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Rear shock
Jul 26, 2018 11:09:20 GMT -5
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Post by KSR Moto on Jul 26, 2018 11:09:20 GMT -5
I just replaced rear shock on my scoot and it is 3cm longer than stock,so the svoot is riding a bit higher, could this be a problem?
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Post by humanshield on Jul 26, 2018 13:19:01 GMT -5
Maybe a bit rougher ride....a little bit more wind resistance. Does it still feel as stable as it did before?
I'm actually thinking about cutting my rear spring to lower it. Would really like to find a softer spring. The rides a bit harsh.
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PirateLabs
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Post by PirateLabs on Jul 26, 2018 19:37:22 GMT -5
I was actually thinking of installing a 3", or thereabouts, (maybe only 1 or 2 inches) shorter shock which would have a shorter spring as well. I would be lower to the ground and it might add stability. Of course, it might not but I think my rear shock is fried anyway so I am sure the ride would be better.
Bill
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Post by ThaiGyro on Jul 27, 2018 2:59:10 GMT -5
dumbahihi22...a few thoughts. First, my own answer to your question is 3cm is near 1.2 inches...is a tad tall. What that does to handling, is it will put more bias to the front end. That can be a good thing. The front forks can be helped with a fluid change. Ride it under all expected conditions and see what you like and don't like before attempting to tune it.
That said, you may have some adjusting possibilities. I am NOT a fan of cutting springs. They simply cost near nothing to buy/borrow/steal.
Look at your top and bottom mounts, if you think it is too tall. The bottom has either a clevis mount or an eye. Either one can be screwed into the shock body with a lock nut for holding position. Cheap shocks, however, often have nothing.
You cannot lower the ride height, unless you can shorten the mounted length, either by changing the shock length or the mounts. (My Yamaha Mio has rigid mounts, no adjustment.)
You can however put your spring pre-load adjuster on a softer setting to see if that helps.
Many rear shocks...or forks are not adjustable, or only have pre-load adjusters. If that is what you have...and the handling is not good, you need an upgrade.
Though not a scooter...as an setup example: My TRX 850 Yamaha had some issues. Too much rear grip, not enough front. The front pushed badly, even chattered. After researching with smarter then me people, I found the better setup to be raising the rear UP 10mm (1cm) and lowering the front by the same 10mm. I also mixed 10 weight and 15 weight forks oils to get 12.5. When that proved OK, but the front still wallowed too much at high speeds, (over gripping) I went to some stiffer Ohlin's fork springs. (I have Nitron rear shock.). The result? Bad ass fun! Can slide the front or rear at will. All with throttle control, steering and braking technique. Not quite set it and forget it...but no scooter is for sure!
The idea is to find the components that work for your style and weight. Get them set to a happy place and ride brother! Cutting springs will net you a lot of work...that may be ok or not be good at all. Springs are easy to change...borrow one that suits you and try it!
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Post by FrankenMech on Jul 27, 2018 5:00:45 GMT -5
Changing the angle of the shock by moving the shock mounting points forwards or backwards will also change the spring rate per the amount of motion. The more vertical the shock is mounted the stiffer the suspension is.
If something sounds strange to anyone I will apologize in advance. It is late and I am suffering from extreme brain dysfunction.
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