Rear Shock Preload Inspection

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Rear Shock Preload Inspection

Periodically inspect rear shock preload. For the most comfortable ride and proper ground clearance, adjust preload according to following table.

NOTICE

Models shown for reference only. Shock may vary depending on model.

Identify the combined weight of rider, passenger, and cargo.
Determine shock preload by measuring the amount of exposed thread on the shock body behind the jam nut. See the table below for measurement based on weight.
Adjust preload as needed to achieve dimension specified in the table below. To adjust, See Rear Shock Preload Adjustment.

Combined Weight of Rider, Passenger, and Cargo	Dimension
	FTR Rally	FTR / FTR S	FTR R Carbon
125 lb (57 kg)	0 mm	0 mm	19 mm
150 lb (68 kg)	2 mm	2 mm	21 mm
175 lb (79 kg)	5 mm	5 mm	23.5 mm
200 lb (91 kg)	8 mm	8 mm	26 mm
225 lb (102 kg)	10 mm	10 mm	28 mm
250 lb (113 kg)	13 mm	13 mm	31 mm
275 lb (125 kg)	15 mm	16 mm	32 mm
300 lb (136 kg)	17 mm	18 mm	34 mm
325 lb (147 kg)	20 mm	21 mm	37 mm
350 lb (159 kg)	22 mm	23 mm	39 mm
375 lb (170 kg)	25 mm	26 mm	39.5 mm
400 lb (181 kg)	27 mm	28 mm	39.5 mm
425 lb (196 kg)	30 mm	30 mm	39.5 mm