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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 07:57 PM
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Default Premium adjustable rear shocks, how worky?
How do these work? Only one is adjustable????
 
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How do these work? Only one is adjustable????
Both are adjustable with the tool provided in the kit. After adjust, the lock ring double-nuts it in place. They seem to work pretty good on my Dyna.
 
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Only one is adjustable. I guess they figure the swingarm is rigid enough to resist twisting.

The premium cartridge forks are the same way. But then, so are Progressives so I guess it works.
 
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One is for recoil, one is for dampening.


The adjustable one is for dampening, the right side, is pre set for recoil as far as I know.
 
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Took a little experimenting to figure out the proper settings for different situations, but they work great for me.
 
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Originally Posted by Rumblin
Both are adjustable with the tool provided in the kit. After adjust, the lock ring double-nuts it in place. They seem to work pretty good on my Dyna.
He does not have a Dyna, He has a touring bike & the shocks are not the same.
 
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They are one of the best things I've purchased, the ride is awesome once you figure out where to set them.

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Originally Posted by TcHunter
One is for recoil, one is for dampening.


The adjustable one is for dampening, the right side, is pre set for recoil as far as I know.
The adjustable one, mounted on the left, adjusts the preload, not the dampening.
 
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Originally Posted by Bikerscum
The premium cartridge forks are the same way. But then, so are Progressives so I guess it works.
You referring to Progressive monotubes? They have 2 gas charged "shocks" that replace the internals of the forks.
 
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You referring to Progressive monotubes? They have 2 gas charged "shocks" that replace the internals of the forks.
No, only one gas charged tube. The other is a progressive wound spring.





 
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