This might be a dumb question and I asked it before, but I recently bought a brand new 2002 Scrambler 500 4x4 and the rear suspension feels a little soft. How much should I tighten the rear spring. I weigh abou 300 lbs and am 6'0".

 

Just tighten it until it feels goo to you.

 

On the Sportsman, two clicks from softest is pretty good. I'd say the same, or maybe three for your Scrambler.

 

There are no (CLICKS) or steps on a Scrambler, It has a fox shock with a Treaded insert for adjusting the spring, As BigBad said you get it to were it is comfortable for your type of terrain and riding style, If you are bottoming out you need it stiffer, there really is no set setting for everyone, just what you like.

 

i weigh only 155 and i have my spring tightened so there is only a 1/8 inch of threads left showing..its a little stiiff over some bumps but it seems to be good for jumping..

 

i know i am gonna regret asking this but i am a moron when it comes to ATV's, i just got mine, which way do I turn it to tighten the suspension, I just want to make sure, cuz the manual isnt very clear for this bike.

 

I am pretty sure turning it to the right stiffens it. If you have it in the air you can also turn the spring itself

 

so u want to compress the spring as opposed to letting it stretch out in order to make it stiffer?

 

Yes. The more you compress the spring, the harder it will be to compress even more, thus making it stiffer.