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  1. 04-18-2014, 09:26 AM #1
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    Default Shocks adjustable?

    Are the 2014 RT front shocks adjustable? I didn't ride it today, so I can't go out and check. Tied to my desk at work (boo).

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  2. 04-18-2014, 09:49 AM #2
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    I don't believe they are...
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  3. 04-18-2014, 09:54 AM #3
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    Shocks on the 2013 and 14 are not adjustable.
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  4. 04-18-2014, 10:44 AM #4
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    Default Bummer..!!

    They are not adjustable. Really don't know why the adjustable ones do help and people still come in different sizes and weights...
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  5. 04-18-2014, 11:33 AM #5
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    When BRP came out with this new suspension (last year); it was thought that they took away the preload adjustment, due to the new setup's sensitivity to ride height...
    It was thought; that ride height changes, would affect toe-in/toe-out, too much.
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  6. 04-18-2014, 10:18 PM #6
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    Default Just a thought in my part

    but maybe rather than "thinking", they should have engineered this part. I need to tighten mine, but cannot.
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    all on two wheels. More on four or more. Guess I may need to start multi-coloring for three wheels.
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  7. 04-19-2014, 05:38 AM #7
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    Wonder if you removed the spring if you could add the preload adjustment collar.

    Likely the pin or stop that's welded on the shock is missing??

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  8. 04-19-2014, 08:44 AM #8
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    PK's method seems pretty workable...
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  9. 04-20-2014, 04:48 PM #9
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    Like Drew said the adjustment "stop" is not welded to the shock body so adding the adjustment collar is not an option for the factory shocks.
    Sold my 14 RTS went back to 2 wheels.
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