Installed a set of M2 shocks on my 2019 F3 Limited yesterday. Spent most of the time removing and installing body panels to gain access to the top mounting bolts for the shocks. Probably won't get a chance to test ride for a few days. I hope they perform as good as they look. A shout out to Marcus (M2 shocks) for being available to answer my questions, even on Sunday. :2thumbs:
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M2 Shocks
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Sweeeet! don't forget to give a riding review! I guess I should head down to the Post Office myself to see if I have a package from M2 also, tracking said today?
PW2013STL
Active member
Did you keep, or remove the air bag?
PW2013STL
Active member
I did not know that you can adjust the air pressure with the auto air ride. We have the 2018 F3 limited.
I kept the air bag.
Mikey
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Oh, there's a way you can adjust the air in the auto ride, and depending on witch shock he got, he may want to switch it over to a manual fill system! I hope he talked to the guys at M2 and run that by them, don't want the two systems fighting each other!
Mikey
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You have done just what I want to do to my RTL:thumbup: Let us know what you think when you get her out of the barn!!!
No I did not have to loosen the preload collars to install the shocks, but the preload does not come factory preset per se. They have to be adjusted to achieve the proper ride height. It is detailed in the included instructions, and Marcus was always available for any questions that I had.
pegasus1300
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SO RDKarl, It has now been 6 months since you installed your new shocks. What do you think?
trikermutha
New member
That picture of the front shock from the original post does not look to be installed correctly. Its upside down..
Thanks, was it easy to find a pre / post reference points to adjust the ride height? Spyder won't actually be here until this week so I can't look for myself.....
trikermutha
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4.5 inches off the ground when measuring the front end. You will still need to set the dampening to suit your riding preference.
If you go to M2 web site you can down load the installation instructions and he has a video on you tube.
If you go to M2 web site you can down load the installation instructions and he has a video on you tube.
T.P.
Member
I Agree! Looking at the install instructions on the M2 website it does appear they are installed upside down
for a Spyder but not for a Ryker.
T.P.
I'm very happy with the shocks, compared to the stock setup. The Spyder feels much more planted, it tracks better through the corners, and it has an overall plusher ride. In combination with the Baja Ron swaybar, it also has reduced body roll in the corners.
Marcus mentioned that the shocks could be installed either way, but he felt that adjusting the preload was easier with the shocks oriented the way they are in the picture. I did try the shocks installed with the preload adjusters on the bottom, and I felt that Marcus was correct. After looking at them installed both ways, I feel the present direction looks better to me also.
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