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| - | ====== REF: Suspension - Details ====== | + | |
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| ====== The 7 Pages of Suspension (parts 1 and 2) ====== | ====== The 7 Pages of Suspension (parts 1 and 2) ====== | ||
| - | Article by XLXR of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=552795)), ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=552796&highlight=pages+suspension)) ((Also, thanks to bgavin for bringing this article to our attention)) \\ The 7 Pages of Suspension relates primarily to rubber mount bikes up to the year the cartridge suspension was started. ((XLXR)) \\ Additional note, apparently, Works Suspension went out of business in 2017. I do not know any recent information. ((XLXR http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2063843&highlight=pages&page=2)) | + | Article by XLXR of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=552795)), ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=552796&highlight=pages+suspension)) ((Also, thanks to bgavin for bringing this article to our attention)) \\ The 7 Pages of Suspension was originally created primarily for rubber mount bikes up to the year the cartridge suspension was started. ((XLXR)) \\ Additional note, apparently, Works Suspension went out of business in 2017. I do not know any recent information. ((XLXR http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2063843&highlight=pages&page=2)) |
| - | ====== Index ====== | + | |
| + | In the discussion below, you will find information on the various elements of a good suspension. Much of the information is applicable beyond the rubbermount specific models. | ||
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| [[techtalk:ref:susp07#first_7_pages_of_suspension|First 7 pages]]: | [[techtalk:ref:susp07#first_7_pages_of_suspension|First 7 pages]]: | ||
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| * [[techtalk:ref:susp07#more_links_to_xlf_suspension_threads|More Links to XLF Suspension Threads]] | * [[techtalk:ref:susp07#more_links_to_xlf_suspension_threads|More Links to XLF Suspension Threads]] | ||
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| ====== First 7 Pages of Suspension ====== | ====== First 7 Pages of Suspension ====== | ||
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| * I will start with the simple things and work into the more complex. If I mention something you don’t recognize, it is probably explained in more detail at a later point. Naturally, you can google any terms for more information. Wikepedia and the websites of the shock companies and Sport Rider have lots of good information. The information is based on experience with my 2006 Roadster. I weigh 260 lbs. | * I will start with the simple things and work into the more complex. If I mention something you don’t recognize, it is probably explained in more detail at a later point. Naturally, you can google any terms for more information. Wikepedia and the websites of the shock companies and Sport Rider have lots of good information. The information is based on experience with my 2006 Roadster. I weigh 260 lbs. | ||
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| * **The best shock I have ever ridden on was a Penske 3 Way shock** on a Ducati Monster. I try hard not to laugh when someone says how good Progressive 412’s are. | * **The best shock I have ever ridden on was a Penske 3 Way shock** on a Ducati Monster. I try hard not to laugh when someone says how good Progressive 412’s are. | ||
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| ====== Second 7 Pages of Suspension ====== | ====== Second 7 Pages of Suspension ====== | ||
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| * Spending the money for Intiminators is a good place to start, especially if you think your shocks are a bit too stiff. With the Intiminators, you might be able to reduce shock preload enough to make the shocks you have comfortable. | * Spending the money for Intiminators is a good place to start, especially if you think your shocks are a bit too stiff. With the Intiminators, you might be able to reduce shock preload enough to make the shocks you have comfortable. | ||
| * If you really want to ride aggressively, you will have to add better tires, I like the Avon Venom X’s, fork brace, Intiminators with drilled out compression damping holes, Works Dual Rate springs and high end shocks. So far Ohlins are the only shock I have not heard any complaints about. However, Ricor is still working on their inertia shocks. | * If you really want to ride aggressively, you will have to add better tires, I like the Avon Venom X’s, fork brace, Intiminators with drilled out compression damping holes, Works Dual Rate springs and high end shocks. So far Ohlins are the only shock I have not heard any complaints about. However, Ricor is still working on their inertia shocks. | ||
| - | ===== The Famous Wobble Thread ===== | + | ====== The Famous Wobble Thread ====== |
| * [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33294|The Famous XLF Wobble Thread]] | * [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33294|The Famous XLF Wobble Thread]] | ||
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| * If you have wire spoked wheels, you can tap the spokes with a small wrench. If they make a ring sound, they are tight, if they make a thud sound, they are loose. Tightening spokes improperly can warp the rim, if you don't know what you're doing, take it to somebody who does. | * If you have wire spoked wheels, you can tap the spokes with a small wrench. If they make a ring sound, they are tight, if they make a thud sound, they are loose. Tightening spokes improperly can warp the rim, if you don't know what you're doing, take it to somebody who does. | ||
| - | ===== More Links to XLF Suspension Threads ===== | + | ====== More Links to XLF Suspension Threads ====== |
