You wrote:
I'm wondering if I should lower the rear preload (in an effort to rebalance the weight), raise the front tire pressure (maybe It's getting too hot?) or just raise the front pre-load back to where it was.
I'm not an expert and suspension advice is an art of feel. Bottom line on an adjustment is if it makes the rider feel more comfortable then it works.
If you are tearing the tire up, you are going the wrong way with your adjustments. I'd consider going back to where you started.
I'm assuming you increased the preload to try and get the bike to turn quicker. The hot race set-up is weight matched springs and as light as possible on the preload for the front end. Preload on the rear consider staying close to stock reccomendations from owners manul.
Now let me point you in the direction of some experts. www.tracksideengineering.com know buells and is very good with
the XBs.
See your latest copy of Fuell - suspension set-up tips along with a well written article on track days.
Riderxb9r
lw
leon@privatetracktime.com