Adjusting preload on progressive shocks
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 689
Likes: 0
From: Beatrice, Nebraska
Adjusting preload on progressive shocks
I have a 99 Fatboy that I recently installed the older model,(413 series), progressive shocks on. They were preset at the factory at 1" lower than stock, & on the softest preload. The ride is fantastic until I hit a good sized bump or dip, then they bottom out. I'd like to stiffen them up a tad bit, but don't know how much to go to start out. I weigh about 160 & always ride solo. Do I just start out with 1 turn, try it & go from there? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Frank
Frank
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 337
Likes: 5
From: Westchester NY
Some times just trial and error. Adjust, ride, adjust again. In my crotch rocket days
I followed this procedure.
http://www.ntnoa.org/suspension_preload.htm
that got you dialed in pretty close to where you'd want to be depending on riding style. They it was just slight adjustments after that.
Rob
2005 nightrain
Carbed.
95inch up grade SE 203 cams
Roland Sands Design VENTURI AIR CLEANER
Arlen Ness forward control extension kit.
V&H Straight shots big city thunder quiet baffles
Heartland rear fender kit
Danny Gray stingray custom solo seat
I followed this procedure.
http://www.ntnoa.org/suspension_preload.htm
that got you dialed in pretty close to where you'd want to be depending on riding style. They it was just slight adjustments after that.
Rob
2005 nightrain
Carbed.
95inch up grade SE 203 cams
Roland Sands Design VENTURI AIR CLEANER
Arlen Ness forward control extension kit.
V&H Straight shots big city thunder quiet baffles
Heartland rear fender kit
Danny Gray stingray custom solo seat
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
