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Old 12-31-2015, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by x-bird View Post
In your close up of the shock, that's the "softest" spring setting. as you rotate the ring, the taller the step your on, the stiffer the spring will get. As far as it goes with a shock like that, set it so that you use up about 1/4 of your travel when your sitting in it. (preload setting).

One of the best improvements you can make is to step up to a better set of shocks. finding the right length usually isn't that hard, but finding the correct spring rate can be a pain. It varies for everyone based on weight, riding style, power output and terrain.

I run a TT Vapor. buried in my thread somewhere are pics of the mount setup i made.
Thx for feedback. Yes, you are right I read that backwards.
For now this is a "fun" go kart for my boys mainly, ages 9 and 11.
They each weigh 75-ish pounds, I weigh 200 lbs.
I don't have info on how much shock travel these factory ones have.
To adjust the settings, how do I do it?
I'm guessing need to take the load off the shock by floor jack/safety jack, then easy to adjust?
Therefore, since they are so light I'll leave it on the lightest setting, knowing that it needs to be adjusted progressively heavier as they grow.
Ideally there would be a table of settings for expected rider weights for these shocks in "normal" ride usage..
From my seller website page info:
TAOTAO Targa 150
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G.W.(lbs): 638 LBS (290 Kgs)
N.W.(lbs): 528 LBS (240 Kgs)
Max Loading: <=320 LBS (160 Kgs)
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2015 150cc TAOTAO Targa 150
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