Setting up a "new" 2005 Rock'

[BinDerSmokDat]

OK, my bike is a 2005 with 3421 miles on it, stock except for OEM front and rear dresser bars and windscreen. I am a new rider. I don't even know what to look for in how my bike handles. I'm 6'6" and weigh 280lbs.

1. What should my rears be set at? If I am reading them correctly they are set at 3.

2. I find the bike a little bit low for me, I will probably find a taller seat or pad my stocker to give me another 1-1.5 inches. Any suggestions on taller seats?

3. So I raise the seat rather than the whole bike right? Lower CoG is better right? Or will a slightly taller bike enable more lean in the corners?

 

[redrocket]

You can do it with the seat and longer rear shocks, risers to get the handlebars up as well if you're not all legs.