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08 Crossbones springer went soft...

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Old 08-24-2011 | 10:46 PM
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Default 08 Crossbones springer went soft...

How does one make the suspension stiffer? Is there an easy adjustment?
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Old 08-25-2011 | 08:01 AM
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Yup.... The shock preload from the factory is set reeeal soft. Just turn the lock nuts out and adjust the shock bolts
 
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Old 08-25-2011 | 08:25 AM
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Rotate each shock 3 turns that should be plenty.
 
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Old 08-25-2011 | 01:05 PM
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How about the front suspension? mine seems soft also.
 
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Old 08-25-2011 | 06:35 PM
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Mine has softened up quite a bit also
 
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