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Workshop => Suspension and Chassis => Topic started by: DeathPunch88_250R on February 26, 2017, 01:18:25 PM

Title: Adjusting with spanner wrench whats a good setting for rear shock
Post by: DeathPunch88_250R on February 26, 2017, 01:18:25 PM

Need some info on how to set the spring load on the rear shock. My weight is 185lbs

Title: Adjusting with spanner wrench whats a good setting for rear shock
Post by: broken1 on February 26, 2017, 01:57:06 PM

The factory spring preload setting for the 88 shock is 8.66"-8.86".

Title: Adjusting with spanner wrench whats a good setting for rear shock
Post by: DeathPunch88_250R on February 27, 2017, 08:51:25 AM

Cool Deal Thanks Kevin

Title: Adjusting with spanner wrench whats a good setting for rear shock
Post by: Burns363R on February 27, 2017, 09:37:12 AM

I would set it for your ride height.  Depending on your riding. around 7.5-8" at the rear peg tube to the ground.  If your less than that, stiffen it, if your more than that soften it.

Title: Adjusting with spanner wrench whats a good setting for rear shock
Post by: DeathPunch88_250R on February 27, 2017, 09:14:58 PM

Cool Deal Thanks guys.

Title: Adjusting with spanner wrench whats a good setting for rear shock
Post by: 2ndmoto on February 28, 2017, 01:05:26 AM

Look up "setting sag". It is rider weight dependent. Numbers given are a good starting point but generic. However it is all rider preference.

Title: Re: Adjusting with spanner wrench whats a good setting for rear shock
Post by: fearlessfred on June 10, 2017, 01:21:25 AM

With you fully geared up you should use 1/3 of your travel on a oem setup ,a little over 3 inches of sag from full extension .If you have to preload the crap out of the spring ,you need a heavier spring. The correct spring will need only to be snugged down to hold you up to the correct height .

Title: Re: Adjusting with spanner wrench whats a good setting for rear shock
Post by: jcs003 on June 17, 2017, 04:37:55 PM

fearlessfred is a suspension guru.  follow his advice.

john