Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 800 Only => Topic started by: kfoster on March 15, 2015, 06:53:33 AM

Title: Progressive rear shock question
Post by: kfoster on March 15, 2015, 06:53:33 AM
Is it difficult to change the pre-load on this shock once it is installed? I do like to use different setting for different riding situations. I have found the stock shock to be insufficient for two-up riding. The Progressive shock should do the trick if I can access the preload settings without taking the bike all apart!
Title: Re: Progressive rear shock question
Post by: CDNRatMan on March 15, 2015, 09:33:12 AM
  You can and it is only to remove the seat........oh and a chisel or punch, and you can adjust it like that but the manufacturer does not like people doing that.
Title: Re: Progressive rear shock question
Post by: kfoster on March 15, 2015, 10:35:25 AM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on March 15, 2015, 09:33:12 AM
  You can and it is only to remove the seat........oh and a chisel or punch, and you can adjust it like that but the manufacturer does not like people doing that.


Thanks! I'm going to order it then! I figured that a normal tool would not fit in there.
Title: Re: Progressive rear shock question
Post by: CDNRatMan on March 15, 2015, 12:42:47 PM
  I am sure that a smart guy like you will have figured out how to build a special tool just for this use.
Title: Re: Progressive rear shock question
Post by: kfoster on March 15, 2015, 14:12:07 PM
I don't have to invent the long screwdriver. It already exists! :)

Shock ordered. They had a good price on Amazon.com. I think I can almost get the barn door open with the snow melt!

(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.progressivesuspension.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2F465-series_8.jpg&hash=a5ad66cc817820db4b1782682e6c845bf5c7e403)
Title: Re: Progressive rear shock question
Post by: CDNRatMan on March 15, 2015, 17:00:30 PM
  Yup that be the puppy, and you will like the ride, not that hard to install, just need to get things out of the way, if I had no issues then again you should have it done in about 45 mins.....from start to end.....lol.....

kfoster you might want to check this thread out.......

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=28589.msg60777#msg60777
Title: Re: Progressive rear shock question
Post by: kfoster on March 16, 2015, 19:54:52 PM
Thanks for the link. That will make things easier. I is kind of a shame that the pretty shock will be invisible when it is installed!