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[Sorted]

Yes it is an SS Matt with the Forks down through the yokes a fair bit already and like yours, not really enough ground clearance.

MCT at Stowmarket sorted my forks and shock over the winter but they also agree with my thoughts, that more ride height is needed.

I don't want to throw money at it (cuz that's not what DD is about).
So on the lookout for a better (2nd hand) and preferably a ride height adjustable shock.

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by bradders

900ss shock a lot use as its longer, but dont think its very adjustable

Originally Posted by Sorted

Only 5mm longer Paul but could be ok

Where did you get that info from Alan
As far as I know a 900SS shock is the same length as that of the 600SS, unlike a 750SSie and 900SSie shocks which are 5mm longer

Great write up Matt
You mention you have now removed the ride height adjusting rod, cleaned it, greased it and refitted it.
Did you bother to lengthen it at the same time ?

[bradders]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Where did you get that info from Alan
As far as I know a 900SS shock is the same length as that of the 600SS, unlike a 750SSie and 900SSie shocks which are 5mm longer

senna and dave the brickie - which is why i collected one for kev he bought off ebay

[mat2hew]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Great write up Matt
You mention you have now removed the ride height adjusting rod, cleaned it, greased it and refitted it.
Did you bother to lengthen it at the same time ?

Doh! Actually I have no idear how much to lengthen it so I have put it back the same. But at mallory I can adjust it and test it untill I'm happy

[mat2hew]

What I did note, was that there is quite a bit of adjustment there. At least an inch.

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by mat2hew

What I did note, was that there is quite a bit of adjustment there. At least an inch.

Making life difficult for yourself again Matt
If it has 1" of adjustment then why not set it halfway between where it is at the moment and maximum, then when you try it at Malllory you will soon know if you need to go longer or shorter, rather than just keep going longer in steps until you find the setting you want

[dunlop0_1]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Making life difficult for yourself again Matt
If it has 1" of adjustment then why not set it halfway between where it is at the moment and maximum, then when you try it at Malllory you will soon know if you need to go longer or shorter, rather than just keep going longer in steps until you find the setting you want

Kev dude is right Matt.
There's only one place an extra inch would be used all at once.
Last year I only raised the old wheezer about 5mm and that made a massive difference to how the bike held it's line on the exits. Maybe it was just in my head but it worked.

Old Neil.

[Chaz]

Can't see why you need to raise the ride hight! mark never had any problems last year, maybe he didn't lay it over like you do

I would look at how the fairings are fitted, have you had them off & not fitted them correctly?

[Sorted]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Where did you get that info from Alan
As far as I know a 900SS shock is the same length as that of the 600SS, unlike a 750SSie and 900SSie shocks which are 5mm longer

That's what I meant Kev the 900SSie is 5mm longer as you told me

Still think I would prefer a shock with independent Compression and Rebound damping + Ride height adjustment though.

I agree that you don't want to overdo the compression damping and compromise the feel or drive from the rear wheel but 2 clicks more in my case may improve things (until I try I won't know).
Darren @ MCT advised me to try that and 2 less on the Rebound after I reminded him of my Data Sheet settings.

A more adjustable shock would be preferable as I like a quick turning bike and could do with raising the ride height.