
Here are some search threads...
http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/ju...-im-new-to-newer-yamahas.126800/#post-1132925
http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/ne...sion-setup-advice-please.131244/#post-1178972

 

[saltr]

My setup is pretty much the same, although I moved the limiter straps up 1 hole... very much better! The factory seems to think anyone riding a Venture needs to carry an elephant!
Here are some search threads...
http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/ju...-im-new-to-newer-yamahas.126800/#post-1132925
http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/ne...sion-setup-advice-please.131244/#post-1178972

Thanks Koenig. I believe I am close to where I want to be. Lot of good info on this site!

 

[4strokeluvr111]

The factory seems to think anyone riding a Venture needs to carry an elephant!

Priceless! LOL!