Apex gt rear shock adjustment

[Steele6794]

Hi,

I've done my fair share of reading but am still a little confused about adjusting the rear shock on my 2008 apex gt for my weight. I can't seem to understand the chart for the onlins mono so I am looking for a little walk through...sadly enough haha

I hope that the adjustment of preload to get 40-45 mm of sit in is not all you do. I'll just be embarrassed but then at least I'll know.

Thank you for any help

 

[Viper_Dave]

That's most of it lol! The adjustment of the transfer control rod, limiter straps, and of course, your electronic shock adjuster, are the others. I found on my Attak that the setting of the control rod to slightly past center towards minimum worked best. Seemed to make the ride more controlled. I also pulled my limiter strap 2 holes shorter than stock. I THINK you have rebound adjustment on your Ohlins as well. Should be an adjuster on 1 end of the shock. I would also recommend a revalve in the offseason to further enhance your ride.

 

[Steele6794]

Ok so is that matrix chart showing rider weight and spring clip and cam position just a quick reference guide to get you close? Actually sitting on the sled and measuring sit in is the correct and more accurate way of setting the rear shock to rider weight?

And then the limiter straps and control rod adjustments are made to just enhance the ride further?

I only weigh 160 so I was thinking that a shock revalve wouldn't be necessary. Figured it was needed for larger riders.

 

[Viper_Dave]

Yes, yes, and yes to your 3 questions. IMHO, every stock Yamah shock can be improved with a revalve. Yamaha typically specs what's known as a single valve stack in all there shock packages. A multivalve stack will increase stutter compliance while still being able to resist bottoming. Makes for a much more progressive stroke of the shock.