I looked under the bike today and was going to try adjusting the preload to see how big of a difference it is as I find it really soft. I didn't see any markers or anything to determine which setting its actually on. I saw the #s labelled 1-7 etc.. but how do I know which one its actually on?
It's easy:
use the shock adjuster tool (PITA!) or a huge flat head screwdriver.
get on the chain side of the bike, and turn the adjuster FORWARD.
wherever it is, count until it goes PWANGGGGGGGGG ! and drops into '1'
subtract how many clicks you had, and that's where you were.
then just turn it a little more if you like past that number from your simple math problem.
(shrug) it's how I do it. the numbers are too dirty and hard to see for me to care.
:)
I am assuming :icon_rolleyes: you have a stock shock.Looking at the bottom of the shock from the chain side should tell you what setting you're on.Using the GS tool from the kit,hook it around the collar and turn the collar to the next highest number for a stiffer preload.
Quote from: LxSedan on June 24, 2008, 08:18:55 PM
I looked under the bike today and was going to try adjusting the preload to see how big of a difference it is as I find it really soft. I didn't see any markers or anything to determine which setting its actually on. I saw the #s labelled 1-7 etc.. but how do I know which one its actually on?
This thread has a couple of pics and details:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39707.0