Aftermarket Shocks: Difference between revisions

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'''Preload''': the amount a spring is pre-compressed by the suspension system. Spring preload compresses the spring by a set amount (this amount is usually adjustable, although the stock Ninja 250 shock lacks this adjustment), which corresponds to a certain amount of weight, as determined by the spring rate. See also spring rate.

'''Progressive spring''': a spring which has been wound such that the spring rate is non-linear. Usually a progressive spring will start out very soft, and get stronger as it's further compressed. Most suspension professionals do not recommend progressive springs because they complicate suspension tuning, and can actually make suspension less responsive. See also spring rate.

'''Progressive spring''': a spring which has been wound such that the spring rate is non-linear. Usually a progressive spring will start out very soft, and get stronger as it's further compressed. Most suspension professionals do not recommend progressive springs because they complicate suspension tuning, and can actually make suspension less responsive. See also: spring rate. See also: [[Why Progressive springs are a bad idea]]

'''Rebound damping''': a reduction in the shock's ability to expand after being compressed. This is a shock's main job. Rebound damping keeps your bike from bouncing up and down like a pogo stick. Adjustable rebound damping is usually desirable, and is more important to have than a compression damping adjustment. See also damping.

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 '''Preload''': the amount a spring is pre-compressed by the suspension system. Spring preload compresses the spring by a set amount (this amount is usually adjustable, although the stock Ninja 250 shock lacks this adjustment), which corresponds to a certain amount of weight, as determined by the spring rate. See also spring rate.
-'''Progressive spring''': a spring which has been wound such that the spring rate is non-linear. Usually a progressive spring will start out very soft, and get stronger as it's further compressed. Most suspension professionals do not recommend progressive springs because they complicate suspension tuning, and can actually make suspension less responsive. See also spring rate.
+'''Progressive spring''': a spring which has been wound such that the spring rate is non-linear. Usually a progressive spring will start out very soft, and get stronger as it's further compressed. Most suspension professionals do not recommend progressive springs because they complicate suspension tuning, and can actually make suspension less responsive. See also: spring rate. See also: [[Why Progressive springs are a bad idea]]
 '''Rebound damping''': a reduction in the shock's ability to expand after being compressed. This is a shock's main job. Rebound damping keeps your bike from bouncing up and down like a pogo stick. Adjustable rebound damping is usually desirable, and is more important to have than a compression damping adjustment. See also damping.