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moanthebairns said:
sc0tt said:
What does this mean mtb?
Spring rate is set perfect for fast track day group rider at 10.5st (kit not included)
I don't know. Spring rate is set perfect for fast track day group rider at 10.5st (kit not included)
Or you have too much sag and to get any control you have too much compression damping trying to prop the bike up.
Or you have neither the sag nor the compression damping and the bike sits arse low.
Why because at 11st nekkit plus leathers, boots and helmet etc you are now 12.5st and 20% above the design range for the spring.
d now. Elka is the brand.. apologies, missed that one.
The point is that while the shock may be good, if it uses a non standard spring size(dimensions), you might have a headache getting the right spring for your weight(inc gear.)
And for reference, please refer to your weight in kilos. It's what springs are measured in, not stone!
But if you are 12 stone in your skivvies, that's 76 kilos. Now add your kit and the weight of the bike and a 66 kilo spring isn't going to work. And adding more preload isn't going to fix it as preload does NOT change spring rate.
I would say you'll be needing an 85nm spring to begin with. However, if you can , get the revised shock linkage as the Triumph suspension is ridiculously progressive. i.e. it goes from shyte soft to rock hard in a very small amount of stroke. The linkage makes it more progressive and transforms the rear suspension. If you can get the plates made at a CNC shop I can give you the dimensions of the plate from my bike. If you don't, you're still pissing in the wind with the rear suspension no matter what shock you fit.
The point is that while the shock may be good, if it uses a non standard spring size(dimensions), you might have a headache getting the right spring for your weight(inc gear.)
And for reference, please refer to your weight in kilos. It's what springs are measured in, not stone!
But if you are 12 stone in your skivvies, that's 76 kilos. Now add your kit and the weight of the bike and a 66 kilo spring isn't going to work. And adding more preload isn't going to fix it as preload does NOT change spring rate.
I would say you'll be needing an 85nm spring to begin with. However, if you can , get the revised shock linkage as the Triumph suspension is ridiculously progressive. i.e. it goes from shyte soft to rock hard in a very small amount of stroke. The linkage makes it more progressive and transforms the rear suspension. If you can get the plates made at a CNC shop I can give you the dimensions of the plate from my bike. If you don't, you're still pissing in the wind with the rear suspension no matter what shock you fit.
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