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This is a modification that I had to make on my RKS...
I was able to recover this pair of EMC shock absorbers thanks to a friend who kindly lent them to me for testing and more if I like, thanks again to him for his trust.
EMC is a French manufacturer which makes quality products used by many French bikers on their Tourings.
I rode 50 kilometers on a road that I use regularly and which is quite rough and the difference is obvious, no more permanent snowshoeing on the bumps, the small inequalities are much better filtered and I spend much more relaxed in the turns with better control, in short very good first experience.
For the moment, the preload is on the 3rd notch and the hydraulics at 13 clicks out of 26, next time I will try with the preload on 2 to gain a little more flexibility...
This is a modification that I had to make on my RKS...I was able to recover this pair of EMC shock absorbers thanks to a friend who kindly lent them to me for testing and more if I like, thanks again to him for his trust.
EMC is a French manufacturer which makes quality products used by many French bikers on their Tourings.
I rode 50 kilometers on a road that I use regularly and which is quite rough and the difference is obvious, no more permanent snowshoeing on the bumps, the small inequalities are much better filtered and I spend much more relaxed in the turns with better control, in short very good first experience.
For the moment, the preload is on the 3rd notch and the hydraulics at 13 clicks out of 26, next time I will try with the preload on 2 to gain a little more flexibility...
Al are those shocks made for Harley's? That top right mount looks like it's sitting at a bad angle from the pic.
This is a modification that I had to make on my RKS...
I was able to recover this pair of EMC shock absorbers thanks to a friend who kindly lent them to me for testing and more if I like, thanks again to him for his trust.
EMC is a French manufacturer which makes quality products used by many French bikers on their Tourings.
I rode 50 kilometers on a road that I use regularly and which is quite rough and the difference is obvious, no more permanent snowshoeing on the bumps, the small inequalities are much better filtered and I spend much more relaxed in the turns with better control, in short very good first experience.
For the moment, the preload is on the 3rd notch and the hydraulics at 13 clicks out of 26, next time I will try with the preload on 2 to gain a little more flexibility...
My Vespa has a stepped preload adjuster like that, damn pain in the a** on that bike. Was easier on the old dirt bikes I had way back. My Progressives had a knurled ring that made my hands raw the first time I set them up. I'm using Ohlins now and really like the little tool they supply that goes into holes on the adjuster and gives plenty of leverage. Does that top step screw up and down to allow more range for setting the sag?
Last edited by paws619; Dec 4, 2024 at 07:02 PM.
Reason: noticed something
The preload adjustment ring requires a wrench, but I rarely touch it.
The top set screw can be adjusted for more sag, but it is pre-set at the factory when ordering, you must give the exact type of your machine, your weight and that of your passenger if you ride two up and your type of use.
And the top button is for adjusting the hydraulics.
They are really good shock absorbers and they cost less than the öhlins, and they can also be reconditioned by the manufacturer if necessary...
Last edited by Big Al 59; Dec 5, 2024 at 03:49 AM.
The preload adjustment ring requires a wrench, but I rarely touch it.
The top set screw can be adjusted for more sag, but it is pre-set at the factory when ordering, you must give the exact type of your machine, your weight and that of your passenger if you ride two up and your type of use.
And the top button is for adjusting the hydraulics.
They are really good shock absorbers and they cost less than the öhlins, and they can also be reconditioned by the manufacturer if necessary...
Super Shox is another great choice and they are based in Illinois. The price is way better than Ohlins or Legends and they custom build your shock to you, not the masses. I have a set on order for my 20RKS so I can remove the Drag Specialties shocks I'm currently running.
Super Shox is another great choice and they are based in Illinois. The price is way better than Ohlins or Legends and they custom build your shock to you, not the masses. I have a set on order for my 20RKS so I can remove the Drag Specialties shocks I'm currently running.
I checked out their website. Good looking product. That collar reminds me a great deal of the Progressive 944's I had on my E-Glide. I highly recommend using a glove if you are going to be doing a measured sag set or plan on changing the sag depending on solo, two up, solo touring or two up touring. It only took about five or six revolutions of those Progressives to make my hands raw! Hope they are an easy install and looking forward to hearing how they perform for you.
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