How to adjust the suspension?

[Operator7]

The "manual" that came with the bike doesn't explain very much. I see the positive and negative symbols, but when I attempted to turn with my hands, I couldn't get it to budge. Is there a certain tool I must use to adjust the suspension?

 

[Dfstarman]

it runs easily on mine just don't have a clue as to what is does or which way does what

 

[Operator7]

Have you ever adjusted it? How do you know it is "running"? Or are you just saying that your bike has a smooth ride? The ride on my bike seems firm. I'd very much like to increase the suspension.

 

[Dfstarman]

Have you ever adjusted it? How do you know it is "running"? Or are you just saying that your bike has a smooth ride? The ride on my bike seems firm. I'd very much like to increase the suspension.

too funny a typo: not running it should have been turns easily. I cannot discern any noticeable difference but I really have not played with it too much.

 

[admccrea]

Mine turns easily, if you have the light installed, make sure the bracket is not touching the adjustment knob.

 

[Dfstarman]

The "manual" that came with the bike doesn't explain very much. I see the positive and negative symbols, but when I attempted to turn with my hands, I couldn't get it to budge. Is there a certain tool I must use to adjust the suspension?

I found a manual on the internet for the shock
clockwise increase the hardness/stiffness good for heavier people counterclockwise good for lighter people and softer ride but could cause dipping on braking if too much

 

[Operator7]

Does anyone know if there is some type of locking mechanism, that could be preventing the the ring from being turned? I have tried and I have some strength, and this thing will not budge.

 

[Dfstarman]

Does anyone know if there is some type of locking mechanism, that could be preventing the the ring from being turned? I have tried and I have some strength, and this thing will not budge.

Did you try both directions? It will only travel so far in one direction the default I think is maximum -

 

[Operator7]

Just tried in both directions to be sure... that thing isn't budging!!!

 

[Dfstarman]

Just tried in both directions to be sure... that thing isn't budging!!!

well time for a warranty visit