Preload adjustment

Biker Dash · May 24, 2014

Ok, I know how the preload is adjusted on the front, (hate air preload adjustment, but at least it IS adjustable lol) but which nob on the shock is it for the preload on the back? The top or bottom? Also, should I adjust the rebound dampening when I have a passenger?

SlowBox · May 24, 2014

Bottom is for spring preload, top is for shock adjustment.

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Specs95t · Sep 12, 2015

The manual states that the settings for oem shock (preload and damping) should beset to the same value. I run 2 and 2 for a smooth ride. 3 and 3 is firm for me @ 220 lbs.

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one2dmax · Sep 12, 2015

I do have custom fork preload adjusters that replace the stock caps if you want to actually have an ability to adjust the preload.

DMAN999 · Sep 12, 2015

I attached the related pages from the owners manual.
Personally I run my shocks on 2 and 2 unless I am going to be running really hard in the twisties then I set the preload to 3.
I weigh around 180 lbs. and almost always ride solo.

BigdaddyVmax · Jan 26, 2021

1997 VMX12J related:

One of my "front fork Preload adjusters" was a mess getting off; appeared someone superglued it on.

SO I need one.............. I'd like to find a pair of aftermarket ones that are adjustable BUT not by AIR.

ANY suggestions on where to get a Pair? Or if someone has "one" I'd buy it. THANKS!!!