Jimmy Neutron
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I ride with a rider alot so I have my shocks turned to next to last notch. But it seems I am fighting corners alot more then I was. Now I know on snowmobiles the shock settings have a lot to do with the bite. Any ideas
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whats proper shock adjustment
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Jimmy Neutron
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Thanks I will try that next i just have a soft butt so I didn't want to hurt it..
smokster
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Too Much Information:dontknow:
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Make sure 'next to the last notch' is in the right direction...it can be a bit confusing...if your bike feels loose, you probably turned the adjustment the wrong way...
DragonSpyder
New member
I ride 2up often but still have shocks on stock settings. Seems much smoother that way. More pressure in front tires helps with the cornering or the feeling like you are fighting it.
I also recommend a slight toe-in setting which helps alot with turning. The toe-in also helps with the drifting you get from uneven road surfaces. Tracks much straighter now!
I also recommend a slight toe-in setting which helps alot with turning. The toe-in also helps with the drifting you get from uneven road surfaces. Tracks much straighter now!
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Don't need a jack for the front shock adjustment...the tool from the kit works fine and I think (can't remember for sure) the directions even say you don't need to jack it up...
As far as the rear goes, yeah, you have to jack it up for that...
wyliec
New member
The service manual says to jack it up; the owner's manual does not. Lamonster also mentioned a few people broke the cam by not jacking up the front. I didn't jack it up and the cam on the left side got a little screwed up and it wasn't from the tool slipping off.
Here's the way I look at it. If you have a jack and you want to take a short cut by not using it and you bust the cam, you deserve it.
If you'd like a copy of that page from the service manual, I can e-mail it.
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CincySpyder
New member
i would like to see pictures of the shocks so i know i am at the right spot. I told the dealer to put them one down from the stiffest because i planned on alot of two up riding .:spyder2:
wyliec
New member
Check out pg. 24 & 25 of the operator's guide that came with your spyder.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I changed mine with ease and no use of a jack...strange...I don't think it was just luck...it is odd that the service and owner's manual don't match...
I never felt the cam would break as it didn't take 'that much' tension to move it a notch...then again, I guess this is all subjective.
I guess if you have a jack, use it...that's what it's for...
CincySpyder
New member
for two up riding do you want the spring more depressed or more extended?:yes:
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Take a look at how the owner's manual describes it...the more weight, the tighter you want your bike...the front shocks are set at a neutral 3 out of 5...I put mine on position 4...it makes a world of a difference.
For two up riding, you'd certainly want yours on at least 4, if not 5...have to try and see what feels best on turns...
bjt
Very Helpful Member
I recall reading an online instruction manual for the Elka shocks and they have quite a bit of information about properly adjusting their shocks. I was thinking that some of it might apply to the stock Spyder shocks. At the very least, you'll see how deficient your stock shocks are compared to the "high end" ones. 
http://www.elkasuspension.com/files/Manuals/RR-OwnersManual.pdf
http://www.elkasuspension.com/files/Manuals/RR-OwnersManual.pdf
bandwagon
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Scorpio SR-i900 Alarm, Tomtom Rider 2 GPS
I'm thinking about buying them but, I would like to know something about them coming from an owner. Also did you install the alarm yourself, if so was it hard? Thanks :chat:
I'm thinking about buying them but, I would like to know something about them coming from an owner. Also did you install the alarm yourself, if so was it hard? Thanks :chat:
mrb
New member
I love my Elka shocks. I know the Spyder is not meant for dirt but I rode along several KM's of bad dirt road, pothiles and huge rocks. The front end soaked it all up with no complaints (my pillion complained but it felt fine to me) see http://spyderryders.net.au/products.html#suspension
I fitted them myself and it was easy. Just took a couple of hours.:2thumbs:
xpeschon
MOgang Member
Cam
The service manual says to jack it up; the owner's manual does not. Lamonster also mentioned a few people broke the cam by not jacking up the front. I didn't jack it up and the cam on the left side got a little screwed up and it wasn't from the tool slipping off.
I don't have the service manuel but it looks as though it would be a GREAT investment and I will have this on order soon.. I had the same problem this week-end, I broke a piece off the Front Left Cam, the problem is that its right at a GROOVE spot so the tit doesn't fit in there, so I had to back it off to the next spot.. I have one on order as we speak.
About the Service Manuel,, I also have a 1998 Honda Aero and we all have the Service Manuel on our forum for all to download just like we have the Operators Manuel and the Specs to the spyder,, is there a way we can get a digital copy of the Service Manuel?
Just thought I'd ask before I bought..
Joe
The service manual says to jack it up; the owner's manual does not. Lamonster also mentioned a few people broke the cam by not jacking up the front. I didn't jack it up and the cam on the left side got a little screwed up and it wasn't from the tool slipping off.
I don't have the service manuel but it looks as though it would be a GREAT investment and I will have this on order soon.. I had the same problem this week-end, I broke a piece off the Front Left Cam, the problem is that its right at a GROOVE spot so the tit doesn't fit in there, so I had to back it off to the next spot.. I have one on order as we speak.
About the Service Manuel,, I also have a 1998 Honda Aero and we all have the Service Manuel on our forum for all to download just like we have the Operators Manuel and the Specs to the spyder,, is there a way we can get a digital copy of the Service Manuel?
Just thought I'd ask before I bought..
Joe
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