F3/F3S - Progressive adjustable rear alternative

[kaamacat]

Considering the two-up option and the extra load carried (no-doubt a significant difference
when adding that extra 100+lbs... or more... for the passenger), has anyone considered
something like the link below? Adjustable pre-load w/o tools.

When I had the Vision a few years back, and that weighed-in at 850lbs also, I could always
tell when I forgot to add a little extra air in the rear monoshock. My thought here is something
along that like with a preload adjustment on a progressive rate shock. (Lets call it a coilover which
is what it really is)

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/product/1423/444-series-shocks

THOUGHTs..... COMMENTs ?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THAT SHOCK

Neat idea ..................But have you thought about is,, can you get to the top of the shock to adjust it.......Mike :thumbup:

 

[kaamacat]

Neat idea ..................But have you thought about is,, can you get to the top of the shock to adjust it.......Mike :thumbup:

I thought the same. I need to see what the eye-2-eye measurement is to start with, then see
if its even possible to grab that adjuster/preload section.

What I also need to do is measure with me on.... then add the wife and check overall travel,
then see what they have that might work.

 

[Mike Ard]

The Elka rear shock on my RS had a remote resevior with a pre load adjustment. The new Fox 2.0 that I will be putting on my F3 also has the remote res with the pre load adjustment.

 

[pauly1]

The Fox shock external reservoir adjusts the damping not the preload. The preload is adjusted by a threaded ring on the shock body which can be accessed easily on the machine.

Wayne

 

[kaamacat]

The Fox shock external reservoir adjusts the damping not the preload. The preload is adjusted by a threaded ring on the shock body which can be accessed easily on the machine.

Wayne

.... and that is why I was looking for an alternative on the preload if possible. (anything with rebound or compression
settings is a plus)