Upper shock stud options - Crash bar elimination

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Oct 28, 2019 | 05:25 PM

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johnjzjz

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no need for loner cover it looks correct with the spacer as its in the same place - you could pan shock top with the round bullet top - with that no bag look its another step in visual acceptance

Oct 28, 2019 | 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjzjz

no need for loner cover it looks correct with the spacer as its in the same place - you could pan shock top with the round bullet top - with that no bag look its another step in visual acceptance

Is there a specific side for each shock? I haven't covered rear shocks in the service manual yet. I will study it tonight, but I've always assumed the side where the bushing sticks out goes in towards the frame.

Unless the bushing is not meant to stick out more on one side than the other... lol. They're in pretty rough shape. I have no idea by looking at them bc they could be way more worn than I think they are.

If both shocks mount on loosely, with the bike jacked up for proper alignment, is that a good indicator that both shock springs are equally adjusted?

I have no expertise in suspension.

Last edited by TommyShovels; Oct 28, 2019 at 05:34 PM.