Pauly

7am or GTFO!! Enjoy the ride guys. My only day off this week is Thursday and it will probably snow that day. Speed safe!!

I now officially know three riders that have ridden a Heavybusa as intended.

I will be on the left coast next week.

I don't want to dampen his spirits.

https://forum.concours.org/index.php?threads/setting-the-suspension-on-the-c14.11199/

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/suspension-setup-101-part-ii-all-about-damping/

No. It would be tomateno.

Is it wet in here?

To be a little more clear.. turning the screw in would make it more bumpy at speed. It doesn't speed up the damping. It restricts hydraulic flow.

Yep. My bike calls for 43R/37F. Not sure what a Connie weighs, but the GSA is mid-500s.

Now THAT is sport touring.

Turning the screw in fully would slow damping, not speed it up.

How many miles on the bike? The rear shock could need rebuilt/replaced. I agree the damping screws should not be fully turned one way or the other. I used to chew through rear tires on the Multistrada in <2500 miles on a Gap trip. I was 1-up and running fully adjustable Ohlins front and rear. I can see how a heavy bike, 2-up with OEM spec suspension could burn through a tire in the same manner. Personally, I would start with a high end shock set to factory suggested settings and see how it goes from there. Your pic doesn't look that bad in my opinion. It's been hot and you know how to ride. Tires have to compensate for inadequate suspension. This causes premature wear for sure.

You have piqued my ADV newbie interest.

A buddy and I rode 400 miles into WV for the night. Getting ready for breakfast tacos and coffee and then a quick zoom home.

She'll run on diesel.

@Likwid

Could have used that extra 2 gallons of fuel capacity Matt didn't know he had.

I'd siphoned it right into the garbage can, too.

You're welcome for the spare water. Too bad your girly purse-sized panniers won't hold extra water.

Just like its pilot?

Apparently they aren't bigger at that particular fuel station.

I am pretty sure he waved thank you. I was standing there when it happened.