how can i adjust the stiffness of the rear shock on my rm125? I want to make it stiffer, its too sof

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Jorge

how can i adjust the stiffness of the rear shock on my rm125? I want to make it stiffer, its too sof

I have a 1986 rm125. The rear suspension is too soft for jumping. How can I adjust it to make it stiffer??Anything is helpful and greatly appreciated!!

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?mom?:

here is a forum for those... maybe you can find the answer there... sorry I cant help more
http://www.allthingsmoto.com/forums/f-33/rm125-front-forks-24289/

Rick:

a 125 is made for a person around a 130 pounds. You can adjust the preload by turning the great big nut on the bottom of the shock. You should have a bunch of thread left. Also if that doesn't work you can cut a link out of the spring and gring the end smooth so it fits in the holder. You can also adjust the rebound. That adjust the speed at which the shock works. Preload is a springs weight capacity and rebound is how fast the suspension works. If you slow down the speed at which it compresses that will help. When going through the whoops you want a slow rebound so you don't bounce.

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