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JDOFLHRIDER

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BITUBO SHOCK SETTINGS
« on: December 18, 2007, 04:10:50 PM »
MINE JUST CAME TODAY I HAVE THE 12" SET . I WAS WONDERING WHAT SETTINGS ARE WORKING FOR OTHER MEMBERS?  IF YOU COULD POST BIKE,SHOCK,1UP,2UPAND SETTINGS THAT WOULD BE GREAT.RIDE SAFE JDO
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Re: BITUBO SHOCK SETTINGS
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2007, 04:42:15 PM »
This is just my opinion after spending the better part of one weekend determined to get these shocks set right.

Get the pre-load set for your bike, your weight and the weight you're carrying. if the pre-load is set right, everything is easy adjustments.

Pre-load, pre-load, pre-load.
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Re: BITUBO SHOCK SETTINGS
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2007, 06:05:00 PM »
WHEN SETTING PRE-LOAD ARE YOU USING Z-1,Z-2 OUT OF BOOK OR SOMETHING ELSE TO SET PRE-LOAD? THANKS JDO
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Re: BITUBO SHOCK SETTINGS
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2007, 06:15:04 PM »
Quote from: JDOFLHRIDER on December 18, 2007, 06:05:00 PM
WHEN SETTING PRE-LOAD ARE YOU USING Z-1,Z-2 OUT OF BOOK OR SOMETHING ELSE TO SET PRE-LOAD? THANKS JDO

In short, once you get the original static sag set, you adjust the preload to keep the bike from squatting too much when you increase the load. In the end you're looking to keep the bike level regardless of how much load you are carrying.

It may seem confusing at first, but you'll get it. Don't be afraid to experiment. Your butt and back will tell you when you get it right.

Enjoy the new shocks.

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Re: BITUBO SHOCK SETTINGS
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2007, 06:38:18 PM »
Quote from: JDOFLHRIDER on December 18, 2007, 06:05:00 PM
WHEN SETTING PRE-LOAD ARE YOU USING Z-1,Z-2 OUT OF BOOK OR SOMETHING ELSE TO SET PRE-LOAD? THANKS JDO

Adjust the pre-load until the shock sags 5/8"-3/4". It's not critical to be exact down to the thousandth's of an inch..BUT, mine originally had 1-1/2" and it was set up at Traxion's shop. It was riding rough as hell!

After adjusting the pre-load I could then play around with the other adjustments, but I think you'll settle in on the damper set at 7-8 clicks and the rebound around two. But again, get the pre-load first as that is the most critical.
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Re: BITUBO SHOCK SETTINGS
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2007, 07:12:54 PM »
 (shock sags 5/8"-3/4". ) HOW ARE YOU MEASURING THIS? OR WHAT PROCESS? THANKS JDO
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