Shock Setting

[OlJim]

Where do you who have adjustable shocks usually keep them set? My service manual says for 200 lb rider with passenger you should set them at max. This makes for a very harsh ride on my 2011 RT. What notch do you have yours set and do you adjust them often?

 

[Mazo EMS2]

It's really up to you, but I weigh 185 and I have mine in the 4th notch. I tried in the 3rd notch for a while and found improvement by going up one. I haven't tried it at maximum at all. My wife rides along quite often and it seems to do just fine where I have it set. Make sure your front tire pressure is in the 20psi neighborhood, that'll help a little with the harshness. Too firm a tire will make it a harsher ride with a bit of "bounce" off the bumps. Don't make too many adjustments at once. Work into them slowly and individually so you know what works for you.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Over 200 here and use number 4.

 

[Bob Denman]

A lot may depend on how you ride, and your own perception of comfort... :thumbup:
I used #5 on mine until I got the Elkas for it...
(My 2010 RT had a set of 2011 shocks...)

Once you find the most comfortable setting; it's usually a "Set it & forget it" kind of adjustment...

 

[JayBros]

Play with it until you're satisfied.

 

[thefishknot3]

Play with it until you're satisfied.

That's what he said.


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