How to adjust NKD rear shocks

Information to adjust preload and rebound on NKD electric motorcycle

Rear Mono Shock Absorber 

Spring Preload Adjustment

1. Use an adjusting wrench to loosen the upper ‘locking’ collar
2. To adjust, use the adjusting wrench to turn the lower ‘adjusting’ collar 
3. For sag measurements less than the standard setup, decrease the preload on the spring by turning the adjustment collar counter-clockwise on the shock. If more than the standard setup, increase the preload on the spring by turning the adjustment collar clockwise on the shock.
4. Once the lower collar is adjusted to preferred setting, fasten the locking collar against adjusting collar

Rebound Adjustment

The NKD rebound ‘tension’ damper adjuster screw is located at bottom of the shock.

Printed on the shock, is “F” meaning  faster rebound and “S” meaning Slower rebound. 

Use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the rebound.

F   Faster rebound and a softer ride, is better fo

r big impacts

S Slower rebound and a firmer ride, is better for smaller and more frequent impacts

Compression Damper 

The compression damper adjustment screw is at the top of the piggyback. 

Printed on the shock, are the symbols + and -

• Harder, for slower rebound. Turn clockwise, or + direction, for better performance in big impacts

• Softer for faster rebound. Turn counter-clockwise, is better for smaller and more frequent impacts

Factory Supplied Rear Suspension Settings 

The following information will allow you to adjust the rear suspension back to the factory settings.