How do you speed up the rebound on a fork?
Starting with the forks, turn the rebound adjuster clockwise all the way to the stiffest (aka slowest) position, being careful not to over-tighten the adjuster. The adjuster should only sit lightly in the seat when fully stiff, so turn it slowly, stopping as soon as you reach the end of adjustment.
What is shock rebound?
Rebound isn’t just the “bounce” – it’s literally what allows your shocks to return to extension fast enough to absorb the next bump. Too slow and your shocks pack down. Too fast and your vehicle or bike becomes a pogo stick that launches you off of obstacles. Where are rebound adjusters located?
How fast should my rebound be?
When your rebound is set too slow your fork or shock will pack up. That means the hits will be coming one after another faster than the fork or shock has enough time to extend again. You basically want your rebound as fast as you can get it without feeling like a pogo stick and bouncing around on the trail.
What is slow speed compression?
Low speed compressions happen when you’re pressing down on the shock, like when you stand up to pedal. Or when you’re riding over gentle rollers, berms or dips in the trail. The shock is simply absorbing your weight against gravity in a slow, controlled manner.
How can I change the rear shock settings?
Using an open ended spanner, turn the nut clockwise or anti-clockwise to make changes (it makes no clicking noise). This affects how quickly or how slowly the shock works during compression, esp. when absorbing big hits or heavy landings. The high-speed compression relates to the 2nd half of the suspension stroke.
What’s the best way to change the nut on a shock absorber?
Using an open ended spanner, turn the nut clockwise or anti-clockwise to make changes (it makes no clicking noise). This affects how quickly or how slowly the shock works during compression, esp. when absorbing big hits or heavy landings.
Is there a slot on top of the shock nut?
There is a 8 or 9 mm slot on top of the shaft so you can hold the shaft with an open end wrench while you tighten the shock nut underneath it. You can’t torque it but you can get it tight enough.
How do you adjust the rebound of a shock?
REBOUND ADJUST CLICKER HPG FRONTS ARE ADJUSTED BY TURNING THE SCREW/KNOB. TURNING IN WILL SLOW THE REBOUND OF THE SHOCK AND STIFFEN THE SLOW SPEED COMPRESSION A BIT.
What’s the best rebound setting for rear shocks?
If you’re using a soft rebound setting, you may want to match it with a slightly stiffer compression setting. Each car requires a different setting when it comes to double adjustable shocks. A good starting point for rear shock adjustment is to set the rebound tight and the bump adjuster loose.
What’s the best way to adjust the shock on a strange?
At the rear, Strange recommends starting with the adjuster set to the farthest clockwise or hardest setting. This makes the shock hard to extend, the ride firm, and the body will not separate easily, thus solidly planting the tires.
Which is the best test for shock adjustment?
Easy test. Pull the shock, shut the valve..ie all the way to slow and to the stop, then compress the shock. If you can’t compress it, then its compression. If you can but it either won’t come back out or is very slow, its rebound.
Why do you need a double adjustable shock in drag racing?
A double adjustable shock for drag racing allows the independent adjustment of the bump and extension forces. A double adjustable shock allows adjustment of both compression and rebound.