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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 06:09 AM
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tOn my 16 sgs no more air shocks , didn't like the air ,always losing air ,these new adjustable shocks seem nice, I keep it at zero for myself, what do u guys keep your at for ome person, im 185#
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 07:47 AM
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Have someone help you to sit the "sag" on them, ask your dealer or just start experimenting.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 08:17 AM
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Danny, there is only one person who can your shocks just right! You'll probably get a different suggestion for everyone who replies. You don't tell us which shocks you have now, but use the instructions to set them up, then make careful adjustments from there. Keep a note of each adjustment you make, so you can always go back to where you started - even if that is to start over again!
 
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Its definitely a personal a pinion though i had mine set and bam it seems very bumpy again. For me i am just going to take off my left saddle bag ride around and fine the best setting for me.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 01:05 PM
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tOn my 16 sgs no more air shocks , didn't like the air ,always losing air ,these new adjustable shocks seem nice, I keep it at zero for myself, what do u guys keep your at for ome person, im 185#
What is the spring rate of the springs on your new shocks?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 01:23 PM
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If we are talking about the newer OEM hand adjustable shocks, yeah, mine are set to zero. I weight 190. If my GF rides with me I set them to 5. Anything higher, not good.
 
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I am 160 lbs and carry about 35 lbs in bags and have mine one click from 0.
 
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