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techtalk:ref:susp05 [2019/09/16 15:16] hippysmack [Rear Shock Lowering / Riser Blocks] |
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| ===== Homemade Lift Blocks 2005 883 / 1212 ===== | ===== Homemade Lift Blocks 2005 883 / 1212 ===== | ||
| + | These brackets were made to raise the bike while still using the same shocks (instead of buying longer ones). \\ | ||
| + | Lowering brackets have been around forever but they change the geometry of the suspension. \\ | ||
| + | These brackets are designed to keep the shocks at the same angle but mount them 1" higher. \\ | ||
| + | They are made from a 3x8 piece of 1/2" stainless steel. Pics below are after measuring, drawing out the templates and drilling the mounting holes. \\ | ||
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| + | First, protect your eyes when cutting. An old helmet can be used for protecting them from flying shrapnel. \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_10_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) \\ | ||
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| + | The pieces were cut from flat stock. \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_1_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_2_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_3_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) \\ | ||
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| + | The final shaping was done, edges smoothed with a wire brush, test fitted and painted. \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_4_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_5_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_6_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) \\ | ||
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| + | And finally installed. \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_7_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_8_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:riser_block_mod_9_by_bassboy311.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bassboy311 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293329)) \\ | ||
