Rear Shock Settings

03-12-2008, 09:43 AM

What is a good setting for the rear shocks for riding two or one? I am interested in the air pressure level and spring setting. I am 6'0" 230 .
Also, it's close to time for my 600 mile oil change. Do you guys recommend dino oil? If so, how do you feel about Shell Rotella T 15w-40, then switch to a synthetic? Thanks for you suggestions.

pick187 · 03-12-2008, 09:56 AM

I too am close to my first oil change and am interested in what oil is suggested.

**coacha** · 03-12-2008, 10:05 AM

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ead=1202529440

There is a previous discussion on the shock settings. Personally, 30 lbs. and 4 with two up, keep pressure same and set on 2 for one up.

03-12-2008, 10:06 AM

pick187, I had a Honda Shadow Aero, and on hondashadow.net, they were real big on Shell Rotella T 15w-40. I have seen some post on other sites that they use this oil in thier Nomads, but then, I've seen some that would rather use something else. I just want to do what is best.

Todd · 03-12-2008, 10:07 AM

Lots of threads concerning this that I am sure Wolfman will find and post here.....but, here's my opinion....

Switch to synthetic when you like..........I run between 12-15 lbs air in my shocks (used to run 18-20) with rebound on 2 when its just me and 3 or 4 when 2 up if I remember to change it.

03-12-2008, 10:09 AM

Thanks, coacha. I didn't realize there was a previous thread on shock settings. Thanks for the link. I'll go there, and read it now.

03-12-2008, 10:11 AM

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Lots of threads concerning this that I am sure Wolfman will find and post here.....but, here's my opinion....

Switch to synthetic when you like..........I run between 12-15 lbs air in my shocks with rebound on 2 when its just me and 3 or 4 when 2 up if I remember to change it.

Thanks, Todd. Any suggestions on a brand of synthetic?

blowndodge · 03-12-2008, 10:14 AM

230 lbs here. 20 lbs air. #2 damp.

two up: 30 lbs air #4 damp.

change to synthetics as soon as you want.

03-12-2008, 10:29 AM

It seems like a lot of people use Mobil 1 15w50 (Gold Cap) Synthetic oil or the Shell Rotella T 5w-40 full synthetic

Todd · 03-12-2008, 10:31 AM

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[quote:mvwuer9k]Lots of threads concerning this that I am sure Wolfman will find and post here.....but, here's my opinion....

Switch to synthetic when you like..........I run between 12-15 lbs air in my shocks with rebound on 2 when its just me and 3 or 4 when 2 up if I remember to change it.

Thanks, Todd. Any suggestions on a brand of synthetic?[/quote:mvwuer9k]

I use Mobile MX4T 10W40 and a mobile M1-110 filter (longer than stock).

Lots on here like Rotella and the Walmart Filter (made by champion)

03-12-2008, 10:32 AM

Here's a thread and another thread inside this one about shock pressure I think the best answer is experiment and find out what you like the best

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...9479627&page=1

I have recently turned mine down to #2 with no air when riding single and like it better than #3 with no air. I'm about 200 lbs

When I get the wife on I'll probably go with #3 and a little air

03-12-2008, 10:35 AM

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Lots on here like Rotella and the Walmart Filter (made by champion)

Thats what I used last time I changed

03-12-2008, 10:35 AM

Thanks guys. This has been a real big help. I'm going to our local HD store ( close to my house ), and purchase the shock zero loss pump, tomorrow. Then, I'm gonna change the oil, and hit the road. Supposed to be in the 80's here all weekend.

dogdoc · 03-12-2008, 11:51 AM

frank, I run zero air and damper on #2 for single rider and works like a dream. For 2 up riding I just turn up the damper to #4 and still no air, Rides like a caddy(smooth)

**Top Cat** · 03-12-2008, 11:55 AM

Doc, don't you bottom out on big bumps with no air when riding 2-up?

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03-12-2008, 10:07 AM	#5
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Rear Shock Settings Lots of threads concerning this that I am sure Wolfman will find and post here.....but, here's my opinion.... Switch to synthetic when you like..........I run between 12-15 lbs air in my shocks (used to run 18-20) with rebound on 2 when its just me and 3 or 4 when 2 up if I remember to change it. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-12-2008, 10:09 AM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Rear Shock Settings Thanks, coacha. I didn't realize there was a previous thread on shock settings. Thanks for the link. I'll go there, and read it now.
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03-12-2008, 10:14 AM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Rear Shock Settings 230 lbs here. 20 lbs air. #2 damp. two up: 30 lbs air #4 damp. change to synthetics as soon as you want. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-12-2008, 10:29 AM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Rear Shock Settings It seems like a lot of people use Mobil 1 15w50 (Gold Cap) Synthetic oil or the Shell Rotella T 5w-40 full synthetic
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03-12-2008, 09:56 AM	#2
pick187 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 343	Rear Shock Settings I too am close to my first oil change and am interested in what oil is suggested.
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03-12-2008, 10:05 AM	#3
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Rear Shock Settings http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ead=1202529440 There is a previous discussion on the shock settings. Personally, 30 lbs. and 4 with two up, keep pressure same and set on 2 for one up. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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03-12-2008, 10:06 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	Rear Shock Settings pick187, I had a Honda Shadow Aero, and on hondashadow.net, they were real big on Shell Rotella T 15w-40. I have seen some post on other sites that they use this oil in thier Nomads, but then, I've seen some that would rather use something else. I just want to do what is best.
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03-12-2008, 10:32 AM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Rear Shock Settings Here's a thread and another thread inside this one about shock pressure I think the best answer is experiment and find out what you like the best http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...9479627&page=1 I have recently turned mine down to #2 with no air when riding single and like it better than #3 with no air. I'm about 200 lbs When I get the wife on I'll probably go with #3 and a little air
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03-12-2008, 10:35 AM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Rear Shock Settings Thanks guys. This has been a real big help. I'm going to our local HD store ( close to my house ), and purchase the shock zero loss pump, tomorrow. Then, I'm gonna change the oil, and hit the road. Supposed to be in the 80's here all weekend.
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03-12-2008, 11:51 AM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Rear Shock Settings frank, I run zero air and damper on #2 for single rider and works like a dream. For 2 up riding I just turn up the damper to #4 and still no air, Rides like a caddy(smooth)
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03-12-2008, 11:55 AM	#15
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Rear Shock Settings Doc, don't you bottom out on big bumps with no air when riding 2-up? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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