If you are using an air shock, follow the steps outlined below:
1. Place a zip tie around the shock shaft (your shock may already have an o-ring).
2. Slide the tie or o-ring up to the base of the shock body.
3. Sit on the bike with your full weight on the saddle.
4. Look down and make sure the tie is still against the shock body, and then slowly step off the
bike.
5. Measure the distance between the shock body and the zip tie/o-ring. The proper measurement
should be between 3/8 and 1/2 inch (9.5 - 12.5mm).
6. Adjust pressure up or down accordingly. Only use a rear shock specific pump, such as those
offered by Fox or Risse.
7. Recheck your settings after a few rides. The shock seals will break in and the pressure will
need to be adjusted.
For coil-over shocks, you need to follow the same basic procedure:
1. Reach between the coils and slide the bottoming bumper against the shock body.
2. Sit on the bike with your full weight on the saddle.
3. Slowly step off the bike.
4. Measure the distance between the bumper and the shock body. Like the air shock, proper sag
is 3/8 - 1/2 inch.
5. Adjust by dialing the spring preload up or down accordingly. If you are turning the preload to
the point that it becomes very difficult to turn, or backing it off far enough to release tension,
then you will need a different spring. The chart below gives a general guideline of spring rates
for different weight riders.
Suggested spring weights
Rider Weight :
110-135 lbs
130-155 lbs
160-175 lbs
170-195 lbs
190-230 lbs
225+ lbs
Spring Weight :
600 lbs
650 lbs
700 lbs
750 lbs
800 lbs
850 lbs
Note: 225+ added by empiracle data, not Titus
ADJUSTING REBOUND DAMPING:
Both the air/oil and coil-over shocks available for the Quasi-Moto have adjustable rebound damping.
Rebound damping controls the speed at which the shock returns after an impact. The amount of
damping needed will vary greatly depending on the spring weight, spring pre-load, or air pressure you
are running. The optimum situation is to have the shock rebound as quickly as possible without
bucking you off the saddle or causing the rear wheel to come off the ground. Too much rebound
damping will cause the suspension to pack up by not allowing the rear end to return quick enough for
the next bump.
To properly set the damping, dial the rebound clicker all the way in (clockwise). Next, count the
amount of clicks on your adjuster by dialing the clicker all the way out. Start with an initial setting
half way between the two. As you ride and get a feel for how the rear end is reacting, you can dial the
clicker in (more damping) or out (less damping). Adjusting two clicks at a time will make it easier to
notice the difference between the different settings. As a general rule, it will take several rides for the
seals and pivots on your frame to fully break in. New seals create more friction and will artificially
increase the amount of rebound damping. You may have to make minor adjustments and increase the
