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Old 02-Oct-2004, 22:35
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Ali put up a few wanted adds for a standard 900SSie shock and if you find one give it a go, failing that I have a 900SS alloy swingarm for £30 that it should be possible to get a different shock mount fabricated and fitted, but the shock is usually the cheaper way to go. Try Jim at Bike Enders on 01708 455530 he may have one.

As for high low speed damping
The slow speed forces oil through small holes that you can partially restrict with the damper control, the high speed is controlled by the shim stack on which you can vary the pressure with the adjuster. The holes will only pass oil through at a certain rate so as the shock moves slowly most of the oil will pass through the holes.
At higher speeds of shock movement the amount of oil being moved is more than the holes can cope with so the extra pressure that builds up forces the remainder of the oil through the shim stack.

The Ohlins on my R6 also has this system

Kev
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