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Old May 4, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Cool shocks setting

i have 2009 low rider i ride two up total weight on the bikie is 230 pounds. what will be a good setting on the shock setting. thank you keep riding **
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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2 or 3 should be perfect I weigh 260 and keep it on 3
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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You'll probably love my answer: "It depends on what you like." I'm 185 lbs and keep mine on 4. Works well for both solo and 2-up riding. I personally like a stiffer shock when I'm riding solo, anyway. Try a few different settings and see which works best for you. They're easy enough to adjust, even while on the side of the road in the middle of your test rides.
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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I have mine set to 5. Suits me fine solo or two up.
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by obonaventure
I have mine set to 5. Suits me fine solo or two up.
talk about bone jarring ride you must have some preety nice roads around you
 
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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I weigh 300 and set mine at 2 and it never bottoms out, i like a soft ride. I run 4 or 5 with a passenger.
 
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Old May 5, 2009 | 02:26 AM
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I weigh 200, and normally run 2 or 3.
If I'm seriously going after the twisties, I'll crank em up to 4 or 5, depending on the road
 
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Old May 5, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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I run 3 solo 5 2up
 
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Mine are at 5 all the time
 
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