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Message started by Robertomoe on 02/11/08 at 17:48:24

Title: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by Robertomoe on 02/11/08 at 17:48:24

Im going to gradually bob my bike (as it my only mode of transportation)

Being such, I want to have the option of adding saddlebags (or boxes) but the shocks are a huge obstacle in that endeavor. I want to remove the rear shocks and replace them with a solid piece. Does someone manufacture these pieces or am I going to have to get one fabricated?

Title: Re: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by sluggo on 02/11/08 at 18:29:53

it's a dyi job. make sure you reinforce the upper right shock mount, that's the weak point.

Title: Re: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by Robertomoe on 02/11/08 at 19:16:37

how is that done?

Title: Re: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by bsdnfraje on 02/11/08 at 19:30:21

For reinforcing, welded gussett.

For struts, drill holes in bar stock.

Title: Re: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by Robertomoe on 02/11/08 at 19:58:44

how many gussets and in any particular arrangements?

PS- why the upper right? isnt the upper left the longer and therefore weaker?

Title: Re: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by sluggo on 02/11/08 at 20:04:03

0C313C3B2C2A3133313B5E0 wrote:

how many gussets and in any particular arrangements?

PS- why the upper right? isnt the upper left the longer and therefore weaker?

really really i meant left, it's the bigger offset one. sorry haven't been to the dumpster in a couple of days.

Title: Re: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by Robertomoe on 02/11/08 at 20:11:06

sweet, any recommendations on barstock size?

Title: Re: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by bsdnfraje on 02/11/08 at 20:53:38

Nope. I don't like litigation.

I'd talk to a known fabricator near you. By him lunch or a beer and get his input.

Title: Re: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by Robertomoe on 02/11/08 at 21:06:48

the other thing about hardtailing...

do I need a really hard tail for it?

I want to get a springer seat at some point, but I have to take this in baby steps because money is tight.

Title: Re: removing shocks and hardtailing
Post by sluggo on 02/12/08 at 05:08:22

7944494E595F4446444E2B0 wrote:

the other thing about hardtailing...

do I need a really hard tail for it?

I want to get a springer seat at some point, but I have to take this in baby steps because money is tight.

simple answere no...