ST-S Fox Shock adjustment

[BillCatto]

I hope this isn't an obvious question - and I apologize if it is. I am trying to determine the best position for my shocks. After a lot of effort I adjusted them up to the top of the thread so the spring is more compressed at rest. Is this the tightest setting or the softest? I am trying to get the best setting for handling. Thanks in advance.

Bill

 

[spacetiger]

It depends on your riding weight as to where you set it.

The more you compress the spring, the greater the preload (the stiffer the spring). If you weigh more then you have to compress the spring more.

 

[BillCatto]

It depends on your riding weight as to where you set it.

The more you compress the spring, the greater the preload (the stiffer the spring). If you weigh more then you have to compress the spring more.

Thanks for the advice/help. Is there any downside to compressing them fully (which is what I have done). Thanks again.

 

[CarolinaSpyderRyder]

I have my 2014 RSS almost all the way and...

There isn't any downside for me. Rides a little stiffer, but I thought it was way too squishy in the first place.

 

[Explorer]

I believe you will get increased ware on the inside edge of the tire tread. That can be good or bad, depending on what you were getting before.
Roger

 

[Chupaca]

Depends..!

the more compressed the stiffer the ride. Your ryde will dip less in the corners but may bounce more. This is where you do the adjustments. Most start from the softest and work their way up but you can work your way down as well. To stiff you may have more pounding in your hands, arms and shoulders but it is a trial and error thing...:thumbup:

 

[spacetiger]

Thanks for the advice/help. Is there any downside to compressing them fully (which is what I have done). Thanks again.

Compressing them fully only stiffens up the ride. If you don't find it objectionable, then maybe you need it all dialed in. When I had the 2012 RTS, Even with all the preload dialed in it wasn't enough; I weighed 205lbs at the time.

Look under the front chin of your bike and tell us what you see - is the bottom scratched [up]?

Jerry

 

[BillCatto]

Compressing them fully only stiffens up the ride. If you don't find it objectionable, then maybe you need it all dialed in. When I had the 2012 RTS, Even with all the preload dialed in it wasn't enough; I weighed 205lbs at the time.

Look under the front chin of your bike and tell us what you see - is the bottom scratched [up]?

Jerry

No scrapes....although I only have about 800 miles on it (And about 20 since I stiffened the shocks)