duckboy
12-14-2003, 10:01 AM
Just installed my SRS link/Fox shock combo today, and made a few observations that may be helpful to those of you similarly equipped/getting ready to do the same thing.
1. The link itself raises rear ride height a lot- like 2" if you're starting at stock shock length. Aside from being too high, this caused interference between the ends of the dogbones, and my Kerker 1100 midpipe. To solve this, I flipped the top shock mount over, which gives about 10mm increase in ride height over stock, which is what I was after. FWIW, I kept the banana arm (for now.) I have about enough clearance for another 10mm increase if I need it.
2. The top shock mount is different between my 1100 and my 750 frame- the 1100 top mount is part of the frame, and can't be flipped. I guess if you have an 1100, you'd have to shorten the shock as much as possible. You would also not be able to use spacers on the top mount.
3. Spacers on the top mount- I added about 5mm, which is all I was comfortable with while using stock bolts. I had been told that it was desirable to space the top mount as much as possible, but there's enough space to push it out almost an inch (!), so I'd like to get some confirmation about the right amount.
4. Spring rate- I sent my shock back to Fox and had them re-spring and revalve it for the link, my bike, and my weight (175.) I was concerned that it came back with a 700lb spring, and thought it would be waaaayy too stiff, but even setting the sag quickly by myself by guesstimate, it doesn't feel too stiff at all.
Now I just need to do the forks and get to the track!
1. The link itself raises rear ride height a lot- like 2" if you're starting at stock shock length. Aside from being too high, this caused interference between the ends of the dogbones, and my Kerker 1100 midpipe. To solve this, I flipped the top shock mount over, which gives about 10mm increase in ride height over stock, which is what I was after. FWIW, I kept the banana arm (for now.) I have about enough clearance for another 10mm increase if I need it.
2. The top shock mount is different between my 1100 and my 750 frame- the 1100 top mount is part of the frame, and can't be flipped. I guess if you have an 1100, you'd have to shorten the shock as much as possible. You would also not be able to use spacers on the top mount.
3. Spacers on the top mount- I added about 5mm, which is all I was comfortable with while using stock bolts. I had been told that it was desirable to space the top mount as much as possible, but there's enough space to push it out almost an inch (!), so I'd like to get some confirmation about the right amount.
4. Spring rate- I sent my shock back to Fox and had them re-spring and revalve it for the link, my bike, and my weight (175.) I was concerned that it came back with a 700lb spring, and thought it would be waaaayy too stiff, but even setting the sag quickly by myself by guesstimate, it doesn't feel too stiff at all.
Now I just need to do the forks and get to the track!