Effect of lower shocks

koolio · Spanner Monkey Joined: 08 Apr 2011 Karma :

I have 32cm shocks eye to eye, I've been thinking of putting another tasty pair on, only trouble is the ones I'm looking at are 29cm.

Whats the effect of putting lower shocks on and what are the things to watch out for? I'd rather it not end in disaster!

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

You will lower the rear and increase the angle of rake on your forks, this will make cornering slower and it will require more input ( think old school choppers).
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

What bike is it?
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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

You need a pair of these:-

https://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/Drewskovitch/600x450-2011080800058.jpg
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

In addition to the effects on handling Ariel Badger mentions, it will also make the bike far harder to put onto the centre stand (if it has one) and lean over a fair bit more on the side stand.

Shorter shocks will likely mean less travel (either from being firmer, or from being the same or softer and hitting the bump stops).

All the best

Keith
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The Shaggy D.A. · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Karma :

[edit] Duh Smile

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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Here you go:-

https://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/Drewskovitch/600x450-2010031000001-11.jpg

I've seen them for sale for bikes up to 400cc - Superfours, 400 bandits etc.
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koolio · Spanner Monkey Joined: 08 Apr 2011 Karma :

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

'Might be worth keeping your eyes open for some period Girling Shocks. In fact, I think someone started making them again a few years back.
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