I believed you but didn't quite have my head wrapped around it until I saw these pics...What you didn't believe me?
I believed you but didn't quite have my head wrapped around it until I saw these pics...What you didn't believe me?
I'm sure you can do this but the standard amount of preload available is 36 clicks or 18 turns of the adjuster. Losing 6 turns is loss of 1/3 of the available. If you ride solo with not much cargo the loss of 6 turns is not something that probably matters in regards to being able to set the correct amount of sag for your riding weight unless you are pretty heavy or ride with a passenger. My point is that setting preload affects how much the bike sags under weight of bike, rider, and cargo and we don't all need the entire 36 clicks - that 24 will suffice. If you weigh around 200 lbs or less, ride mostly solo with less than 50 lbs of cargo than 12 available turns of preload is more than enough. It's nice to be able to use all 36 clicks and that is why I started this thread 5 years ago. At that time mine took about 18 turns to start adding preload! 5 years later the play in mine is back up to 2 turns so I just use 2 turns in as the point of zero preload and add turns from there to get the sag I want. At 6+ turns you might be OK to wait until the tech event to remove all the play. For now your shock may have sufficient preload adjustment to get all the performance out of it that is necessary.Thanks for adding these great pics Miansi! I'm a visual learner and seeing these made it so much more clear! I'll probably address this during my upcoming weekend, looks very easy, and after rechecking my adjuster I realized I wasn't getting any real resistance until 6+ full rotations of the knob so I should experience some significant improvement! I was originally planning to wait until the Indiana Tech event.... but this one looks too easy to wait on...
Usually, I agree. Twice, for me, massive crud under the knob and within the spring hole has dictated the removal of the knob, ball and spring.There is no reason or need to remove the knob, ball, or spring. Simply remove the 10mm bolt at the top of the mounting bar and turn the unit upside down to service it. You can flush/wash any dirt around the knob from behind with solvent like WD-40 etc.
How many turns out for 300 lbs, Rider and gear?1.5 turns out from fully seated.
Actually I was referring to the screw at the base of the shock, what would you recommend? 3/4th equals ? of turn from seated or full out? Thanks.I think you mean turns IN, clockwise, after you feel resistance from the pre-load fluid.
Seven clicks is the standard setting. For reference, I weigh 180lbs and set mine on 10 clicks after resistance, 12 with me and about 35 lbs luggage. 20 with 130lb GF. Damping set in the middle.
You are going to need more preload than that, but you need to experiment. Read up on proper sag settings. Also, I would start with the damping about 3/4 firm in your case.
Damping - from the manual: To adjust to the standard position:Actually I was referring to the screw at the base of the shock, what would you recommend? 3/4th equals ? of turn from seated or full out? Thanks.
Even with 300 or 500 lbs? Manual says max weight is 400lbs.Damping - from the manual: To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the damping adjuster clockwise until it will no longer turn (lightly seats).
'This is the full hard setting.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise approximately 1 turn so that the punch
mark on the adjuster aligns with the reference punch mark. This is the
standard position.
To Reduce Rebound Damping (SOFT):
For a light load and smooth road conditions, turn the adjuster counterclockwise
toward SOFT (S).
To Increase Rebound Damping (HARD):
For a firmer ride and rough road conditions, turn the adjuster clockwise toward
HARD (H).
I would start with the standard position.
Start at 1 turn out from full clockwise and turn in as needed, thank you Dave and all the great knowledgeable people here.You would need more damping than standard 1 turn if you are at max load of apprx 395 lbs.
IIRC there is little more than 3 turns available but beyond 2 the ride may be unacceptably harsh.
You really need more spring for 200 lbs much less 400 or 500. No matter what you do the suspension is overwhelmed.
Not sure I understand what you are saying? 25 clicks, means your adjuster was almost completely empty, which is common, and one and one half turns counter clockwise on the damper screw (bottom of shock) from lightly seated (clockwise) is a good place to start on your damper setting. I find for most people, that one and a half turns (factory setting is one turn) to one and three quarter turns is just about perfect with the factory spring(s).I found out mine with 27000 miles was about empty. 25 clicks till resistance, now 1.75. I'm glad inside was clean. Thank you all again for the great advice.