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Wheelie


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posted February 22, 2010 08:37 AM        
Shock Rubber

does anyone use the rubber shock spacer that stops the shock from bottoming out?

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posted February 22, 2010 11:15 AM        
don't know...but isn't that rubber there to keep the piston from bottoming out and damaging the shock?

Someone should know...
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kawasakijockey


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posted February 22, 2010 11:22 AM        
Muzzys did have such a thing at one time called a shock travel limiter. Dont know if it is rubber or not. Give them a call.
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posted February 22, 2010 11:43 AM        
Be very carfull trying to get that piece out. Last one I tried to pull apart I ended up getting covered in oil and coating the wall and ceiling in my garage. LOL
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Wheelie


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posted February 22, 2010 11:50 AM        
will a straight link help with the soft shock? Ive got to do something, I will get a swingarm in a week or so, but im hitting my tigertail now,

wee

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Shane661


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posted February 22, 2010 11:52 AM        
Raise the ride height in the rear if it is bottoming that hard.
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SteddyTeddy


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posted February 22, 2010 11:52 AM        
Should help some but your money is probably better spent on having a shock setup correctly.
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Wheelie


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posted February 22, 2010 11:56 AM        
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Should help some but your money is probably better spent on having a shock setup correctly.
so get mine revalved?

wee

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Shane661


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posted February 22, 2010 11:57 AM        Edited By: Shane661 on 22 Feb 2010 19:58
Wee...what is the mystery here? You are a big guy. The stock shock has inadequate damping and preload for someone your size...you know this.

Cheap = revalve. Best = new shock. Your new arm isn't going to make the suspension behave.

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Wheelie


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posted February 22, 2010 12:00 PM        
whats NinjaBoy running?

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posted February 22, 2010 12:01 PM        
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whats NinjaBoy running?

wee


A Penske.

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posted February 22, 2010 12:01 PM        
$350 to $400 for a revalve and new spring, depending where you send it. Good aftermarket shocks start at around $600 and go way up from there.

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posted February 22, 2010 12:02 PM        
quote:
quote:
whats NinjaBoy running?

wee


A Penske.
Pen$ke and a straightlink?

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posted February 22, 2010 12:04 PM        Edited By: Shane661 on 22 Feb 2010 20:05
quote:
quote:
quote:
whats NinjaBoy running?

wee


A Penske.
Pen$ke and a straightlink?

wee


Penske and a Straight Link.

The Straight Link is not designed to help with your suspension geometry...that is straight from Adams.

The Straight Link is for clearance.

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posted February 22, 2010 12:10 PM        
I need to lower the rear more with the catalyst tail, did NB have a tigertail? I guess I need to ask him what he had with his 6" tail, or do you know?

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posted February 22, 2010 12:14 PM        
I think he had a Tigertail?

Why are you set on lowering the rear more?? For looks??

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posted February 22, 2010 12:15 PM        
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I think he had a Tigertail?

Why are you set on lowering the rear more?? For looks??
lower is better, and it does look goofy sitting high

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posted February 22, 2010 12:20 PM        
it isn't exactly a tiger tail. i think he made it himself
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posted February 22, 2010 12:23 PM        
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lower is better, and it does look goofy sitting high

wee


Goofy looking, like this?:




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kawasakijockey


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posted February 22, 2010 12:26 PM        
Wheelie, you dont really have quite enough spring or valving. Landing wheelies will make one rub and make you think it is the power squat causing it.
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posted February 22, 2010 12:29 PM        
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Wheelie, you dont really have quite enough spring or valving. Landing wheelies will make one rub and make you think it is the power squat causing it.
I did have a very long wheelie, but it is to soft for my weight, and when I go longer it will be even softer, getting a price on a Pen$ke shock right now

wee

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kawasakijockey


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posted February 22, 2010 12:37 PM        
800+ for a Penske, 300 for a Litz revalve. You still have the busa spring?
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2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost

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posted February 22, 2010 12:39 PM        
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800+ for a Penske, 300 for a Litz revalve. You still have the busa spring?
sold the Booza spring

wee

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kawasakijockey


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posted February 22, 2010 12:40 PM        
I think it would be the right spring for you if you go 8-10 over.
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Get on the shortbus boys 'cause its time to get schooled.
2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost

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posted February 22, 2010 12:50 PM        
quote:
I think it would be the right spring for you if you go 8-10 over.
the Pen$ke? im going 12 over

wee

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