| Author | Message | ||
     Brinnutz |
I want a rider? I order it setup for my weight, but what happens when I want a passenger? That's my question, or does it really matter? I guess I don't adjust mine for when the woman is on the back, so... Does it make a difference? | ||
| Jlnance |
Sort of the same thing that happens now: it doesn't work as well. But it should still work, and it will probably work better than the stock shock. What shock are you considering? | ||
| Ratbuell |
I run a works on my S2, and a Penske on my S1W. Both have the "usual" preload adjustment so you can reduce the sag if you have a passenger. We spent all Homecoming on the S2, and all it took was one or two full rotations of the preload nut to compensate and keep her from chattering her teeth over every bump. Never touched comp/rebound settings, and it worked just fine. | ||
| Brinnutz |
J, I'm going to be getting a Works shock today. it's setup for 161-210lb rider. I'm 210, but hopefully drop some more weight once I finally commit to a diet and convince the woman that laying on the couch isn't exercise. Rat, Thanks for the tip. Glad it doesn't "actually" matter. =) (Message edited by brinnutz on September 04, 2008) | ||
| Phelan |
Where is the preload adjustment on the Works shock? My S2 came with a Works shock, but I have no idea how to work it. Granted, I haven't really looked at it; I'm just trying to save a little time  . | ||
| Brinnutz |
Well, I didn't win the Works shock for my bike on eBay. Some a-hole from Norway outbid last second. Which got me thinking...Why not check Europe for more Buell stuff?!?! And ask if they ship over here! | ||
| Ratbuell |
Preload adjust is the big pair of nuts (no pun intended) to the rear of the spring. The shock housing should be threaded, the nuts should have dimples in them (my shock came with a special tool but a screwdriver should work just fine as a wedge/prybar). Further from the spring is a locknut, turn it to loosen/unlock the main nut. Main nut - against the spring - is used to increase/decrease spring tension. Get it where you suppose you want (I usually do 1 turn at a time, ride, repeat until I find what I want) and lock in place with the locknut. | ||
| Thatdudejoe |
My bike came with a works rear shock when I bought it and the guy I got it from was at least 50lbs heavier than me (i'm about 163-ish). I just adjusted it via the nut on the spring itself (did not even touch the comp./reb. settings) and it rides wonderfully. I would assume that it could still adjust more either way so I think you should be fine with the Works. |
