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Old 05-08-2012, 04:15 AM
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Put both switches up until full then hold another ten seconds. Next put the rebound switch down till it's at the ride height desired. Then push down on front switch to let out some air usually 1-2 seconds works for my wieght 250lbs. hope this helps
 
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Old 05-09-2012, 08:33 AM
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I think the confusion is what switch is doing what. The way I see it, the front switch (if they are mounted to the horn bracket) is the rebound switch and the rear switch is the height adjustment. From what i have found, if you push both switches up and hold them up till it is all the way up, then keep them on for 5-10 seconds more. Push the rear switch down to lower the bike.

If the ride is to cushy or soft than move the front switch up to make it more firm...the bike should maintain its height.

If the ride is to firm, than move the front switch down to soften it.
Note: this will also lower the bike, but pushing the rear switch up will raise the bike back up to where it was.

This is just my take on the how they work...I could be wrong tho!!!
 
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Old 05-09-2012, 11:15 AM
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Default Good explanation of basic proceedure to adjust shotgunshock

Originally Posted by Das_Fatboy
I think the confusion is what switch is doing what. The way I see it, the front switch (if they are mounted to the horn bracket) is the rebound switch and the rear switch is the height adjustment. From what i have found, if you push both switches up and hold them up till it is all the way up, then keep them on for 5-10 seconds more. Push the rear switch down to lower the bike.

If the ride is to cushy or soft than move the front switch up to make it more firm...the bike should maintain its height.

If the ride is to firm, than move the front switch down to soften it.
Note: this will also lower the bike, but pushing the rear switch up will raise the bike back up to where it was.

This is just my take on the how they work...I could be wrong tho!!!
By using this proceedure, the suspension can be made firm or soft at any ride height.
 
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Old 08-19-2012, 02:18 PM
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Put both switches up, they should stay up in the stationary position.
This will raise the suspension as fast as possible since the
compressor will fill the air cavity to raise the bike and the other switch
will open the cavity that pushes the bike down. Allow the bike to rise to
full height and then after ten seconds put switches in neutral position.
Now that the bike is all the way up, it is in the position to adjust
for both height and firmness. To lower the bike you will move the
switch that turns the compressor on when the switch is in the down,
momentary position. If the switches were mounted in the dash, this
switch will be toward the front of the bike.
After you set the bike in any position you prefer to ride in at this time,
you can check for firmness by vigorously pushing down on the rear
fender. If you want to firm up the suspension this can be done without
changing the ride height. To achieve a firmer ride move the switch up
into the stationary position, the switch that turns on the compressor.
If the switches are on the dash, the one for firming will be toward the
rear of the bike.

I believe this is the same when it is on the bracket from shotgun shocks.
 
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