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From: Chattanooga Tn
Thanks for all the info everyone.. Bikes look great.. Next Question is anyone got any advice on pulling the shocks? What kinda issues and such you've run into would be appreciated as this will prob be next weekends project along with axle covers when they arrive Thanks
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From: Blairsville GA
Thanks for all the info everyone.. Bikes look great.. Next Question is anyone got any advice on pulling the shocks? What kinda issues and such you've run into would be appreciated as this will prob be next weekends project along with axle covers when they arrive Thanks
Assuming you are using the extensions, it's a piece of cake if you have an arbor press. If you don't, don't spring for the expensive shock tool: make yourself a tool out of a couple pieces of flat stock (1/4") and a couple of pieces of Threadzall. Make sure the Threadzall is long enough to allow for the approx. 3" of decompress. The shock only needs to be compressed about 3/8" to get the clip loose. Don't struggle with two wrenches or use heat. Chuck the top piece up in a vise. A little pop on the applicable nut and it's loose. Same with the big retaining nut.
The instructions (including these) are going to sound much more confusing than they really are. Once you have the pieces on the bench in front of you, you'll see it really is an easy job.
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Sounds like you've had an exciting experience or two. 
Long time rigid riders don't have to worry as much about reduced ground clearance or the "rough" ride. 
Long time rigid riders don't have to worry as much about reduced ground clearance or the "rough" ride.
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AMERICAN CLASSIC MOTORS has these shocks that have built in -/+ 2 inches
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
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Just ordered a set of 422s for the rear and race tech lowering springs w/ gold valves for the front. I should be posting up a new picture very soon of the new stance. Whoo - hoo! Hopefully the install doesn't take me too long... I'm sure it will be a full weekend anyway. Has anyone installed the race tech gold valves? Does the drilling out of the dampers _need_ to be handled by a machine shop or will a vise, rag, drill, and a mostly steady hand do well enough?
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