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Tech. Advice: Series 'D' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
AVO COIL OVER WANTED HELP PLEASE
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<blockquote data-quote="twobyfour" data-source="post: 176561" data-attributes="member: 5593"><p>In answer to Norman's request for feedback:</p><p>1) 275lb spring on a single shock is not strong enough with a fully-sprung seat (95 kg rider,) in my experience. The 275lb spring had to be set to near the maximum allowable preload and the damper compressed to within 5mm. of the bump stop during a ride on 'normal' North Yorkshire roads. I changed to a 325lb spring, which is much better and allows more movement. I have the AVO rear damper with the re-positioned rear mount. It works well but the rear mount does seem like a bit of a bodge (sorry, compromise!)</p><p>2) A pair of coil-overs would appeal to me, particularly if they could be 'disguised' to resemble original spring boxes.</p><p>3) If not spherical end mounts, then metalastik type mounts would allow some movement so that there is no sideways thrust on the damper rod(s)</p><p>4) Vic's air shocks look nice, but at what cost? (This comment is based on current Fournales prices.) They may be the absolute bee's knees, but......</p><p>5) Suntour air shocks...aren't they for bicycles, or have I missed the point (again?)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="twobyfour, post: 176561, member: 5593"] In answer to Norman's request for feedback: 1) 275lb spring on a single shock is not strong enough with a fully-sprung seat (95 kg rider,) in my experience. The 275lb spring had to be set to near the maximum allowable preload and the damper compressed to within 5mm. of the bump stop during a ride on 'normal' North Yorkshire roads. I changed to a 325lb spring, which is much better and allows more movement. I have the AVO rear damper with the re-positioned rear mount. It works well but the rear mount does seem like a bit of a bodge (sorry, compromise!) 2) A pair of coil-overs would appeal to me, particularly if they could be 'disguised' to resemble original spring boxes. 3) If not spherical end mounts, then metalastik type mounts would allow some movement so that there is no sideways thrust on the damper rod(s) 4) Vic's air shocks look nice, but at what cost? (This comment is based on current Fournales prices.) They may be the absolute bee's knees, but...... 5) Suntour air shocks...aren't they for bicycles, or have I missed the point (again?) [/QUOTE]
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