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Old January 17th, 2010, 11:15 AM   #15
TheDuck
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Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '06 Chopper, '80 Puch Magnum II, '01 SV650, '99 CR250/CR500AF Sportbike. '02 CRF450/CR500AF Dirt

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Originally Posted by 2WheelGuy View Post
That is cool that you've found superior shocks that can be swapped but I would worry about the extra length. On my race bikes I run the shocks longer but the max I go it about 1/3 the length you are adding. I'd be scared to ride a bike at speed with the back raised that much.

If I were to do your swap I would make a pair of longer dogbones to adjust for the longer shock.
Did you read my last sentence? Yes I will probably put some lowering links on there. Gonna try it as/is for now, until I finish looking through my garage for a set of links that will work, if I can't find any I will purchase a set.
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