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Message started by savagegreenhorn7 on 02/28/16 at 14:58:36

Title: Lowering the sav?
Post by savagegreenhorn7 on 02/28/16 at 14:58:36

anyone know a good easy way to lower the rear end of the savage? I would like to avoid cutting up the original shocks.. maybe a good alternative method? aftermarket shocks?

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by Dave on 02/28/16 at 16:09:31

Well...most of us try to raise the back a bit.....to get more suspension travel and a bit less rake up front. The stock shocks only have 1.5' of travel, and that really isn't enough when you hit the big bumps.

The only way I believe you could lower it....is with struts. I don't think shorter shock will work, or the tire will hit things when the shock is compressed.

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by savagegreenhorn7 on 02/28/16 at 17:06:36

Awesome, I'm trying for a old school chopper look with my bike, I was just reading up on making my own struts and adjusting to my liking.. I'll also be able to put the shocks back on if it's awful

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by Trippah on 03/02/16 at 13:42:54

if you have unlimited time, you might look for a wheel with a smaller diameter, perhaps while converting to chain drive?

Yet, given the short rebound at present, I wouldn't want to go there-unless I had a spare back. ;D

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/02/16 at 14:15:53

If you have speed bumps or any uneven places where you go, you might wanna look at the clearance you have now. They sit pretty low.

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by savagegreenhorn7 on 03/03/16 at 17:04:07

got it, I'm gonna go with struts, when I bought my bike it had progressive shocks on it that I feel heightens the bike a bit too much for my aesthetic pleasure

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by smokin_blue on 03/04/16 at 03:56:06

Do you know what model progressives they are? If you are going to sell them please PM or email me so we can chat.

thanks!

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by savagegreenhorn7 on 03/04/16 at 14:44:58

I have no idea, ill look into it. I'll sell them for sure once I get all this stuff sorted with the struts and what not

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by Dave on 03/05/16 at 04:40:59

Maybe all you need would be a set of stock shocks to get the height where you want it.

I really don't think struts are a possibility - unless you get a sprung seat. Even with the stock shocks and stock seat.....I have hit potholes that compressed my spine and sent an electric shock up my back - I can't imagine the pain or physical damage to my body if I had no rear suspension on the bike.

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by Demin on 03/11/16 at 05:36:13

I run struts on all of my bikes.If you need a little give,let a few pounds of air out of the tire...I'm 51 years old,280lbs and 6'2"I've had them with springs undere the seat,but at my size it makes bottoming out worse.Makes you a better rider.You actually have to pay attention to the road.I live in the pothole capital...Ohio.

Title: Re: Lowering the sav?
Post by Demin on 03/11/16 at 05:40:49

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