fork psi?

[dmioton]

I'm having some challenges getting my 88 vmax to the right settings. i'm 6'1" 165# and have no idea how I'm supposed to set the rear shocks. What are the 1-4 settings on the rear shocks for? Also, what is the correct psi for the front forks?

Thanks guys!

 

[VMAX NV]

Those numbers are for Rebound Damping.
1 is least, 4 is most.
Recommended is 1-2 solo riding, 2,3 or 4 for passenger or luggage, 4 for passenger AND luggage. Or just put it on what feels good to you.

Fork air pressure should be 5.7-8.5psi for solo or up to 14psi for passengers and luggage.
A lot of people use Progressive springs and no air.

On the bottom of the shocks are pre-load adjusters which I can't move, but I am putting on new Progressive 412s so I don't have to worry about that.

 

[2fear]

Those numbers are for Rebound Damping.
1 is least, 4 is most.
Recommended is 1-2 solo riding, 2,3 or 4 for passenger or luggage, 4 for passenger AND luggage. Or just put it on what feels good to you.

Fork air pressure should be 5.7-8.5psi for solo or up to 14psi for passengers and luggage.
A lot of people use Progressive springs and no air.

On the bottom of the shocks are pre-load adjusters which I can't move, but I am putting on new Progressive 412s so I don't have to worry about that.

The bottom '' preload " can be adjusted as well, although some times challenging to turn. Put it on the center stand, find a blunt object that fits SNUG into the holes of the lower shock cup, a spanner wrench if you have one ( I used an allen wrench, short end ) and turn. 1 is the softest and 4 is the stiffest. My bike is an 05 and they turned really easy.

 

[Garbilizon]

I'm 170p with gear.
Run stock (1991) rear shocks on "2" by myself and "3" with the wife.

If I remember right -book sais 5.7 psi-14 max in the fork but it's too much for me.
I run 5 psi in the forks with plenty of ground clearance.

 

[dmioton]

You guys are the best! Thanks

 

[85vmax]

Man you guys are all so light (in weight that is)....makes me wanna shed a few pounds to get faster.

 

[Redbone]

I will make you feel better, on a good day I'm in the 280 lb range. There now you can feel better!:biglaugh:

 

[my-86]

Call me crazy, but I'm 6' 200# and I keep my front fork psi at 12-14. The less "bounce" in the front end, the less wobble I have. Keeping the front end stiff seems to dramatically increase the handling. But I know I still need to adjust/tighten the head bearings... And the rears stay on 1.

 

[Sledhead212]

Are you guys using compressed air for the forks or nitrogen? Replacing the seals in the next few weeks as they are leaking.

 

[one2dmax]

I have not used any air if the forks we have built in years. The pressurized air only puts bubbles into the fluid which will cause a deterioration in effectiveness as you ride.

Sean

 

[85vmax]

Call me crazy, but I'm 6' 200# and I keep my front fork psi at 12-14. The less "bounce" in the front end, the less wobble I have. Keeping the front end stiff seems to dramatically increase the handling. But I know I still need to adjust/tighten the head bearings... And the rears stay on 1.

I'm 5'7", 225 geared up, and I went to progressive springs -1, no air and braided lines after I nearly ended up in someones trunk with the wife from 40 mph , 1 month after getting my Max.

No wobble, and I've pegged the speedo on a good day.

my-86.....if you stiffen up the rear that will also help with the wobble and the high speed weave. 1 is way too low for your weight....you should stiffen the springs up and adjust/play with your rebound.
You can't fix one end and not the other.
With your stiff forks and loose rear your tail probably dances under power when changing lanes?

My 5 cents for you.