Remove saddlebags
adjust preload
adjust compression
adjust rebound
Add tourpak and load up for a trip
Remove saddlebags
adjust preload
adjust compression
adjust rebound
Add passenger and her stuff and load up for a trip
Remove saddlebags
adjust preload
adjust compression
adjust rebound
Get to location, remove all gear and tourpak
Remove saddlebags
adjust preload
adjust compression
adjust rebound
don't worry about adjusting day to day in case the BSR chooses not to go, just keep it adjusted for her.
Pack up to go home
adjust preload
adjust compression
adjust rebound
Get home, remove BSR, gear and tourpak
Remove saddlebags
adjust preload
adjust compression
adjust rebound
See a pattern here?
And don't forget, you are supposed to test ride in between the preload, compression and rebound changes, not all 3 at once.
Or, Howie's recommendation is to just find the ride with the bike set up for the heaviest load.
What good is that?
Besides, of the three aftermarket shocks I have now tried I believe they are all made for riders that weigh above 200 pounds. I have yet to get a good ride with any of the tree with just me on the bike and no extras. Load it up (passenger and gear) and I can get a decent ride with any of the 3.