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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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So what do you guys do to lower the front and keep the steering geometry?



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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by CHGO5OH
Where can I get more info on these shocks/ buy them? You keep bringing theses shocks up and now you got my attention.
Jireh Cycles $140 shipped http://www.ultimaproducts.com/Ultima...RearShocks.pdf
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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Im running the Road6 customs that Ronp42 turned me on to awhile back.....does exactly what I need it to do...vreat value and craftsmanship is awesome.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 131tman

what are the specs on those shocks??.. do you know the spring rates on them??.. do they work well with 2 up riding??
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by txlen
what are the specs on those shocks?
open the PDF
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TUCCI
Im running the Road6 customs that Ronp42 turned me on to awhile back.....does exactly what I need it to do...vreat value and craftsmanship is awesome.

Tucci ... where do you find these??...
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 131tman
open the PDF

I did.. what spring rate did you get??... do you ride 2 up or jus solo ??
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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How is the ride affected using the road6 lowering kit, and how is the handling affected in the different positions?
 
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on the ebay lowering kits....most have 3 holes each representing an inch....and on a SG, you can only do two holes...SG shocks are shorter.
 
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How is the ride affected using the road6 lowering kit, and how is the handling affected in the different positions?
Really hoping to get an answer on this.
 
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