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rear suspension

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by swe-eet, Apr 17, 2013.

  1. swe-eet

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    Is the rear suspension adjustable on a Max or no. Ill like to make it stiffer due to my size so I ill a little better ride so it don't bottom out on hard bumps. Any ideads to fix or adjust thanks
     
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    Should be, is there an adjustment collar?
     
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    If it has the stock shocks (or even most aftermarket shocks) the spring preload is adjustable, so you can make it stiffer or softer.

    The stock shocks have a little round "eyelet" on them that you stick a bar into (there was one in the tool kit or you can use an allen wrench) to rotate a "ramped" collar that presses on the bottom of the spring to apply more or less preload to the spring.

    On aftermarket shocks, the adjusting collar usually has a series of slots at the top instead of the "eyelet" like on the stockers.

    Take a look at your shocks; then if this doesn't make sense say so and I'll find you some pics. Or find a manual for your bike, you need one anyway.
     
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    Well thank you I did get it adjusted it had a pull Collier on it at the bottom of the shock if it was a snake it bit me. I was looking for q coil over type that has a nut to turn didn't know it has a step collier. Thank and the manual didn't help much because it said if bike had adjustable suspension and that was half my?
     
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