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posted September 11, 2005 06:31 PM
Shock Knuckle difference...
How much lower does the shock knuckle allow? I looked up one for sale at Schnitz for $399 i think, but not sure of the effect and how it lets the bike get lower?
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posted September 11, 2005 06:59 PM
after the pan gets modded...its by far the lowest thing on the bike.
I even have a shorter shock assembly (by an inch or so) and wish I could get alot more.
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posted September 12, 2005 12:01 AM
YCIS,
I have a 1" shorter shock, a Coby pan, and Spencer Cycle adj links, strapped forks and the knuckle isn't that much lower than the pan (once the zerk went in the spare parts box).
My current challenge is to get the forks lower; do you have cut forks?? any tips?
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posted September 12, 2005 01:16 AM
I have a speedyfab pan...its a helluva lot lower than even the colby pan from the pics ive seen....the shorter shock is easily 2" lower than the pan itself...if not more when the suspension is stressed on launch.
I currently hvae stock forks lowered 1" in the trees...and I just strap them down all the way at the track (although from what ive seen lately...this appears to negatively impact traction on bikes as long as ours...so im going to go with some of the internal lowering blocks and axe the strap to see if it improves anything). I dont have a snorkel anymore...and with the strap I can get almost zero gap between the fender and the nose now...so thats pretty damn low!
Anyway...I had the suspension setup REALLY soft at the track..and the knuckle dragged the ground anytime id go WOT subsequently breaking the tire loose (fun ride though!) in each gear.
Next trip ill stiffen it up significantly to prevent that much flex in the shock itself and hopefully not bottom out this time.
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posted September 12, 2005 02:07 AM
YCIS,
Thanks for the info.
I also have the forks 1" up at the triple, but the strap won't hold it low enough to keep 2.25" below the front of the pan, so I figure on cutting the forks by 1" in overall length. I don't know exactly how that is done or what "lowering blocks actually do inside the forks, but I do know a racetek expert.
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posted September 12, 2005 05:43 AM
Internal fork mod
Have you already installed the lowering blocks that go inside the forks? I believe that Schnitz sells them. I did the install myself at home.
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Ra12r
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posted September 12, 2005 06:34 AM
What does the Knuckle do to the shock to make it lower?
Is there a shock mod to shorten the shock?
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posted September 12, 2005 07:31 AM
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Have you already installed the lowering blocks that go inside the forks? I believe that Schnitz sells them. I did the install myself at home.
nope, i haven't installed the lowering blocks but my fork guy is gonna do something of that nature when I bring my forks to him on Wed.
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posted September 12, 2005 07:33 AM
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What does the Knuckle do to the shock to make it lower?
Is there a shock mod to shorten the shock?
W,
I have a Penske shock which is adj length, but basically 1" shorter overall than OEM
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posted September 12, 2005 10:36 AM
Id have to assume its a new knuckle that doesnt hang down do low....or is somehow shaved/modified so its not as low as the stocker....I dunno...its the first ive ever heard of a replacement knuckle actually.
I also have a different shock than the OEM one.
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posted September 12, 2005 10:46 AM
Maybe I need to start a new thread but last evening I was putting on the Belly Pan of the Catalyst Racing Fairing and had to notch out the side slots and grind them on the inside to clear the front edge of the Coby Pan. Anyone had problems with that clearance?
Also for safety, I have mounted 4 serious European Hose clamps under the upper and lower Tripple tree on both legs as added safety to keep the forks from sliding up in case of a hard landing from a serious wheelie.
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posted September 12, 2005 12:14 PM
no problem with the Coby pan with OEM plastics; the BDE Sidewinder is another story. Wideout & I had a dremel day, and now it fits fine. 
Good idea on the hose clamps, yep.
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posted September 12, 2005 12:25 PM
hell with enough hose clamps..you could drop the forks 3 or 4" in the trees 
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posted September 12, 2005 01:49 PM
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hell with enough hose clamps..you could drop the forks 3 or 4" in the trees
No, because the legs could twist and turn not a goot thing.
Brain How is your Monster doing??
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posted September 12, 2005 02:06 PM
how woudl they twist and or turn? (given this is a straight line only application anyway).
Monster needed new injectors....however now its become a chore to get them and the fuel rail to fit back in the bike given the size difference between them and the stockers.
After that...back to the dyno for some retuning and perhaps some higher boost runs if we can figger out how to get the Muzzy EMS to act as a boost controller.
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posted September 14, 2005 05:35 AM
I have learned that the Pro-Link adjustable shock knuckle does NOT really contribute to lowering the bike. It is more about adjusting spring tension ratios without buying a new shock.
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posted September 14, 2005 10:47 AM
Someone else please spend $350 on this and let us know if it worx
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posted October 02, 2006 07:34 PM
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posted October 02, 2006 10:20 PM
the knuckle just gives the shock a lower mounting point. in turn overall lower height of the rear of the bike
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posted October 03, 2006 05:11 AM
not the link pro, it changes the spring rate............., it is adjustable.............
I went 1.37 60 ft with a stock shock
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posted October 03, 2006 11:11 AM
I was talking a new Knuckle or lower shock mount...Not the link pro I have a lower shock mount that lowers the bike to the absolute weeds...
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posted October 03, 2006 01:55 PM
Does the bike lower down, and the linkage stay the same? Thats the prob I have........
Where do you get one.........
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posted October 03, 2006 03:46 PM
Are you wanting the linkage to stay the same as it lowers? If so I cant help you. This will change the leverage of the shock set up.
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posted October 03, 2006 07:34 PM
That is what the link pro does.............
Do you have pics?
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posted October 04, 2006 06:10 AM
I will have very soon. Chris
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