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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Series D Rear Suspension
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<blockquote data-quote="Peter Holmes" data-source="post: 108586" data-attributes="member: 302"><p>Gary, I think the D seat was somewhat of a compromise, once the seat became static, as opposed to bobbing up and down with the rear frame member as with the B + Cs, there arose a clearance problem, especially with increased suspension travel, to overcome this problem the seat sat a little higher, the mudguard seat cutout was a little larger and the seat covering was a little thinner, and less comfortable, I had my seat recovered by a very well known chap in the UK who did a great job of making the seat a more comfortable, but in doing so also made it a little higher, you might notice the word little crops up quite a bit here, but all those little increments leave me on tippy toes, the new AVO shock pulls the rear frame member up a little which reduces the seat height, and for me that is very welcome. I don't think the new shock is that expensive, around £200.00 I believe, and at a small additional cost you can purchase additional springs of different strengths to fine tune to your own requirements. I think Rob and Avo have done a great job, why not give it try, see what you think, I am sure Rob would welcome any suggestions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Peter Holmes, post: 108586, member: 302"] Gary, I think the D seat was somewhat of a compromise, once the seat became static, as opposed to bobbing up and down with the rear frame member as with the B + Cs, there arose a clearance problem, especially with increased suspension travel, to overcome this problem the seat sat a little higher, the mudguard seat cutout was a little larger and the seat covering was a little thinner, and less comfortable, I had my seat recovered by a very well known chap in the UK who did a great job of making the seat a more comfortable, but in doing so also made it a little higher, you might notice the word little crops up quite a bit here, but all those little increments leave me on tippy toes, the new AVO shock pulls the rear frame member up a little which reduces the seat height, and for me that is very welcome. I don't think the new shock is that expensive, around £200.00 I believe, and at a small additional cost you can purchase additional springs of different strengths to fine tune to your own requirements. I think Rob and Avo have done a great job, why not give it try, see what you think, I am sure Rob would welcome any suggestions. [/QUOTE]
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