Shock settings
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Shock settings
On 06 Dyna FXD35 - does anyone have any recommendations for the adjusting the rear shocks. It left the dealer on setting 3. Nothing in the manual. Just wondering if anyone else has played with the settings. Setting 3 with a rider weight of 200lbs works well for me.
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RE: Shock settings
I've moved mine around to test the ride. I personally like setting 1 which is the softest primarily because it is a much easier ride on my bad back. 2 and 3 were ok too but the bumps were a little harder. 4 and 5 are pretty much if you're carrying a passenger or unless you want to feel like your riding on bricks solo.
It's all a personal preference though so just move them around and find your own sweet spot.
It's all a personal preference though so just move them around and find your own sweet spot.
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I went and bought a spanner today and found out that mine have been on 5 this whole time! No wonder I thought the ride was a bit rough. I cranked them down to 1. At least, I think it's down to 1. I cranked it all the way to the left. I need a test ride but gotta watch the kids today. :-(
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I went and bought a spanner today and found out that mine have been on 5 this whole time!
Whiff
I went and bought a spanner today and found out that mine have been on 5 this whole time!
Whiff
You will notice a HUGE difference in comfort if yours were on 5. Like I said above, I like 1 or even 2 just for the comfort factor. You'll notice a big difference when you go over bumps from now on.
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So all the way left is "one", correct? I was surprised not to find that info in the Service Manual.
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RE: Shock settings
Don't you have a sticker on yours with 12345 on it? The number facing directly backwards towards the rear of the bike is what number you have selected.
If you're behind the bike and rotate both shocks counter clockwise all the way then you will be on 1.
Plus you can tell a big difference from 1 to 5 if you just sit on the bike and bounce up and down. If you're on 1 it will be more "springy" and if you're on 5 it will be pretty stiff and not bounce much at all.
If you're behind the bike and rotate both shocks counter clockwise all the way then you will be on 1.
Plus you can tell a big difference from 1 to 5 if you just sit on the bike and bounce up and down. If you're on 1 it will be more "springy" and if you're on 5 it will be pretty stiff and not bounce much at all.
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RE: Shock settings
By myself (225 lbs), position 3 is the soft touring setting and position 4 is a firmer, more planted performance setting.
2 up, position 3 will bottom frequently and cause funny handling. Position 4 works well for my Wife and I.
2 up, position 3 will bottom frequently and cause funny handling. Position 4 works well for my Wife and I.