Rock Shox dart 1 preload info needed.?

Question

I have an iron horse warrior 3.6 and need to know what the "preload" means. the bike includes rock shox dart 1. thanx

Answer 1

When you adjust the preload you are compressing the spring some before you, the load, sits on the bike.  You want to adj so that the shocks compress 25% of the max travel when you sit on the bike.  Too much and it will ride hard and too little the ride will be bouncy.