It was there the last time I adjusted them

[Eagle 1]

Hello again: The last time I adjusted my rear shocks I had no problem since the little silver thingy with the adjusting numbers was in clear view. I decided to take a little stiffness out, got out my trusty adjusting wrench, and guess what? there were no adjusting numbers on either shock, and I have forgotten which way they adjust, for lighter ride. can anyone give me the directions?

Thanks
Manny

[big poppa pump]

Clockwise - increase preload, counter-clockwise - decrease preload. You need to turn the wrench counter-clockwise for a lighter ride.

[czuch]

Anti clockwise. Acording to my Jaguar manual.

[Willow]

Clockwise - increase preload, counter-clockwise - decrease preload. You need to turn the wrench counter-clockwise for a lighter ride.

For OEM shocks the instructions say to always turn them clockwise.  To go lighter one would go to the top; turn once more to let it drop to the bottom; and then turn to the desired setting.  With that method you don't really need the label.  Just count the notches.

If they're not OEM disregard these comments.

[SpidyJ]

Clockwise - increase preload, counter-clockwise - decrease preload. You need to turn the wrench counter-clockwise for a lighter ride.

For OEM shocks the instructions say to always turn them clockwise.  To go lighter one would go to the top; turn once more to let it drop to the bottom; and then turn to the desired setting.  With that method you don't really need the label.  Just count the notches.

If they're not OEM disregard these comments.

Willow,

What do you mean go to the top?  Does the bike raise up as you stiffen the ride? I have never adjusted mine yet.

thx,
john

[Gavin_Sons]

Clockwise - increase preload, counter-clockwise - decrease preload. You need to turn the wrench counter-clockwise for a lighter ride.

For OEM shocks the instructions say to always turn them clockwise.  To go lighter one would go to the top; turn once more to let it drop to the bottom; and then turn to the desired setting.  With that method you don't really need the label.  Just count the notches.

If they're not OEM disregard these comments.

Willow,

What do you mean go to the top?  Does the bike raise up as you stiffen the ride? I have never adjusted mine yet.

thx,
john

No, the bike will not raise up. He means go to the #5 setting. Past that it will thunk really hard and be back at #1. So going to the top means going to #5, another quarter turn and will thunk and reset to #1. Helps to take a little weight off the rear tire while doing this also.

[SpidyJ]

Clockwise - increase preload, counter-clockwise - decrease preload. You need to turn the wrench counter-clockwise for a lighter ride.

For OEM shocks the instructions say to always turn them clockwise.  To go lighter one would go to the top; turn once more to let it drop to the bottom; and then turn to the desired setting.  With that method you don't really need the label.  Just count the notches.

If they're not OEM disregard these comments.

Willow,

What do you mean go to the top?  Does the bike raise up as you stiffen the ride? I have never adjusted mine yet.

thx,
john

No, the bike will not raise up. He means go to the #5 setting. Past that it will thunk really hard and be back at #1. So going to the top means going to #5, another quarter turn and will thunk and reset to #1. Helps to take a little weight off the rear tire while doing this also.

Thanks Gavin or Son of Gavin!

[Gavin_Sons]

Thats actually my name. Sons is my last name Gavin is my first. 

[wiggydotcom]

Thats actually my name. Sons is my last name Gavin is my first. 

Hmmmm, I met and talked with you at Inzane and didn't even think to ask you about that. Learn sumtin new every day.

[Gavin_Sons]

I remember talking with you too.

[Mike in AR]

Adding to Willow's post, I was told that you had to alternate as you went up. Go up one notch on the right side, then go up one notch on the left side,and continue until you reach the setting you want. Now, I don't know if this true or not, but it is how I was told to do it, and how I have been doing it for about 8 years now. Maybe someone with more knowledge can varify, or disprove this.

[Jess Tolbirt]

as long as both sides are set the same it doesnt matter how you get there,

[SpidyJ]

Thats actually my name. Sons is my last name Gavin is my first. 

  Now I get it......we went to the liquor store together once......(fall ride).

[Patrick]

Hmmm, I'll be darned. Its been 15 yrs since I've used the factory shocks. But, I thought I turned them in either direction to get the load I wanted. I thought you weren't supposed to go past 5. Learn something new everyday.