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More Modern Suspension?

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Replied by yamahoper on topic More Modern Suspension?

Yes it works well. A chain roller needs to be installed anytime you start increasing the travel and ride hight.
02 Jun 2020 19:45 #11

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Replied by yamahoper on topic More Modern Suspension?


This is the same basic set up.
77 forks with race tech gold valve custom springs from cannon racecraft
14.15 inch Ohlins shocks
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02 Jun 2020 19:52 #12

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Replied by mdscott on topic More Modern Suspension?

I like the Ohlins, didn’t you used to have Works shocks on the bike. Do the race tech gold valve make a big difference? Nice setup :OnFire
Thanks Mark
Roseville, Ca.

'03 ST1300
'75 Norton
'73 CB500K
'81 Honda CT110
'87 PW50
'64 McClane Edger
'02 Honda XR70R
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02 Jun 2020 20:18 #13

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Replied by yamahoper on topic More Modern Suspension?

Yes the works shocks with separators (so they can be run piston up for chain clearance) went over to the red rocket.
The gold valves IMHO do not make a noticable difference
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03 Jun 2020 06:31 #14

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Red Rocket= 1975 DT250B with MX400 motor
03 Jun 2020 06:34 #15

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Replied by yamahoper on topic More Modern Suspension?


This set of works shocks were supposed to have separators. They did not get them. The shock blows right through the stroke when inverted (piston up). Chain clearance is tight!
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Replied by yamahoper on topic More Modern Suspension?



Chain tension and clearance becomes an issue quickly when adding length to the suspension.
Going to larger sprockets front and rear help with chain on the top of the swing arm.
I also install a slider and (roller on bottom).
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Replied by mdscott on topic More Modern Suspension?

Smart Idea on the large sprockets. Did putting ‘77 make a difference, I think it adds about an extra inch of travel, I’m considering doing that mode on my DT360.
Thanks Mark
Roseville, Ca.

'03 ST1300
'75 Norton
'73 CB500K
'81 Honda CT110
'87 PW50
'64 McClane Edger
'02 Honda XR70R
03 Jun 2020 07:56 #18

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