General & Technical - Adjusting the original Falco Rear Shock?!

Print Page | Close Window

Adjusting the original Falco Rear Shock?!

Printed From: rsvr.net Forums
Category: Falco
Forum Name: General & Technical
Forum Description: Everything and anything to do with the Fantastic Falco ... aprilia's best kept secret !
URL: http://www.rsvr.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=26785
Printed Date: 26 Mar 2026 at 23:09
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.07 - https://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: Adjusting the original Falco Rear Shock?!

Posted By: nabelo
Subject: Adjusting the original Falco Rear Shock?!
Date Posted: 25 May 2018 at 12:49

Hello everybody,

I have a short question about the original Falco rear suspension regarding the preload.

The manual says something about 38 to 44 mm.

According to the manual, it is also to be seen that they have drawn the way from the visible thread to the UPPER locking ring nut.

But I'm still not sure if "38 to 44 mm" really means the distance from the visible thread to the (upper) locking ring nut or just the visible thread up to the LOWER adjustment nut?!

Could any one of you make me smarter?

And what would be a good preload value for about 85kg (including clothing)?

Best regards,

Manuel

Replies:

Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 25 May 2018 at 13:20

The preload is the amount of thread showing above the top locking ring. Only sure way to check the preload for your weight is to measure the sag with you on it.

Generally Aprilia's stock spring is suited for 12-14 stone riders so you are at the upper end of that. At a guess you will need to be nearer the 44mm than the 38mm thread showing.

Posted By: flatlander
Date Posted: 25 May 2018 at 23:42

I would just adjust it onto a scrap heap and get a mile one one of the few weaknesses of the falcó is the cheese that is touted as a rear shock

-------------
"Si me dices ven lo dejo todo ... pero dime ven"