Two-shock absorbers have a low spring rate.
A low spring rate is easily affected by friction.
When the swingarm moves up and down, the upper and lower mounting points of the rear shock need to move freely.
Stock rubber bushings and such can lock up if you tighten them too much.
Let them float and move properly with a firm hand ★
Tighten it firmly and it moves smoothly ★
Both top and bottom ♪
It’s warm today, but Route 7 is packed and I can’t get a test ride in—
