Dave wrote on 05/11/16 at 08:53:55:There is almost no travel (1.5") on the stock shocks, and it is very easy to bottom the shocks on a pothole.
I tie a small piece of yarn on the shiny shaft of the shock, push it all the way to the bottom near the shock housing, then go for a ride. The yarn gets pushed up to the highest level of the shock travel. I want the shock to move nearly all of the available travel during a normal ride (no significant pothole impact).
If you are using a lot of the travel when you sit on the bike and put your weight on the seat/pegs (sag) - then there is very little travel left for the bumps. If you have the springs set too stiff - then you won't get the use of the travel during normal rides. Adjust the spring setting as needed so you get the most benefit from the travel.
(You can also use a nylon zip tie - but the yarn is much easier to get off when you are done, and it won't damage the seals).
Where were you when I was still riding?
I'm Debating on whether or not you get a star here.
It's a REALLY good post, but, Dangitt, late for me..
Awww,, it's not about me, so, you get a red star.