Definitely won't work with commercially available pre-load adjusters.

One way to make it work (but without pre-load adjusters ) is to use "Slugs" for your extensions and drill/tap one to receive the threaded rod just like the original cap

 

why does the cartridge need to be attached to the cap I wonder? does it really?

also I plan to at least run pre-load on the right side, spring side. should work just like how the cartridge does, on the other, and help. thoughts?

 

This sounds like a hot mess to me, but I'm no cartridge expert.

 

^ thanks for the input...why post this?

 

Not sure where u got lost. The top of the cartridge threads into the top cap. No big deal. You just have to actually look at the thing. Use a wrench on the rod and loosen the cap. Separates and comes right off. I know its a LRS, I have one and have done the suspension on it.

Not sure how a preload adjuster on the right side suddenly makes it work like the cartridge setup? But it doesnt. Its a inadequate solution to an already inadequate setup. Kinda a weird setup youre using there with the extensions and preload adjusters with a stock setup (especially if youre running the 12" shocks still in the back).

 

^ I'm not...I'm running 13.5" Ohlins, so this will be perfect, hence why I'm doing it.

and wasn't saying it'll work like a cartridge. I'm saying having pre-load only on the right, (spring side) should help, considering there's a cartridge system on the (left) side only.

and overall, I'm trying this because I think this will not only help with the ride performance, but give me the extra travel I want as well, for $150.

 

OK, cool. Just from the sound of the mods kinda slapped together for a stock bike. For the back youve spent..... Id say save the 150.00 and spend the same on the front as the back. The stock front is junk for aggressive riding. + over stock tubes arent that expensive. I swapped mine for my dual cartridge setup because I couldnt use the stock left side. And go with a conventional spring setup and adjusters or dual cartridge setup. Youll be happier and money spent well.

 

it was a 5 minute install and worth a shot...but I hear you.

 

You won't gain any extra Front Suspension Travel with your original plan... (not to be confused with gaining ground clearance)


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I was referring to ground clearance, yes.