| Author | Message | ||
     Pontlee77 |
Has any one have the suspension setting for a X1 from 1999? I just bought it but i'd like to set the suspension to my weight, any other tips are always welcome | ||
| Two_seasons |
Both front and rear can be adjusted. Run all four settings CCW, then count the revolutions to full CW, then midrange all and adjust to your riding style from there. | ||
| Pontlee77 |
how do i adjust the preload on the rear suspension? | ||
| Jim2 |
From right side of bike: Clean the fine threads on the rear of the shock just forward of the rear attachment. Smear a thin film of grease on the exposed threads. Loosen the jam-nut (this takes a really big adjustable wrench, or the special wrench just for this that you almost can't find anywhere) Back the jam-nut off to give you room to work. Grease the exposed threads that were under the jam-nut. To increase pre-load turn the entire shock body so that it moves toward the rear of the bike (less threads will be exposed) You should also increase your rebound damping proportionally when you increase pre-load. This is the screw on the rear of the shock. To increase, screw clockwise about a 1/2 turn but this really depends on how much you increased your pre-load. To decrease the pre-load turn the entire shock body so that it moves toward the front of the bike (more threads will be exposed) You should also decrease your rebound damping proportionally when you decrease pre-load. This is the screw on the rear of the shock. To decrease, screw counter clockwise about a 1/2 turn but this really depends on how much you decreased your pre-load. When done, tighten the jam-nut (I don't remember the torque off hand). To turn the shock body some people use an oil filter strap wrench wrapped around the entire shock body. I use a shock spanner wrench that attached to the end of my socket handle. It is curved and has a rounded tip that fits in the holes on the shock body. I bought it locally at a Cycle Gear store. Don't try to use a screw driver stuck in the holes to turn it or you will bend the shock body. Don't ask me how i know this but luckily that was on the original pre-recall shock for my M2 and I don't have to look at the damage anymore. | ||
| Pontlee77 |
I was wondering if there is any suspension guidance like on the xb's that shows the ideal setting for different weight riders, i'm around 160lbs. Thanks |
