Re: [ST] Re: Shock Removal Directions - RS

[Neil Lindsey <NeilLindsey@xxxxxxx>]

Is being adjustable (for length) common among the specific brands that
are known to be compatible with the ST?

Does anyone happen to know the length of the OEM shock for an '03 RS
(single-sided swingarm)?  Would it be the same as for an ST (seems
reasonable to assume but I'm asking anyway).

Neil


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Garry Simmons" <garrysimmons@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: November 10, 2004 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Re: Shock Removal Directions - RS


>
>
> > Which shocks have adjustable length?
> > How do you know what the 'right length' is?
>
> My recollection from previous threads is that the shock on a 2002 RS
is
> 365mm eye-to-eye. Given an approximate ratio of 3:1 for shock travel
to rear
> axle travel, even a 3mm longer shock could result in a 10mm increase
in ride
> height (noticable, may be desirable). If you know you want the bike to
steer
> a bit quicker, then getting a slightly longer shock isn't a bad thing.
Just
> be sure you can adjust the length back to stock if desired.
>
> Garry
>
>
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