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02 Mar 2006 22:22 #27772 by 77KZ650
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get an adjustable shock!;)

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03 Mar 2006 21:23 #28054 by 79MKII
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Wouldn't the forces be strictly linear if the proper linkages were used? I would be willing to bet that a proper linkage system would result in a linear-only force. I agree that changing the shock angle in general exerts some lateral forces on the shock, but shock position relative to vertical shouldn't matter one bit if the linkage is designed to apply force linearly. Could be? Maybe? Anyone?:blink:

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10 Mar 2006 09:51 #29865 by koolaid_kid
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I agree with steell and mkii. What is crucial is to design the linkage correctly. If the linkage is not designed correctly, the spring rates will be whacko (technical term) and the suspension will notfunction correctly.

Post edited by: koolaid_kid, at: 2006/03/10 12:52

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10 Mar 2006 10:17 #29878 by twowheeledterror
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Here's a test for those of you who don't agree...

get two pieces of tubing. One should slide into the other.

Now, slide them together with the pipes perfectly vertical. If they are correctly sized it should slide in with very little effort.

Now do the same thing with them horizontal. Gravity is pulling them down with your hands as a pivot point, and you will get more friction off of the top walls (top outside of the inner and inside of the outer) as you slide them together.

That's my point.

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10 Mar 2006 10:52 #29887 by steell
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A better test :)
Take the spring off a standard shock and compress it (THE SHOCK) by hand while holding it vertical and then horizontal.
Can you detect any difference in the amount of force required to compress or extend the shock?
I have done this with automotive shocks and could not tell the difference.

There probably is some additional friction involved, but I suspect the torque required to overcome that additional friction is measured in micro ounces.

Post edited by: steell, at: 2006/03/10 16:29

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10 Mar 2006 10:59 #29888 by twowheeledterror
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steell wrote:

A better test :)
Take the spring off a standard shock and compress it by hand while holding it vertical and then horizontal.
Can you detect any difference in the amount of force required to compress or extend the shock?
I have done this with automotive shocks and could not tell the difference.

There probably is some additional friction involved, but I suspect the torque required to overcome that additional friction is measured in micro ounces.


That would make complete sense if there was just a spring and no other parts. ;)

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10 Mar 2006 11:04 #29891 by Duck
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Just last weekend I saw one setup at the bike boneyard that had the shock almost parallel to the top tube and under the saddle. Could not tell who made the bike. Too much f it was missing.

Not trying to hijack, but has anyone grafted the bandit 1200 rear end on to a kz1000 frame? Monoshock and wider swingarm already together. Saw the bandit carcass at the boneyard last weekend.

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10 Mar 2006 11:29 #29894 by twowheeledterror
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galaxian wrote:

TWT, I know see what you are saying about friction except that gravity acts equally on the shock not on the center of it (which would cause friction) so I am still convinced that you may be slightly incorrect here. Nothing like a good physics discussion.;)


Actually, it doesn't. The shock is anchored on the ends, and it pivots from those points. :)

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10 Mar 2006 13:38 #29925 by steell
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Ok, I edited my previous post to make it clear that I was talking about compessing the shock and not the spring. :laugh:

If we are going to be concerned about the minute increase in force required due to friction, then should we not also factor in the effect of gravity?
In a vertical shock mounting the bottom (heaviest part) of the shock adds to the unsprung weight, while in the horizontal mounting the unsprung weight would be reduced.

I think we are discussing things that make no practical difference anyway :D :D

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10 Mar 2006 13:41 #29927 by twowheeledterror
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steell wrote:

Ok, I edited my previous post to make it clear that I was talking about compessing the shock and not the spring. :laugh:

If we are going to be concerned about the minute increase in force required due to friction, then should we not also factor in the effect of gravity?
In a vertical shock mounting the bottom (heaviest part) of the shock adds to the unsprung weight, while in the horizontal mounting the unsprung weight would be reduced.

I think we are discussing things that make no practical difference anyway :D :D


I think we are arguing semantics to argue semantics. :) hahah:laugh:

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10 Mar 2006 14:14 #29933 by 79MKII
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Remember that the shock dampening does not occur from friction of the shaft against the seal (or any other item). The shock movement is dampened by the controlled movement of fluids or gas through internal passages. The seal on the shaft is the only point where gravity would add force, and although it probably does, it would be so small it wouldn't make a noticeable difference. There is only that very small area of friction where the "two tubes" example would apply. Other than early 60s and 70s motocrossers, I don't know of any motorcycles that use a perfectly vertical shock anyway. Even our KZ's are tilted slightly. Many of todays bikes use near horizontal shocks. Some are even under the bike, like the Buells for example. :side:

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10 Mar 2006 14:39 #29943 by twowheeledterror
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79MKII wrote:

Remember that the shock dampening does not occur from friction of the shaft against the seal (or any other item). The shock movement is dampened by the controlled movement of fluids or gas through internal passages. The seal on the shaft is the only point where gravity would add force, and although it probably does, it would be so small it wouldn't make a noticeable difference. There is only that very small area of friction where the "two tubes" example would apply. Other than early 60s and 70s motocrossers, I don't know of any motorcycles that use a perfectly vertical shock anyway. Even our KZ's are tilted slightly. Many of todays bikes use near horizontal shocks. Some are even under the bike, like the Buells for example. :side:


Oh let's not get into the concept of fluid dynamics. :lol:

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