Preload adjustment

[Biker Dash]

Ok, I know how the preload is adjusted on the front, (hate air preload adjustment, but at least it IS adjustable lol) but which nob on the shock is it for the preload on the back? The top or bottom? Also, should I adjust the rebound dampening when I have a passenger?

 

[SlowBox]

Bottom is for spring preload, top is for shock adjustment.


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[Specs95t]

The manual states that the settings for oem shock (preload and damping) should beset to the same value. I run 2 and 2 for a smooth ride. 3 and 3 is firm for me @ 220 lbs.

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[one2dmax]

I do have custom fork preload adjusters that replace the stock caps if you want to actually have an ability to adjust the preload.

 

[DMAN999]

I attached the related pages from the owners manual.
Personally I run my shocks on 2 and 2 unless I am going to be running really hard in the twisties then I set the preload to 3.
I weigh around 180 lbs. and almost always ride solo.

 

[BigdaddyVmax]

1997 VMX12J related:

One of my "front fork Preload adjusters" was a mess getting off; appeared someone superglued it on.

SO I need one.............. I'd like to find a pair of aftermarket ones that are adjustable BUT not by AIR.

ANY suggestions on where to get a Pair? Or if someone has "one" I'd buy it. THANKS!!!

 

[Fire-medic]

[email protected] should have the manually-adjustable ones

 

[VMAXXIMUM]

I have a set of Sean’s preload adjusters. They are well made and easy to install.

 

[BigdaddyVmax]

I have a set of Sean’s preload adjusters. They are well made and easy to install.

what “MM” are they & how much are they? Photos are appreciated. Thx!!!

 

[VMAXXIMUM]

You should reach out to Sean at [email protected] for those details. I don’t know what mm they are.