550 Coleman shock adjustment

[SIO]

Does anyone no how to to adjust these shocks. never had shocks with the fast and slow adjustments. But the main problem is it rides ruff. My bike came with the shocks set at 7 1/2" from center of nut to top of spring. The book calls for 5.5" front and 4.7" rear and they say max. Just want to make sure before moving them that far.

[aefron88]

There are three things being set preload, damping, and rebound.

Preload is the big ring that pre compresses the spring. More weight requires higher preload. If you find your springs sagging a lot when you get in you probably need to tighten it up.

Damping is how much force it takes on the shock to move it.

Rebound is how strongly it pushes back once compressed.

With that knowledge time to do some playing. Riding "rough" could describe a lot of things. Start with softer settings and work your way up. So less preload, less damping.