mikefmoto
Tuned and Synch'ed
I'm trying to decide if this is a dumb question because I don't know much about shock technology and engineering so here it is:
Would it be possible to put rear air shocks on the C14 Touring? Why would I not want to? I've had two bikes, a Vulcan Nomad Bagger and a Kawasaki Concours, both with adjustable air shocks that were very convenient to set up depending on load.
Getting to the adjustment ring on the Cali shocks is a pain and requires removing the screw-on bags. I know someone has created an extended adjustment spanner but that looks tricky to use, too. I think it would be nice to just remove the cap of the air valve at the top of the shock, connect my little pump and add or remove air pressure and be done.
Since a lot of my riding is two-up with gear, I have my suspension set for that load. When I ride by myself, I don't take the bags off to adjust the shocks, i just grit my teeth and bear it. The ride can be harsh and unstable over rough and pot-holed road surfaces if it's just me. Nothing like hitting rough road surfaces in a curve to make things unsettling with a stiff suspension.
To those of you knowledgeable about the Cali suspension, or suspensions in general, is there a reason we wouldn't want air shocks on the Cali? What am I missing? Perhaps my lack of knowledge about shocks keeps me from seeing the obvious? I don't know. I sure liked the convenience of being able to adjust my rear suspension in a few minutes.
Please enlighten me! Thanks!
Mike
Would it be possible to put rear air shocks on the C14 Touring? Why would I not want to? I've had two bikes, a Vulcan Nomad Bagger and a Kawasaki Concours, both with adjustable air shocks that were very convenient to set up depending on load.
Getting to the adjustment ring on the Cali shocks is a pain and requires removing the screw-on bags. I know someone has created an extended adjustment spanner but that looks tricky to use, too. I think it would be nice to just remove the cap of the air valve at the top of the shock, connect my little pump and add or remove air pressure and be done.
Since a lot of my riding is two-up with gear, I have my suspension set for that load. When I ride by myself, I don't take the bags off to adjust the shocks, i just grit my teeth and bear it. The ride can be harsh and unstable over rough and pot-holed road surfaces if it's just me. Nothing like hitting rough road surfaces in a curve to make things unsettling with a stiff suspension.
To those of you knowledgeable about the Cali suspension, or suspensions in general, is there a reason we wouldn't want air shocks on the Cali? What am I missing? Perhaps my lack of knowledge about shocks keeps me from seeing the obvious? I don't know. I sure liked the convenience of being able to adjust my rear suspension in a few minutes.
Please enlighten me! Thanks!
Mike