ncy performance shock question
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jijifer
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ncy performance shock question
should the tension dial spin 360 in either direction? I didn't want to keep turning to see if ever stopped but it seemed weird. like I could easliy lose track of how many times i've spun it completely around.
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hairball
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The way I did it was...
-Turned the knob "counter or anti clock wise" until it stops - lots of clicks.
-Turn the knob clockwise, Count the clicks as you go to the end.. I counted roughly 40 clicks...
-Turn the knob back,"counter-clockwise" 20 clicks and stop, This is a good starting point. Now, If its too soft, turn towards the firm.
Next adjustment should be 10 clicks, Either to the left or to the right, then 5 and so on... Adjust to feel.
On a performance motorcycle shock , The knob is a "Rebound" adjustment.
-"An adjustment that controls how quickly or slowly the shock snaps back into its extended position after hitting a bump"
"F" is for fast.
"S" is for Slow.
On the sportbike and mountain bike, I like my adjustment all the way to slow and back off a few clicks to keep the bikes from bucking.
-The dirt bike I like a little bouncier, so I adjust it to the "F" or Fast range.
Now the bad part,
I think the performance shock that came on the Blackjack is different, It is a NCY but the website offers no info.
"F" May mean "Firm".
"S" May mean "Soft" ... Which is opposite
I am having a hard time finding any adjustment info on these shocks.
I have the shock on my blackjack set at 20 clicks.
I ride a winding brick road to work and its a jarring ride at 40 mph.
I'm going to set the knob 10 more clicks to "S" In hopes of taking out some of the sting. If its too soft go 5 clicks to firm.
If the ride is still harsh, I'll grab the spring and twist it clockwise to soften... 1 turn at a time. A little go's a long way.
- You don't want the ring on top of the spring to "EVER" come off.... Don't ask me how I know.
If you weigh more than 160 lbs.
1 or 2 tighter turns on the spring couldn't hurt.
Notice- You don't want to go too soft or you will feel it in the handling, Wallowing = easy to lose control.
- If you are bottoming out you need to tighten the spring accordingly or get a heavier spring.
Good Luck
-Turned the knob "counter or anti clock wise" until it stops - lots of clicks.
-Turn the knob clockwise, Count the clicks as you go to the end.. I counted roughly 40 clicks...
-Turn the knob back,"counter-clockwise" 20 clicks and stop, This is a good starting point. Now, If its too soft, turn towards the firm.
Next adjustment should be 10 clicks, Either to the left or to the right, then 5 and so on... Adjust to feel.
On a performance motorcycle shock , The knob is a "Rebound" adjustment.
-"An adjustment that controls how quickly or slowly the shock snaps back into its extended position after hitting a bump"
"F" is for fast.
"S" is for Slow.
On the sportbike and mountain bike, I like my adjustment all the way to slow and back off a few clicks to keep the bikes from bucking.
-The dirt bike I like a little bouncier, so I adjust it to the "F" or Fast range.
Now the bad part,
I think the performance shock that came on the Blackjack is different, It is a NCY but the website offers no info.
"F" May mean "Firm".
"S" May mean "Soft" ... Which is opposite
I am having a hard time finding any adjustment info on these shocks.
I have the shock on my blackjack set at 20 clicks.
I ride a winding brick road to work and its a jarring ride at 40 mph.
I'm going to set the knob 10 more clicks to "S" In hopes of taking out some of the sting. If its too soft go 5 clicks to firm.
If the ride is still harsh, I'll grab the spring and twist it clockwise to soften... 1 turn at a time. A little go's a long way.
- You don't want the ring on top of the spring to "EVER" come off.... Don't ask me how I know.
If you weigh more than 160 lbs.
1 or 2 tighter turns on the spring couldn't hurt.
Notice- You don't want to go too soft or you will feel it in the handling, Wallowing = easy to lose control.
- If you are bottoming out you need to tighten the spring accordingly or get a heavier spring.
Good Luck
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iloveducks11
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F & S
Firm & Soft. . . In my opinion.
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jijifer
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My shop told me "firm" & "soft".
I'm not sure if what I'm feeling is "bottom" but it's usually after about 40miles on ride, every bump feels sharp in the back. I don't was to say "Crunch" or anything it's just gets sorta "sharp".
I tried turning to S but that seemed like it was hitting bottom for reals EXCEPT when I was riding 2 up and the shock was more compressed to begin with.
So when I noticed that, I turned it back to the center (where the shop handed it over to me) but 40miles in sharp - so I turned to the F. Still sharp, turned F more but htat's when I discovered the dial could spin 360.
I'll call the shop, be made to feel like a worrier and perhaps a little dumb but hopefully there will an answer as how to adjust it for ME.
Thanks all.
I'm not sure if what I'm feeling is "bottom" but it's usually after about 40miles on ride, every bump feels sharp in the back. I don't was to say "Crunch" or anything it's just gets sorta "sharp".
I tried turning to S but that seemed like it was hitting bottom for reals EXCEPT when I was riding 2 up and the shock was more compressed to begin with.
So when I noticed that, I turned it back to the center (where the shop handed it over to me) but 40miles in sharp - so I turned to the F. Still sharp, turned F more but htat's when I discovered the dial could spin 360.
I'll call the shop, be made to feel like a worrier and perhaps a little dumb but hopefully there will an answer as how to adjust it for ME.
Thanks all.