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    Active Member MMMII's Avatar
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    Default Shock Setting Advice

    What should I have the dealers set the shocks at on my ST-S? I'm about 230 lbs.

    I saw the thread that suggested 5 for front setting but didn't know if that applied also to the 2013s.

    Any insight is appreciated, thanks!

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    I thought that the 2013 models no longer have adjustable front shocks. I do not know about the rears.

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    Default shocks

    if it is anything like the previous models BRP has put out in the owners manual there is a chart by weight for the shocks to start with

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    They are not adjustable, as far as I can see.
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    No adjustments, and none should be needed with the new suspension setup.
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    There is no adjustment and the springs are very weak, I installed 2010 RT shocks and the difference in handling was amazing. I almost didn't do it as I thought they were now shorter, the stock shocks were compressed over 1" from just the weight of the spyder. The rear shocks have a progressive spring rate and feel plenty firm.
    Last edited by capt.jim; 01-21-2013 at 12:02 AM.

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    No adjustment on the front springs
    This is a concern for me also.
    We don't all weigh the same.
    Front end geometry can control roll and dive but more weight will roll and dive more

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    The rear suspension actually carries most of the payload...
    They've set the front-end up so that it's less sensitive to inputs such as weight and weight transfer.
    It's simpler for them, and simpler for us.
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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