A question on the air adjustable shock

[trekguy]

My 1 month old RT SS (3100 miles!) has the adjustable spring set to the softest setting. Since its been raining here I cannot try this currently, but when a firmer setting is selected-like the top two firmnesses-does the handling improve as well? Can I take corners faster with less lean? Just askin...

Thanks. This forum and all the insightful discussions from owners is really helpful.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Stiffening the front suspension would have way more effect than the rear. Sway bar or spring stiffeners would help a lot.

 

[Bob Denman]

Actually, the air-adjustable rear suspension is used more to adjust your ride height.:shocked:
The stiffening of the suspension, is how it accomplishes that... and it's more of a welcome side-effect.
Highwayman is right; the front suspension is where the key is to better handling! :thumbup:
One of BajaRon's Anti-SwayBars is a good start; followed by some preload adjusters (The cheaper way), or a new set of shocks (The not-so cheaper way)

 

[Marker]

Installed new sway bar and Fox Podium shocks on 2015RT SE6 and got a laser alignment done. The sopyder now goes around the corners likes its on rails and I can take the corners a little faster with a lot less body roll.
To me it doers not matter what the rear air ride setting it set to. I also keep the air pressure in tires set to 20PSI front tires and 25 PSI rear tires.

 

[Jdsd1]

When riding 2 up what the most comfortable shock setting for the passanger

 

[PaladinLV]

When riding 2 up what the most comfortable shock setting for the passanger

Trial and error.
You need to try different adjustments while on the road and get feedback for the passenger.
The adjustment that is good for one may NOT be good for another.

AJ

 

[trekguy]

Installed new sway bar and Fox Podium shocks on 2015RT SE6 and got a laser alignment done. The sopyder now goes around the corners likes its on rails and I can take the corners a little faster with a lot less body roll.
To me it doers not matter what the rear air ride setting it set to. I also keep the air pressure in tires set to 20PSI front tires and 25 PSI rear tires.

And how much did those parts cost, including installation, to your already costly bike?

 

[SpyderAnn01]

And how much did those parts cost, including installation, to your already costly bike?

How much is a good ride worth? Start with the BajaRon Sway Bar, if you can't install it yourself your dealer will probably do it for you. Bar and links $287 plus labor 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

 

[DrewNJ]

It's not a car, you still need to lean....

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