Shock length selection and sag
Road Captain
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From: Charlotte, NC
2" of travel probably isn't enough, even for a top shelf shock, however 3" is perfect! I have Ohlins on my Glide with that and they are truly superb. It isn't necessary to have any more, with the right choice of shock. I have 1" of sag and re-adjust my shocks when Mrs B and I are touring, so we have 2" for absorbing whatever the road can throw at us. We have never ever bottomed out.
We can all enjoy that quality of ride, by simply spending a little more than cheap shocks! Smooth pavement isn't the problem, it's the pot-holes and railway crossings and such-like that cause pain......
We can all enjoy that quality of ride, by simply spending a little more than cheap shocks! Smooth pavement isn't the problem, it's the pot-holes and railway crossings and such-like that cause pain......
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If you have adjustable damping, you should be able to tune out that bottoming. Our favourite shocks supplier can probably give you some tips!
Road Captain
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From: Charlotte, NC
Yeah I purchased these from Howard and the "A" shocks do not have dampening, only pre-load adjustment. They are a little stiff but are a huge improvement over the stock shocks.
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From: Davie, FL
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Since you do not live in a world where all bumps go up and you as well as all are subjective to the ups and downs of life as well as on the road, you use rebound. I make the shocks to keep the frame stable and the wheel to go up and down while (in theory) not moving the bike. Many of the look like shocks can not do this because the money was not spent on developing a slippery shaft, piston that does not drag, and properly designed valving. Being able to externally tune your shock to the exact feel you want for the type of riding you want is more desirable than not having it.
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Don' t think i am understaing what the rest of the post states but this basic concept/benefit of damping adjustment just seems to elude some people on this forum.
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It is not a difficult concept to understand. It is roughly a $300 charge so to many it is a cost versus benefit thing. Apparently the idea that not everyone can just spend an additional $300 on shocks is a concept that eludes you.
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You might be right but from my point of view a suspension is something i ride on everyday. Everyones priorities on money spent is different. Many are satisified with a stage one bike where others need the most power they can get out their motor. I guess it boils down to what you think is important.
Last edited by todd-67; Jan 30, 2016 at 06:35 PM.
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From: Davie, FL
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As is on your invoice under item 00, just call me. I live in EST (FLA) and I am working all day tomorrow (Sunday). If you do call me than have your bike ready to be worked on and have tools at the ready. You can not be having these problems, however, I am 100% sure I can fix them with your help. We will do it no different than the instructions you received with Amy pointing to all discussions. In place or riding on a bike that is not 100% comfortable, you should just call and be done with it. You got my #.
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You might be right but from my point of view a suspension is something i ride on everyday. Everyones priorities on money spent is different. Many are satisified with a stage one bike where others need the most power they can get out their motor. I guess it boils down to what you think is important.