Too stiff rear shocks
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 478
Likes: 12
From: Nor Cal
Too stiff rear shocks
Is there any way to make the stock rear shocks on a n '05 RK alittle more forgiveing? I'm 225 with 9#'s of air and this thing is so harsh riding, It feels almost like a ridged framed bike over bumps. I tried lowering and raising the air pressure, but it feels like the shocks don't move but alittle. I jump up and down on the seat an watch the shocks, they don't seem to move very much. I did a search about changing the oil in them, does this help?
My wife also says this thing rides too hard for her when she's on the back. Have the air pressure up to 20#'s with both of us. Anyone have any suggestions other than changing the rear shocks.
My wife also says this thing rides too hard for her when she's on the back. Have the air pressure up to 20#'s with both of us. Anyone have any suggestions other than changing the rear shocks.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 820
Likes: 1
From: Sunny Saint Petersburg Florida
You can change the oil in the shocks to a lighter weight (10w). So a search and you will find a link to show how to do it. I changed to a heaver wt. to keep from bottoming out while loaded. I would have to have 35# of air before now I can get by on 12. I have the lowered shocks on the rear.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma City
Did you buy it new or used? A previous owner may have wanted a stiffer ride and used a heavy oil. If so do like already said and change oil to a lighter wt. If you bought it new something is wrong. From what I understand from other threads they come with 5 wt. from the factory.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
roadkingdentontx
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
10
Oct 20, 2005 01:05 PM
