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techtalk:evo:susp02a [2018/06/04 00:09] hippysmack [1200S Shocks on an 08 1200N] |
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| | Shocks and lowering blocks installed ((photos by sportytrace of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164018)) || | | Shocks and lowering blocks installed ((photos by sportytrace of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164018)) || | ||
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| - | | ((photos by sportytrace of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164018)) | | + | |
| **Ride Report**: \\ I sent an email to XLXR entitled "OMG!!!" which pretty much sums up the world of difference these shocks make from the stock shock. He replied "Can I say I told you so...." And yes, he did tell me so, and yes, he was dead right. As a reminder I'm 5'3" in my boots and 140lbs. I've been for a couple of rides since installing and have been adjusting a bit as I go. At the moment I'm 2 clicks from none on the preload to get the rider sag; 6 clicks from hard on rebound and 3 clicks from hard on compression. That was nicely suited to the twisty mountain run I did this morning. Yesterday I was three clicks softer on both for a freeway run and the bridge joins were hardly noticeable. No problems at speed. And the kickstand didn't scrape anything, not even the speed bump. | **Ride Report**: \\ I sent an email to XLXR entitled "OMG!!!" which pretty much sums up the world of difference these shocks make from the stock shock. He replied "Can I say I told you so...." And yes, he did tell me so, and yes, he was dead right. As a reminder I'm 5'3" in my boots and 140lbs. I've been for a couple of rides since installing and have been adjusting a bit as I go. At the moment I'm 2 clicks from none on the preload to get the rider sag; 6 clicks from hard on rebound and 3 clicks from hard on compression. That was nicely suited to the twisty mountain run I did this morning. Yesterday I was three clicks softer on both for a freeway run and the bridge joins were hardly noticeable. No problems at speed. And the kickstand didn't scrape anything, not even the speed bump. | ||
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| * The other downside is I'm now permanently on my toes; so I'm not as stable backing her up. I can get enough toe grip and leverage to back up on the flat, just not with the same stability I had before when I had a full foot hold. I won't be able to touch with both feet with an airhawk on the stock seat. | * The other downside is I'm now permanently on my toes; so I'm not as stable backing her up. I can get enough toe grip and leverage to back up on the flat, just not with the same stability I had before when I had a full foot hold. I won't be able to touch with both feet with an airhawk on the stock seat. | ||
| * And if you like the low/slammed look, well I don't really have that look anymore. But in this instance I'm taking function over form. | * And if you like the low/slammed look, well I don't really have that look anymore. But in this instance I'm taking function over form. | ||
| + | * The higher ground clearance increases the lean angle when the bike is on the kickstand. | ||
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