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Rear shock load adjustment
« on: July 07, 2021, 03:27:15 PM »
Something I have never ever given thought to, but are the rear shocks adjustable and specifically, do they need to be adjusted if you have a passenger?

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Re: Rear shock load adjustment
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2021, 03:28:34 PM »
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Re: Rear shock load adjustment
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2021, 06:16:47 PM »
Typically yes, you should increase the preload and if available, damping to account for a heavier load. How much will depend on your particular bike and how much the suspension sags under the extra weight. On my V85TT I checked the sag pre then post load and added a couple clicks front and back to compensate.

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