How much psi should I have in my rear shock?
The exact PSI you end up with depends on how plush/firm you want the rear shock to be, but a good starting point is 1 psi for 1 lbs in weight of the rider (including riding gear).
Can you put air in rear shock on dirt bike?
Don’t do it or you will end up on your head and possibly in the back of an ambulance…. Most decent motorcyle shops have a nitrogen tank and will charge your shock for you for 15-20 bucks… Air is simply not stable enough.
How do you soften the rear shock on a dirt bike?
Rear compression adjustment is usually a small screw on the rear shock body, and fork compression will be a small screw on the fork cap or inside the lugs. They often have markings around them so you can tell which way to turn. Typically, clockwise is tighter/stiffer and counter-clockwise is looser/softer.
What psi should motorcycle shocks be?
Park the motorcycle with the sidestand down on a firm, level surface. Remove all riders and cargo. DO NOT exceed 150 PSI (1034 kPa) in the shock.
What pressure should my shocks be?
Often yes, usually rear shocks run 100-200psi, but fork psi varies a lot, depending on the design. Get the sag around 25% (maybe slightly less sag in the front than the rear) and see how it rides (that’s what really matters), adjust on the trail as needed.
How do you pump a rear shock?
Rear Shocks
- Remove the Schrader air valve cap from the shock.
- Thread the pump’s valve chuck onto the shock’s air valve until pressure registers on the pump gauge. This takes approximately 6 turns.
- Stroke the pump a few cycles. The pressure should increase slowly.
Do you really need a shock pump?
The answer is yes. A special shock pump is needed for properly adjusting an air shock. Unlike regular tire pumps, shock pumps are an instrument of precision. They inject a tiny amount of air into the chamber of a shock and increase the pressure to very high levels.
