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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: That Nice Guy Beck! on May 11, 2009, 10:06:46 PM

Title: stupid question
Post by: That Nice Guy Beck! on May 11, 2009, 10:06:46 PM
if you are adding more weight to the bike ,say another rider.. which way should you turn the rings on the rear shock
should they be turned up or down?
Title: Re: stupid question
Post by: Spidey on May 11, 2009, 10:12:37 PM
I don't know how your shock is configured zigactly.  You want to turn the rings so that the spring compresses more.  A lot more for a passenger.  You should be able to see which way the threads go.  Though to be honest, unless it's a really long trip, changing the preload on the rear by banging on the rings is probably more hassle than its worth.  Just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: stupid question
Post by: That Nice Guy Beck! on May 11, 2009, 10:25:02 PM
Quote from: Spidey on May 11, 2009, 10:12:37 PM
I don't know how your shock is configured zigactly.  You want to turn the rings so that the spring compresses more.  A lot more for a passenger.  You should be able to see which way the threads go.  Though to be honest, unless it's a really long trip, changing the preload on the rear by banging on the rings is probably more hassle than its worth.  Just my 2 cents.

yea seems that way, thank you for teh help
Title: Re: stupid question
Post by: Raux on May 11, 2009, 10:36:46 PM
if your bike has a shock adjuster, tighten it up for short rides should be sufficient.