Aftermarket threaded collar rear shock adjustment

[troop]

Hey all F3 owners,
I will soon be upgrading my rear shock, and to this point, I'm leaning toward one that offers a remote hydraulic preload adjuster. Looking under the Spyder F3S rear fender, it would appear that the threaded lock rings would be a PIA to access. Being a 100% solo rider, I'd likely only be making adjustments a few times a year for when I add my (3) pieces luggage/gear/mounts. All are about 80# combined. To those of you F3 owners with a aftermarket rear shock, how is the access to the adjustment rings? Adding the remote preload adjuster adds anywhere from $200-250. to the shock cost, but it also adds a cool look. Thanks for input.

 

[troop]

I just watched a M2 shock video. The aftermarket spring looks quite a bit shorter, and it would "appear" that the lock rings would be a bit easier to access. I'll need to call Marcus Monday. I know he can't do a shock with hydraulic preload.

 

[Brad0414]

Have elkas front and rear no problem with adjusting them

 

[troop]

Ordered a Wilbers 640 HPA shock for the rear..

 

[Piratezz]

If you cn wait a few weeks, a durch company is developing front/ rear shocks for F3, and it will come with a hydraulic preload adjuster, I will test these thorougly, and come back to you with the answer, price and so on

 

[troop]

That's OK.. I'm happy with my Wilber decision. Thank you

 

[askitee]

I second the wilburs, I have them on my RTL with ther rear remote adjuster that mounts under the seat