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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
Shorter dogbone have less leverage, so effective spring-rate at rear-wheel through linkage and swing-arm length is higher than longer dogbone. While dogbones can be used to adjust height, it's not ideal because their length is linked to effective spring-rate as well.
To adjust ride-height without affecting spring-rate or any kind of damping, you want to change upper mounting-point of shock.
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What do you think about using dogbones to change ride height, and then theoretically changing spring rate to compensate for the difference in geometry?
For what it's worth -- the gsxr shock I have is a whopping 6mm shorter than the ninja 250 original shock. Doesn't seem like a large difference.
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After reading this thread makes me think my lower links are too short, stiffening the spring leverage.
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I'm about to put ninja 250 links back on instead of the custom ones. Will let you know if the rear end feels any softer after reassembly.