Rear shock settings??

mobandy78 · 11-08-2010, 02:48 PM

I know there are several answers to this question, but I'm open to all of them.

I was looking the bike over and noticed that the shocks can be adjusted. I have never messed with them or made any adjustments. How do I know where they should be set for the best ride? I am 6'2" and weigh 220 lbs. Most of my riding is one up, but occasionally my fiance will ride.

I see there is a dial setting and an air nozzle to adjust them. What are the numbers for and how much air should be in the shocks? Thanks in advance.

cfbeauvais · 07-30-2014, 01:21 PM

how the heck you adjust the damper? just grab it and turn? is there a special half moon thingy like the hondas used to have?

cactusjack · 07-30-2014, 01:56 PM

There's a small thumb wheel at the top of each shock. Each has 4 settings, |, ||, |||, ||||. The manual is your friend.

11-08-2010, 02:48 PM	#1
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Rear shock settings?? I know there are several answers to this question, but I'm open to all of them. I was looking the bike over and noticed that the shocks can be adjusted. I have never messed with them or made any adjustments. How do I know where they should be set for the best ride? I am 6'2" and weigh 220 lbs. Most of my riding is one up, but occasionally my fiance will ride. I see there is a dial setting and an air nozzle to adjust them. What are the numbers for and how much air should be in the shocks? Thanks in advance. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-30-2014, 01:56 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	There's a small thumb wheel at the top of each shock. Each has 4 settings, \|, \|\|, \|\|\|, \|\|\|\|. The manual is your friend. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-30-2014, 01:21 PM	#2
cfbeauvais Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mission, Sd Posts: 3	how the heck you adjust the damper? just grab it and turn? is there a special half moon thingy like the hondas used to have?
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