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if i get lowering springs and keep OG shocks...

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:23 pm
by FBF
... will this ruin the shock? i relaise it will put more pressure on them but do i really have to buy the whole kit? i want to drop 60 at the rear and 40 at the front.

Re: if i get lowering springs and keep OG shocks...

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:27 pm
by Cloggy Saint
Anything more than 40mm and shorter shocks are required/recommended.

Re: if i get lowering springs and keep OG shocks...

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:33 pm
by FBF
i guessed that may be the answer. whats the reason? busts the shock quickly i guess?

Re: if i get lowering springs and keep OG shocks...

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:35 pm
by Cloggy Saint
The shock would be so compressed that it would be left with minimal travel. You'd be bottoming out everywhere!

Re: if i get lowering springs and keep OG shocks...

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:45 pm
by FBF
cool thanks DA i got the info i needed. so guess i got to look for the whole kit. to be honest i like the way my tourer handles but they just look better lower.

Re: if i get lowering springs and keep OG shocks...

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:07 pm
by Cloggy Saint
Go for a 40/40 drop. It's plenty low enough in my opinion and you'll save money on shocks.

Re: if i get lowering springs and keep OG shocks...

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:13 pm
by Simon13
and u don't want to drop the rear by 60mm and the front 40mm mate it will look silly

Re: if i get lowering springs and keep OG shocks...

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:15 pm
by Cloggy Saint
If anything you want 60 front & 40 rear as the front sits higher to start with.