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Front Shocks set different on New 2019 F3L
- Thread starter timd35
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merlot
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these adjusters will change the height(and camber) of the bike
obviously both sides will benefit from being the same camber(starting point)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSFmUmVWBp0
height adjustment also affects the camber
you can measure camber quite easily using a square or piece of square ply or similar(leave out the carpet square tho) then measure top and bottom to the rim for difference eg larger measurement at the top = neg camber
i try to set camber zero or neg unloaded and both wheels the same
adjusting one shock affects the opposite wheel's camber eg wind the left shock down will give neg camber to the right wheel
adding weight to the bike will also give negative camber
not sure how much your inequality will affect the ride tho(if anything)
but its good to know
if you take the bike to a wheel aligner,they will no doubt reset your camber before doing wheel alignment(mention it tho)
russ
obviously both sides will benefit from being the same camber(starting point)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSFmUmVWBp0
height adjustment also affects the camber
you can measure camber quite easily using a square or piece of square ply or similar(leave out the carpet square tho) then measure top and bottom to the rim for difference eg larger measurement at the top = neg camber
i try to set camber zero or neg unloaded and both wheels the same
adjusting one shock affects the opposite wheel's camber eg wind the left shock down will give neg camber to the right wheel
adding weight to the bike will also give negative camber
not sure how much your inequality will affect the ride tho(if anything)
but its good to know
if you take the bike to a wheel aligner,they will no doubt reset your camber before doing wheel alignment(mention it tho)
russ
BajaRon
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Someone did not know what they were doing. These shocks are not adjusted evenly at all. They are actually, quite a bit out of sync with each other. And this is not good at all.
Personally, I would not bother with a square or checking the camber. What you need to do is set both shocks exactly the same. And you should do it before your next ride.
You can count the number of threads exposed below the lower lock ring nut. Or you can very carefully measure the length of each spring from end to end. But either way, you need to get this fixed.
If it were me, I'd decide if the Spyder was handling too stiffly, or not stiffly enough. And based upon this assessment, adjust the single shock to match the other accordingly. But whatever you decide, I would get this done.
And while it is true that pre-load settings affect alignment. Other than ride height, shocks are not designed to be an alignment adjustment tool. Their adjustablility is designed to compensate for vehicle loading differences.
Personally, I would not bother with a square or checking the camber. What you need to do is set both shocks exactly the same. And you should do it before your next ride.
You can count the number of threads exposed below the lower lock ring nut. Or you can very carefully measure the length of each spring from end to end. But either way, you need to get this fixed.
If it were me, I'd decide if the Spyder was handling too stiffly, or not stiffly enough. And based upon this assessment, adjust the single shock to match the other accordingly. But whatever you decide, I would get this done.
And while it is true that pre-load settings affect alignment. Other than ride height, shocks are not designed to be an alignment adjustment tool. Their adjustablility is designed to compensate for vehicle loading differences.
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BajaRon
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That would be my thought as well. Unfortunately, people do not seem to understand the simple purpose of adjustable spring pre-loading. It is not uncommon to see shocks adjusted with a good deal of offset, as is this case. And I would go with thread count. It is easier and usually, more accurate. It can be difficult to get an accurate measurement with a tape rule, etc. And most don't carry a measuring device around with them anyway.
Good luck! You are on the right track! It is rare that people not familiar with adjustable shocks would even notice this disparity! Some ride their Spyders for years, never realizing that they have adjustable shocks.
A Laser Alignment is also a very good idea. One of the first things they will check are these shock adjuster settings.
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