yeah- let me check in on this- shorter than stock shocks WILL permit the rear drive to flow oil to the transmission. [experience]. longer than stock shocks have nooooo problem. 13.5 is a nice un-extended length. i never b.s. anybody andy east-coast guzzi-back-yard-fix-it-shop no unhappy customers ----- Original Message ----- From: "jeff m" <jef-@frob.org> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 3:50 PM Subject: Re: Shock length
I had problems with the swingarm hitting the stop for the centerstand with my longer shocks. it was only a problem when the bike was parked or airborn :)
jeff
I hope I'm not going to have a real problem. I'm about to use a set of
13.25
shocks on my Ambo. Anyone know of any real problems with that?
Lenny Seidman
On 2/27/04 2:14 PM, "Fred Sahms" <fr-@fredsgarage.net> wrote:
When I built the Eldo (same frame), I used 13s to give me a little
more
ground clearance and to sharpen up the steering to some tiny
theoretical
amount. No problems with the rear wheel not getting off the ground on the centerstand. I think Guzziology recommends 13s to give a little more angle to the swingarm and keep the oil from migrating.
IndyDi-@aol.com wrote:
Seems as if V7/Ambo's came with two different lengths of rear shocks...either approx 12.5" or approx. 13" . Anybody know why/reason/better choice, etc.? thanks, Brett