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Harley-type rear shocks
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Of course if money isn't an object there are all kinds of fancy shocks like Progressives that will bolt right up...:laugh:
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Ok. I was wondering if the chain would end up a little closer to the front edge of the chain guard
It won't have any effect on the guard, and give you a little more clearance between the chain and the swingarm pivot, but overall I doubt there will be a noticeable difference in chain clearance anywhere.
I'm in a reverse situation on my 80 750E right now, I put an aluminum swingarm with a thicker pivot point on, and jacked up the rear of the bike. Looks like an 18 tooth front and 45-47 tooth rear sprocket might lift the chain high enough to clear the pivot though.
The chain guard is attached to the swingarm, not the frame, so no concerns there.
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I also ground the shocks, instead of spreading the swingarm. I figured I would screw up the cheap shocks rather than my swingarm.
If you drop the rear end the stearing will feel more lazy, if you raise it the stearing will be more responsive; however you can get away with an inch eaither way before it gets to far off... (or so I have read)
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