[Suds]

Just wondering if anyone has adjusted the rear shock on the 950. My 950 (not tourer model) was set on the fourth notch. I am going on a trip to Gettysburg this summer on the Lincoln Highway (about 450 miles one way). I got a luggage rack put on and a 19.5x19.5x11.5 luggage piece. So, a good size luggage. My wife weights about 135 (make sure she doesn't see that number). I adjusted the shock to 6th notch to compensate for the additional weight. Was wandering if I should go another notch. Anyone got ideas.

Suds

 

[Tonydtiger1971]

How do you adjust shocks?

 

[linerdave]

Springs

You are actually adjusting the rear springs. If you look at the shock you will see. Assuming you have an older model V star. Some of the newer bikes like the 950 & Liner have a single spring under the swing arm and you adjust it there. The wrench probably came with the bike.

Dave

 

[Suds]

LinerDave,

It looks like you got a 950 Tourer in the picture loaded down. What was the rear spring setting on our bike from factory? Was it on the 4th notch or on a higher setting?

Thanks,

Suds

PS: Thanks for the correction that it is actually the spring adjustment not the shock.

 

[Tonydtiger1971]

Well now I feel like a dork too.

 

[linerdave]

Bike

Suds,

Tough to tell in the small picture and most of the new models look a lot alike but my bike is a Stratoliner.

It has a single shock and spring under the swing arm. I have not changed it. I have been thinking of tightening it a little. When wife and I both get aboard the head light comes up a little.

Don't even be concerned about asking a wrong question. We are here to learn.

Dave