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From: NH
To the OP: there is a chart (in the shock instructions) that compares total weight (rider, passenger, both bags & tourpak if you have those) to number of "clicks" starting from zero...its a good starting point, then go from there, a few clicks either way...
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From: Ontario, Canada
The adjuster does move the shock collar of one shock to increase preload and adjust for load. The manufacturer is relying on the stiffness of the swingarm to transfer this adjustment across the rear of the bike. This is why they don't recommend these shocks on the older frame. The swingarm isn't stiff enough to transfer the load properly and you end up with constant twisting due to the shocks being adjusted differently
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From: Camp Lejeune, NC
The adjuster does move the shock collar of one shock to increase preload and adjust for load. The manufacturer is relying on the stiffness of the swingarm to transfer this adjustment across the rear of the bike. This is why they don't recommend these shocks on the older frame. The swingarm isn't stiff enough to transfer the load properly and you end up with constant twisting due to the shocks being adjusted differently
Cruiser
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From: Aarau
Aloha,
has anybody see these german product: Wilbers Nivomat
(The Wilbers LDC Nivomat system is a self-adjusting, hydro-pneumatic #suspension, that automatically sets itself to different loading situations without any electronics. )
Should be available in europe from june ore july.
Look the Video:
seems it works good.
So you dont have to adjust anything, just sit up, and ride.
Where is the difference between a pair of 1995 shocks an the shocks from maby a 2013?
Is it possible to put the shocks from a 2013 in a 1995?
If yes, than ist just a law authorisation thing.
So next week i ask them, if they have intended a authorisation also for older models.
If they answer me, i let you know.
has anybody see these german product: Wilbers Nivomat
(The Wilbers LDC Nivomat system is a self-adjusting, hydro-pneumatic #suspension, that automatically sets itself to different loading situations without any electronics. )
Should be available in europe from june ore july.
Look the Video:
So you dont have to adjust anything, just sit up, and ride.
Where is the difference between a pair of 1995 shocks an the shocks from maby a 2013?
Is it possible to put the shocks from a 2013 in a 1995?
If yes, than ist just a law authorisation thing.
So next week i ask them, if they have intended a authorisation also for older models.
If they answer me, i let you know.
Last edited by blumi; Mar 12, 2017 at 02:31 PM.
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