Rear Shock settings

[njwhit]

Was wondering what setting most were using on the back shocks and why. I just cruise mine around and don't beat on her too much. Also ride the other half with me so any help is appreciated. Also, I have stock shocks.

 

[gamorg02]

straight for the users manual

 

[Rusty McNeil]

It's just preload, whatever works for you without bottoming out is good, I think rider sag is supposed to be around 25-30% of total travel. Rider sag is how far the shocks are compressed from fully extended to what they are with a rider on board......

 

[naughtyG]

I must say I've often wondered if the Damper settings actually do anything at all on the OEM shocks?

 

[Rollie]

I used the " setting " it aside and installing a Works performance " Street tracker " shock. Not cheap , but it will handle everything I throw at it .

 

[magna_dude74]

In my opinion they do make a differance, I notice it the most with my kid on the back. Don't believe me put the setting on 4 then go cruise for a bit, when you get a strait shot drop a gear and WAK the throttle, now go around the block and. Change the setting to 1 now do it again, be ready !!!!!

 

[KJShover]

I must say I've often wondered if the Damper settings actually do anything at all on the OEM shocks?

The preload does, I've adjusted the damper and couldn't tell a difference.

 

[gamorg02]

my wife said she noticed a difference on preload when she was on the back. i never noticed it tho.