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Tech. Advice: Series 'D' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="oexing" data-source="post: 176562" data-attributes="member: 1493"><p>These Suntours are for bicycles - but would they be illegal on motorbikes ? Methinks lots of modern goodies on Vincents were decently illegal if somebody cared . . .</p><p> The Fournales on my bikes were found used on Ebay, five of them and heavily modified for 250mm length and 80mm stroke. I put an o-ring for extra bump stop on the piston rod, so now 77mm stroke. The last of 6 required was made all at home from rounds of stainless and hardchromed piston rod, plus valve components. Not a complicated job, just lots of hours , no CNC near me. So yes, the SR bike airshocks would be a low cost alternative with very sophisticated tech inside, look for servicing them in YT clips , no match by AVO and all. So I do believe they look worthwhile to get you two of them - not much more than one pre-monobloc or other parts in Vincent-currency . . .</p><p> As to costs, you have to see the complete picture: When you have to send shocks to specialists for spring changes or internal settings, buying new springs each time, shipping costs plus wasted time and all, I´d rather want shocks that I can mod at home, on the road if you like too. So after all, not a very bad deal for the money . . . .</p><p></p><p> Vic</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="oexing, post: 176562, member: 1493"] These Suntours are for bicycles - but would they be illegal on motorbikes ? Methinks lots of modern goodies on Vincents were decently illegal if somebody cared . . . The Fournales on my bikes were found used on Ebay, five of them and heavily modified for 250mm length and 80mm stroke. I put an o-ring for extra bump stop on the piston rod, so now 77mm stroke. The last of 6 required was made all at home from rounds of stainless and hardchromed piston rod, plus valve components. Not a complicated job, just lots of hours , no CNC near me. So yes, the SR bike airshocks would be a low cost alternative with very sophisticated tech inside, look for servicing them in YT clips , no match by AVO and all. So I do believe they look worthwhile to get you two of them - not much more than one pre-monobloc or other parts in Vincent-currency . . . As to costs, you have to see the complete picture: When you have to send shocks to specialists for spring changes or internal settings, buying new springs each time, shipping costs plus wasted time and all, I´d rather want shocks that I can mod at home, on the road if you like too. So after all, not a very bad deal for the money . . . . Vic [/QUOTE]
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