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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 09:39 AM
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So if I adjust the the #3-#3 shock so that it is as long as it can be, what will that do for me? I am a tall guy with long legs, so that isn't a issue, but my bike has a centerstand, so I do on occasion bump it or drag it and am hoping that if I make the shock as long as possible, it may get me more ground clearance.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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LOL...

All you will do is make it ride like sh*t. The bike will have zero sag and will ride like a hard tail.

None of the adjustments are designed to change ride ride height.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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Seems the 3-3's are length adjustable. Make them as long as you want, just remember to set the sag for the amount of travel you have.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tsigwing
So if I adjust the the #3-#3 shock so that it is as long as it can be, what will that do for me? I am a tall guy with long legs, so that isn't a issue, but my bike has a centerstand, so I do on occasion bump it or drag it and am hoping that if I make the shock as long as possible, it may get me more ground clearance.
Call howard maybe he can help you out with them.

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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 12:41 PM
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Why didnt you get the 3 - 4 ????? Longer length same stroke. You cant really do much since you put the centerstand on. What did you expect when you installed the centerstand? You want clearance???? Remove the centerstand
 
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The length adjustment on the bottom will change nothing but add ground clearance , you need to make sure your center stand works with the increased height , the adjustment will not affect your sag as you are not adding stroke length
 
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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The length adjustment on the bottom will change nothing but add ground clearance , you need to make sure your center stand works with the increased height , the adjustment will not affect your sag as you are not adding stroke length
Yes, this.
 
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