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[Closed] Coil shock pre load

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Good evening

I have been advised to add no more than 6 turns of spring preload to my CCDB, does anyone have a guide or know when the 1st turn is counted. Is it as soon as the collar touches the spring, or is it when there is a little tension on the spring. I'm sure its not an exact science but at the same time i don't want to damage my shock by coil binding on big hits.

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Rab


 
Posted : 26/04/2014 9:58 pm
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Just fitted one a few hours ago. From what I can gather you start counting the turns as soon as the spring is in contact with the collar


 
Posted : 26/04/2014 10:06 pm
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3 turns from seating pressure on an unladen bike.
Never heard anyone say as many as 6 turns.


 
Posted : 26/04/2014 10:06 pm
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5 turns


 
Posted : 26/04/2014 10:17 pm
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Cheers guys, quick answers as usual


 
Posted : 26/04/2014 10:28 pm