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     Jreichner |
I have finally got my S3T back on the road after having to put it away for 3 years. I have a Works Performance shock with a remote res. installed but I have an issue. Shock seems a little too soft. Just a bit too much "bounce." I have not contacted Works as of yet but would anyone have any experience with Works and if so, could you please help me tune the shock...Eliminate a little of that bounce. I do like a slightly softer ride because I commute about 80+ miles per day. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! | ||
| Buell78758 |
Hi I have a Works shock on my 2000 X-1. Works should have given you the correct spring weight for you and the bike. You should set the sag correctly and it should come with a special tool to adjust the pre-load on the spring. I dont measure the sag,I go by feel, but the bike should settle about an inch or so when sitting on it. To set the pre-load, loosen the locking ring, and turn the collar in, only a little bit. As you stiffen the shock, you may need to dial in a little bit more rebound damping to compensate. Ride it for a while to see how you like the ride quality. If by "bounce" you mean its rebounding too fast after hitting a bump or dip, you can add more rebound damping. Rebound adjuster is small allen fitting, with some clicks to it. You can increase rebound damping one click at a time, but make sure you dont max it out. Start it at least rebound, and count the number of clicks you add to the rebound. If you add too much rebound damping, it will make the shock to "pack down" because its not rebounding back fast enough. If the rebound is too fast, it will "top out". I would run the shock as soft as you like, as long as your not running out of ground clearance or bottoming it too much. You can always go stiffer on the pre-load if needed. With the right spring rate, it should not take huge adjustments. Resist the urge to make large adjustments, just small tweaks. Also I found my Works needed to break in, and after a while it got more supple feeling. Hope that helps! I have an S3T also, with stock shock. But I put in HyperPro progressive springs in the front, that helps eliminate excessive dive in the front fork. CN | ||
| Sloppy |
When I got my works shock it was set at lowest compression damping so make sure this is adjusted for your riding style and road conditions. Oh, and make sure your preload is set correctly. I found their rebound was set low as well. In the future I would recommend a Penske -- I was not at all impressed by Works' quality or craftsmanship. Oh well, next time... |
