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Author Topic: Mini Bike Suspension?  (Read 1373 times)
GregP
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« on: April 03, 2009, 06:23:40 PM »

Is it ill advised to mount a shock upside down/reversed?

Got an Ishock (Ohlins of mini suspension Grin ) for my daughters TTR90.  The shock is specific to a CRF50 but the length and spring rate are perfect for the TTR.  The shock does not fit unless I turn it "upside down".  It is actually reversed as the shock is almost parallel with the ground when mounted.

The shock seems to function fine in this position as well.

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« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2009, 10:41:51 PM »

I actually run an inverted Ohlins shock on my downhill rig.   I've never seen a modern shock that is angle dependent.  I have heard arguments that the lighter end (usually the shaft) be mounted to the swingarm to reduce unsprung mass but ....................
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« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2009, 05:22:47 AM »

Thanks for the info.  It feels normal so. . .
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« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2009, 05:31:07 PM »

Thanks for the info.  It feels normal so. . .

Yeah what the heck.... it's only your daughter Grin
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