blacksheep Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 My ride is rock hard, never adjusted rear shock before. So I just want to make sure I do it right. So from what I have read the only adjustment I can make is to the dampner is that correct. Any help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Stock shock I assume? I have aftermarket and it's kinda too stiff. I need to figure it out. I have a manual if someone doesn't pipe in. Cheers, Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Only adjustment on the stock shock is spring pre-load, and with the threaded collar, it will be easier to just remove it for adjustment. If you weigh more than 180 lbs., don't bother. It won't help much, and it's old. Either send it to Race-Tech (or other re-build shop) for a new spring, oil, and gold valve kit, or buy an after-market unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiXXation Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 There is an adjustment screw on the bottom of the rear shock for rebound control only. Turn the adjuster screw clockwise to full stop, then turn the adjuster counterclockwise one full turn back out to the "standard position". See if that helps any, and adjust either way to your preference if it does. It should be marked with direction "H" for increasing the damping force, and direction "S" for decreasing the damping force. Don't force the adjustment screw beyond it's normal travel. (Page 3-32 in the Service Manual) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It may have a non-standard spring or be cranked up to far, unless you're pretty light in which case you need a lighter than stock spring. The damping adjustment is rebound only, but if someone has adjusted it too stiff it could be that too. I've known of many people who think stiffer is better and will max out adjustments assuming a stiffer ride is a racier ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Been so long, I forgot there was a rebound adjustment. IIRC, there is quite a difference between full "hard" and full "soft" settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 IIRC, there is quite a difference between full "hard" and full "soft" settings. I don't know, mine was on the standard setting. So tonight I turned it to full soft and I couldn't tell any difference. I would love to find a rear shock that would soften the frost heaves that we have around here. If you don't see one and take your weight off the seat, it is very hard on my back. I'm about 173 lbs.without gear so maybe it isn't so bad for the more stout riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 My aftermarket - not sure, but it seems to be really rock hard. I've been on the Hurricane all week. It's set way softer and there is section about two miles long with frost heaved on the way to work. The Hurricane goes over that five times better. The bird is like an F250 with nothing loading the springs. Most of the time its not a deal, but that one stretch of road is horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Sounds more like you need to soften the compression damping. So sorry, no adjustment on the stock shock for that, unless you send it in (Race-Tech) to be re-valved. Still cheaper than a new shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 My aftermarket - not sure, but it seems to be really rock hard. I've been on the Hurricane all week. It's set way softer and there is section about two miles long with frost heaved on the way to work. The Hurricane goes over that five times better. The bird is like an F250 with nothing loading the springs. Most of the time its not a deal, but that one stretch of road is horrible. What brand aftermarket and what adjustments do you have? Regardless of the answers to that, first step is check you sag, as spring preload is going to be adjustable on any aftermarket shock and too much preload will cause a harsh ride. You're a big fucker, right? That means you may also be undersprung, which could cause similar issues. First step is still check your sag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 K - 6'-4" 250.... I'be been riding it 4 years. Highway is fine. Town could definitly be softer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Std shock is not -normally- a serviceable item. It can be done but it requires some modifications . Not sure if its worth it.... Edited August 30, 2015 by pug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 ...XCbirdslapper showed me the Shoei adjustment beneath the seat. It's much better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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