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Title: Shock Adjustment??
Post by: jefferygs500 on June 13, 2005, 09:07:37 AM
hey i just noticed today that my back Stock Shock Has a Setting on the button of it, so you can turn it. I weight 140 lbs and drive on alot of bumpy roads what number should this be on or whatever thanks!
Title: Shock Adjustment??
Post by: davipu on June 13, 2005, 09:52:50 AM
3 or 4
Title: Shock Adjustment??
Post by: KrivoK on June 13, 2005, 09:05:04 PM
Should be set on 4 by the factory from my understanding.  My girlfriend likes to ride along with me quite a bit so I had to tighten it up a little.
Note: I had to take off (loosen and move to one side) one of the "dog bones" in order to get the wrench on it.  Good luck.
Title: Shock Adjustment??
Post by: cobalt135 on June 13, 2005, 09:53:10 PM
For whatever it's worth, I am 140 and set mine at 4.  This after reading a web page on setting up sag and taking a few measurements with myself on and off the bike.  It does seem bumpy only sometimes but this setting should also provide proper handling in corners. :dunno: