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posted September 26, 2008 06:01 PM
A question for the 200+ lb drag racers
Have you changed the spring on your shock to one that is better suited to your weight?
If so, what difference did it make good or bad. Thanks in advance.
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jdzx14
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posted September 26, 2008 06:37 PM
I havent changed mine, all i did was soften it up a bit, and it seems to work well. I weigh proly 260lbs suited.
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fifth
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The Magnificent Bastard
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posted September 26, 2008 07:43 PM
I put all the pre-load I could into it and I like it alot better now. I still need a 13.5 spring over the stock one, which is I think 9.5 or close to it.
Of course, I am a little heavier than the avergae bear...370
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The Blue Mule
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posted September 27, 2008 06:10 AM
Yes I did, I blew out my valving trying to run the bike on the lowest link setting, the rear tire ate a hole on the undertail section, had to replace it with a tiger tail(mutha huubba to get in there). I think it was track dynamics who I had it sent off to ,my local tuner had it done, around 400 bucks if I remember correctly. It has a stiff ride now but tolerable to go on the road for a couple hours, no worse than an old hard tail harley,lol. I weigh 201 unsuited lately.
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JohnnyRocketZX14
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posted September 28, 2008 09:01 AM
 Edited By: JohnnyRocketZX14 on 28 Sep 2008 17:02
i have all the pre-load i can get with the links in the lowest hole and use a tiger tail as well in case it rubs, i feel i could use a little more spring i am 195lbs un-suited. You should look into the straight link set-up from adams and his fully adjustable lowering links, i will i had got that set-up first, It changes the leverage on the swing arm and would work as well
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Brocks Sidewinder, Stretched, lowered, strapped,Drag seat, PCIII W/Hub, No flies, BMC, Speedo Healer, Muzzy NOS/Shifter,
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nujeru riderz
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posted September 29, 2008 12:09 PM
I'm set up at 64" and lowered to the third hole, I too had a hole in my undertail. I sent my shock out to be re valve and I haven't had a problem since. I'm running 9.29, brock pipe, power commander, muzzy air shifter, 215lbs without the leathers.
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icarus
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posted September 29, 2008 01:49 PM
Guys, thanks for the replys. Very informative. Will make a decision in the future.
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