Rear shock question

[purplepig]

220 overweight 60 year old man realizes rear shock on new 2015 F3 is way too stiff. The shock is too stiff, not the man, well maybe the man too....but I digress. What are options? For the shock again, not the man. Thanks! Dan

 

[Dave7691]

Elka

Went with an ELKA stage 2 on Cindy's bike and she loves it .
I put a 2 up on mine it's ok I think the Elka would be better but you know would a, could a, should a.
Pricey but worth it on the Elka just my 2 cents.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Too stiff? Most people find the original shock on the 2015 F3 too soft. Was it changed or is it bottoming out?

 

[Tango]

Tighten the spring first. Check the air pressure, you may not have any air in it. It's too soft, not too stiff. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[Tango]

On second thought, the spring may not be adjustable. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[ofdave]

On second thought, the spring may not be adjustable. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

and it might not have air either :shocked:

the OP said '15 F3 but his profile shows '15 RT??

 

[SPYD3R]

2 STIFF ?

i'm with Highwayman on this 1....
i'm 6'2", 260 lbs... i found the OEM way too soft... i bottomed out a number of times, and switched to the 2UP shock, and found it to be a much more comfortable ride... it dampens bumpy roads, and no more bottoming-out....
if you have a pal with a different shock, ask if you can ride his/hers a couple miles and see if that helps you....
Dan P
SPYD3R

 

[purplepig]

both now

and it might not have air either :shocked:

the OP said '15 F3 but his profile shows '15 RT??

Have one of each now.