shock rebound/air pressure setting

markc · 11-23-2015, 06:31 PM

I am a 240 pound guy and would like your opinion on shock rebound and air pressure,i prefer a more plush ride over stiff where should i start they are currently at 22psi

RACNRAY · 11-23-2015, 08:42 PM

Your settings are for your weight and riding style, so you need to experiment. Your current air pressure settings may be right maybe not. You have at least a baseline, and that is what you work from.

Reducing air pressure will soften the ride but is it already too soft, you won't know till you try. If your current pressure is too high, then adding air will harshen the ride.

If you get a pogoing affect after hitting bumps then adding rebound will help.

My shop specializes in suspension set-up so this comes from HUNDREDS of suspension set-ups thru the years.

Raise or lower air pressure in at least 3 pound increments, which ever way you go that seems to be the right way, then you can fine tune with smaller increments.

RACNRAY

Bud2rat · 11-24-2015, 04:14 PM

I weigh 210 lbs and I also like a softer plush ride. I am running 25 psi and the rebound is set on 2.

Gypsy Dragon · 11-25-2015, 11:14 AM

I weigh 210 and run 41 lbs and rebound 4. I like to feel my bike and the road.

Dieago62 · 11-26-2015, 06:38 PM

I messed with this until blue in the face the factory ride to me is horrible
I'm 210 and I have removed shocks drained refilled with 15w fork oil added 10 psi then 20 psi and moved the setting back to 1. Still not what Im after but better.
I want a Cadillac smooth ride its ok until you hit real rough road then it jars the backbone im not real concerned with race track handling I drive like the old man I am

11-23-2015, 06:31 PM	#1
markc Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sw florida Posts: 36	shock rebound/air pressure setting I am a 240 pound guy and would like your opinion on shock rebound and air pressure,i prefer a more plush ride over stiff where should i start they are currently at 22psi Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-23-2015, 08:42 PM	#2
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	Your settings are for your weight and riding style, so you need to experiment. Your current air pressure settings may be right maybe not. You have at least a baseline, and that is what you work from. Reducing air pressure will soften the ride but is it already too soft, you won't know till you try. If your current pressure is too high, then adding air will harshen the ride. If you get a pogoing affect after hitting bumps then adding rebound will help. My shop specializes in suspension set-up so this comes from HUNDREDS of suspension set-ups thru the years. Raise or lower air pressure in at least 3 pound increments, which ever way you go that seems to be the right way, then you can fine tune with smaller increments. RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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11-24-2015, 04:14 PM	#3
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	I weigh 210 lbs and I also like a softer plush ride. I am running 25 psi and the rebound is set on 2. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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11-25-2015, 11:14 AM	#4
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	I weigh 210 and run 41 lbs and rebound 4. I like to feel my bike and the road. __________________ 1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU
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11-26-2015, 06:38 PM	#5
Dieago62 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Texas Posts: 117	I messed with this until blue in the face the factory ride to me is horrible I'm 210 and I have removed shocks drained refilled with 15w fork oil added 10 psi then 20 psi and moved the setting back to 1. Still not what Im after but better. I want a Cadillac smooth ride its ok until you hit real rough road then it jars the backbone im not real concerned with race track handling I drive like the old man I am __________________ 2011 Vaquero Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Dieago62; 11-26-2015 at 06:42 PM.
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