suspension
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suspension
Ok so I feel like I need more ground clearance, I grind the crap out of my bike around even the widest of corners, both sides, but the right side more than the left, I think I need more travel, so I guess I want to raise it about an inch. so how tall are the factory shocks on my '10 fxd, and if I go ove 1in in the back will I need to adjust the front or will it just kind of even the bike out?
any ideas on shocks?
any ideas on shocks?
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Don't buy shocks in a box, off the shelf. Chose a supplier who will advise you on suitable shocks and length for you and your bike, who will supply them with the right springs etc. I have Ohlins from HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal and they are fabulous! Not only can Howard there cure your problems, but give you a better riding experience every mile.
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Don't buy shocks in a box, off the shelf. Chose a supplier who will advise you on suitable shocks and length for you and your bike, who will supply them with the right springs etc. I have Ohlins from HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal and they are fabulous! Not only can Howard there cure your problems, but give you a better riding experience every mile.
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+1 on GRBrown
Don't buy shocks in a box, off the shelf. Chose a supplier who will advise you on suitable shocks and length for you and your bike, who will supply them with the right springs etc. I have Ohlins from HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal and they are fabulous! Not only can Howard there cure your problems, but give you a better riding experience every mile.
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Yep. I know from personal experience the Ricors are better. The Ohlins are a good close second though.
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Do some research and consider all the opinions and facts you gather. The right suspension will make a significant difference in the performance and quality of the ride.
As others have advised, check out motorcyclemetal.com. Howard is the most knowledgeable person I've spoken with regarding suspension.
Good luck.
As others have advised, check out motorcyclemetal.com. Howard is the most knowledgeable person I've spoken with regarding suspension.
Good luck.
Last edited by bigdaddy33; Oct 18, 2010 at 03:44 PM.
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Just for the budget minded guy, you can properly setup your fork sag with a properly measured Schedule 40 PVC spacer as a replacement for your stock metal spacer and add thicker fluid 15wt or 20 wt and net some great results. My forks sagged 5/8 too much for my weight.
I switched to an 18/21 Combo with stock shocks and I never drag anymore.
I switched to an 18/21 Combo with stock shocks and I never drag anymore.
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Do some research and consider all the opinions and facts you gather. The right suspension will make a significant difference in the performance and quality of the ride.
As others have advised, check out motorcyclemetal.com. Howard is the most knowledgeable person I've spoken with regarding suspension.
Good luck.
As others have advised, check out motorcyclemetal.com. Howard is the most knowledgeable person I've spoken with regarding suspension.
Good luck.