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wayno · #16 Post by **wayno** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:27 pm

You'll be alright, most bikes are sprung for a rider plus half a pillion anyway in order to get a shock that can cope with all situations, but isn't perfect for either

#17 Post by **mangocrazy** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:30 pm

ROCKOZ wrote:Another issue with simply swapping for an RSV shock... I'm probably the weight of a rider plus passenger myself. Is even the RSV shocks up to that kinda abuse?

In my experience RSV shocks are well 'over-sprung'; i.e. too bloody stiff. If you're a (ahem) 'substantial' chap then it will probably be perfect for you...

And the blue spring shock really is shite. Honestly. No kidding. No shit, Sherlock.

fatboy · #18 Post by **fatboy** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:20 pm

I replaced the Blue spring with a White spring Sachs unit, not the best but a helluva lot better,as in it has'nt tried throw me off mid corner

randomsquid · #19 Post by **randomsquid** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:37 pm

I found the yellow spring shock and linkages raised the back slightly even with the ride height adjustment wound off. With that and pulling the forks up one ring the steering is fine.

MartDude · #20 Post by **MartDude** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:37 pm

randomsquid wrote:I found the yellow spring shock and linkages raised the back slightly even with the ride height adjustment wound off. With that and pulling the forks up one ring the steering is fine.

Even with you on it?

ROCKOZ · #21 Post by **ROCKOZ** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:56 am

I look to get a yellow spring sachs then :)

Thanks

#22 Post by **mangocrazy** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:26 am

ROCKOZ wrote:I look to get a yellow spring sachs then :)

Thanks

If you intend to use the standard Sachs (yellow) spring you'll need the matching RSV Mille triangles and dogbone, as well.

If you're prepared to swap the (blue) spring from the standard shock onto the RSV sachs shock you might be able to use the standard Falco triangles and dogbone, but it will be a case of suck it and see.

ROCKOZ · #23 Post by **ROCKOZ** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:36 am

I'll get the <^>'s ;)

Thanks

randomsquid · #24 Post by **randomsquid** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:16 pm

MartDude wrote:
randomsquid wrote:I found the yellow spring shock and linkages raised the back slightly even with the ride height adjustment wound off. With that and pulling the forks up one ring the steering is fine.

Even with you on it?

Hush, the young people with sporty bikes are talking.

nicketynoo · #25 Post by **nicketynoo** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:09 pm

Can anyone recommend a spring to suit my bike?

didnt think my missus was interested in coming out with me ,but lately she's been showing a bit more enthusiasm for the odd blast out!

ROCKOZ · #26 Post by **ROCKOZ** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:07 am

I appear to have bought the shock :o

Aladinsaneuk · #27 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:30 pm

for 67 quid !

bargain

may I suggest that you get it serviced and refurbed - and get the spring changed to one that matches your needs....

ROCKOZ · #28 Post by **ROCKOZ** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:32 pm

I know I probably should but I'm just going to bolt it on for a little while and go from there...won't have money to eat with otherwise...... :P

D-Rider · #29 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:40 pm

Let him eat horse

Aladinsaneuk · #30 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:07 pm

depeneds andy

lidl horse is cheaper than findus horse - and birds eye horse is really expensive now....