MDF48
250+ Posts
I am pleased with my DK Pro Action 14 inch shocks and lift kit. However, I have a question for some of you. I know that to change the pre load on the springs you will have to take the wheels off to get enough access to adjust them. (unless you are a sure enough contortionist) My shocks came with the rebound screw in what I call the 4th click position. I turned it to the left until it stopped and then counted the clicks to the right until it stopped again. It was 6 clicks total stop to stop. I ended up with my rebound adjustment just 2 clicks to the right from the left "stop" position.
I tried the 3rd and 4th positions but the rebound was to "fast" or "sharp" for me. The 2 click setting really made a lot of difference. The ride is much better and I am very pleased. Now, as far as the "bumper" that rides on the shaft goes, I have a question for some of you. The first time I rode with these new shocks on I purposely rode over a certain railroad track at about 55 MPH. I have been over this track many times. It does not have a "hump" in the middle but it is a little rough. It is basically flat but at the point it crosses the road the track is at an angle to the road. In other words one rear tire is hitting the track a little before the other side hits it.
After finishing that ride I came back and changed the rebound to 2 clicks and tried to see where my little "bumper" was on the shaft. Well, I can't see it to tell if it is all the way down or maybe the desired 1/4 inch still left. Can any of you see this while laying on the ground on your side, or am I going to have to jack the trike up to be able to see that far down? I have tried using a mirror etc to no avail. I am just trying to see if I can do it without jacking and or removing the tires. Thanks for any suggestions.
I tried the 3rd and 4th positions but the rebound was to "fast" or "sharp" for me. The 2 click setting really made a lot of difference. The ride is much better and I am very pleased. Now, as far as the "bumper" that rides on the shaft goes, I have a question for some of you. The first time I rode with these new shocks on I purposely rode over a certain railroad track at about 55 MPH. I have been over this track many times. It does not have a "hump" in the middle but it is a little rough. It is basically flat but at the point it crosses the road the track is at an angle to the road. In other words one rear tire is hitting the track a little before the other side hits it.
After finishing that ride I came back and changed the rebound to 2 clicks and tried to see where my little "bumper" was on the shaft. Well, I can't see it to tell if it is all the way down or maybe the desired 1/4 inch still left. Can any of you see this while laying on the ground on your side, or am I going to have to jack the trike up to be able to see that far down? I have tried using a mirror etc to no avail. I am just trying to see if I can do it without jacking and or removing the tires. Thanks for any suggestions.