Shane661
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posted March 15, 2009 02:16 AM
Adams Straight Link?
Other than ground clearance, I have read that the straight link will change the suspension leverage and help keep the bike from compressing the shock as much on launch.
Has this been your experience with the product? My bike squats 4" on launch right now, which is causing some fender clearance issues.
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posted March 15, 2009 05:28 AM
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posted March 15, 2009 12:23 PM
It will tighten the shock up. I never tried it with a stock shock, I had my shock re-valved, re-sprung, and shortened by 1" when I installed the straightlink. I absolutely love it. Stock suspension is real soft, and my bike would squat big time before. Now my suspension is real tight, but works perfectly for my set-up.
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posted March 15, 2009 01:47 PM
ninjaboy, i had an adams arm, straight link, and litz shock installed by Adams. how can i tell if my shock was shortened? i have lowered the bike more in the rear recently and didnt know how it was affecting the shock?
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posted March 15, 2009 06:36 PM
I would make sure you have the rebound slowed down, as it will make the rebound harder as well....., with a built shock, should not be a prob
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posted March 15, 2009 07:36 PM
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ninjaboy, i had an adams arm, straight link, and litz shock installed by Adams. how can i tell if my shock was shortened? i have lowered the bike more in the rear recently and didnt know how it was affecting the shock?
If you didn't ask for it to be shortened, then chances are it wasn't.
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posted March 17, 2009 10:09 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 17 Mar 2009 20:09
I called Schnitz today and the tech told me that the link was made to increase ground clearance, and that any change in the suspension rate was an unwanted byproduct.
I then called Adams and they verified that the product is for ground clearance; specifically for classes the have special clearance requirements.
I'm not saying it won't help, just passing on the info relayed to me...
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posted March 17, 2009 12:13 PM
I would not use a straightlink on a stock suspension set-up.
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posted March 17, 2009 12:16 PM
Edited By: Shane661 on 17 Mar 2009 20:18
Adams recommended a revalved shock....they said it takes about a week to do.
How long was your shock out, Pat? You sent yours somewhere else, or did it go through Adams?
I have a line on a new Penske for $759 also...I really like the Penske's.
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posted March 17, 2009 08:03 PM
I went through Adam's. Mine was about a week and a half. My buddy sent his on a Monday and had it back on a Friday. Location/delivery times will vary.
While they have, might as well get them to shorten it too. Mine has been shortened 1" and re-sprung. They need to know your weight (suited), wheelbase, and rear wheel horsepower.
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posted March 17, 2009 10:45 PM
do it Shane, you KNOW you want to, send off that shock! 
after all the blood, sweat & tears you have put into yr ride, waiting a couple weeks for a modded shock/spring will be well worth it!
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posted March 18, 2009 07:20 PM
hey Shane, maybe try Trac Dynamics. im sending them my shock for a revalve and respring once i get back to the bikes
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posted March 19, 2009 09:22 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 19 Mar 2009 17:23
I just ordered a custom Penske shock today. 
I'm not sure if I will run a straight link or not; probably so, for the clearance.
I'm going to take a little extra time setting the bike up; I may miss an early event or two. But I'd rather have everything done right.
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