just another shocky question? I've been fucking around adjusting my standard shocks on a 2007 FXSTC. my sorry arse only comes in at 74kg. so I followed something I may have read on here.and I have added it for other people to ponder about.what I am unsure about is my left hand(curb side) shocky is a stiff fuck to adjust. compared to the right hand one.and what I have found is the actual bolt that goes right through the shocky and it also holds the front bushing hardware has been spining when Jimmy thinks he is turning the shocky can. the hole show has been turning,,,bolt and all? what the fuck is the bolt threaded to the rear of the shocky can or? I thought it would be solid mounted to the rear mounting hardware that both shocky's are mounted to.
thanks and Happy New year
cheers Jimmy
Instructions: 1. Determine whether your suspension is too stiff or too soft for your liking. Take into consideration whether or not you will be riding solo or 2-up most of the time. 2. With a white paint pen, put a mark on the face of your adjuster plate at the 6 o’clock position. This will be your starting position. Do this to both shocks 3. While holding the adjuster plate in place with the spanner wrench, break the adjuster nut free from the adjuster plate by turning the nut counterclockwise If you are adjusting for a heavier weight (stiffer ride): A. Continue to turn the adjuster nut counterclockwise (the nut will move towards the front of the bike) until it stops. B. Now using the spanner wrench, turn the adjuster plate counterclockwise no more than 4 complete turns. Count the number of times the white mark crosses the 6 o’clock position. C. While holding the adjuster plate in place with the spanner, tighten the adjuster nut up against the adjuster plate by turning the nut clockwise. D. Now repeat the exact process with the other shock. If you are adjusting for a lighter weight (softer ride) : A. Now using the spanner wrench, turn the adjuster plate clockwise no more than 4 complete turns. Count the number of times the white mark crosses the 6 o’clock position. B. While holding the adjuster plate in place with the spanner, tighten the adjuster nut up against the adjuster plate by turning the nut clockwise. C. Now repeat the exact process with the other shock. Note: - When you turn the adjuster nut - only the adjuster nut should turn. - When you turn the front nut - only the front nut should turn. - When you turn the adjuster plate - the canister might turn too. Some people find it easier to turn the adjuster plate and the canister at the same time. - If the canister turns or not - it doesn't matter - the canister does not affect the outcome. There are a limited number of threads. Count the number of threads visible Use the "rule of thumb" chart below: - 4 threads = Preloaded for a softest spring (<180 lbs) - 3 threads = Preloaded for a softer spring (181-237 lbs) - 2 threads = Preloaded for a softer spring (238-293 lbs) - 1 threads = Preloaded for a stiffer spring (294-349 lbs) - 0 threads = Preloaded for a stiffest spring (>350 lbs)
well I'm starting to think about Progressive 422's . I'm unsure about one of my shocks,it is as tight as all to adjust?? I don't want to go air. I just think it is something else to go wrong??
from what I have read 422 seem to be ok???
