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From: north providence
Ok. Thank you sir.
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Rider sag (with the rider on board) should normally be set at 1/3 of total travel to allow for compression of the shock over bumps and extension of the shock when encountering dips. Sag one up will be different (sometimes significantly) than 2 up due to the passengers extra weight. Ideally you would change the setting whenever going from on to the other. If the proper spring rate is not installed to begin with, you won't be able to set the sag at all.
Sometimes, if you ask the tech to set you up for both, they will take both and then set the sag somewhere in the middle. This will make the ride rougher than needed when solo and softer when 2 up.
With suspension, you usually get what you pay for. There are quite a few good shock makers out there (check the suspension forum for ideas). Just make sure they offer a spring rate for your specific body weight and riding style versus off the shelf "standard/heavy duty".
Sometimes, if you ask the tech to set you up for both, they will take both and then set the sag somewhere in the middle. This will make the ride rougher than needed when solo and softer when 2 up.
With suspension, you usually get what you pay for. There are quite a few good shock makers out there (check the suspension forum for ideas). Just make sure they offer a spring rate for your specific body weight and riding style versus off the shelf "standard/heavy duty".
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Since you're going to junk the shocks anyway, why don't you back the preload way off and try it -- keep backing it off until it at the minimum or you bottom out on a bump and then add some. Was about the only way I could get at least an OK ride with the 944s on a Road King
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Since you're going to junk the shocks anyway, why don't you back the preload way off and try it -- keep backing it off until it at the minimum or you bottom out on a bump and then add some. Was about the only way I could get at least an OK ride with the 944s on a Road King
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Before you buy anything, call Mike at Suspension Technologies and talk with him.
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