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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2625 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer Reply #15 - 10/30/16 at 14:09:07 I adjusted the shocks today to 330mm and went out for a 50 mile ride. Perfection Nirvana Bliss Comfortable Happy
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Armen Serious Thumper Offline Half-Witted Wrench-Jockey from Jersey Posts: 1431	Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer Reply #16 - 11/06/16 at 09:55:26 Gary, Looking at their ordering page. Did you do the spherical bearing upgrade? The top out spring upgrade? thanks, -Armen
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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2625 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer Reply #17 - 11/06/16 at 18:51:39 I didn't get the spherical bearing upgrade, but I did get the optional top out spring for the extra stroke/travel.
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Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer
Reply #18 - 11/06/16 at 19:44:29

Thanks. I was wondering how important the bearing upgrade would be.
I'm also leaning toward slightly shorter than the 13" RYCA shocks. The crazy amount of belt slack at full shock extension bothers me.
The shortest shock CL offers is 12.6", but with the change to the top out spring, he says the shock could be 10mm (3/8") longer. Which puts it back at the length of the RYCA shock.
Oh boy...

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Reply #19 - 11/07/16 at 05:09:57

The top out spring only changes the length of the stroke, not the length at full extension. When you get the shock you will be provided a threaded lower eyelet that allows for adjustment between 320-340mm (12-19/32 to 13-3/8"). This sets the full extend length. With the top out spring you'll get to enjoy the full 2-3/4" of travel.

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17809 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer Reply #20 - 11/07/16 at 05:17:41 Do the reservoir canisters have to be mounted toward the top rear of the shock? My license plate mount is directly behind the shock, and I don't have room for the anything behind the shock - but I could mount them with the reservoir on top and facing forward.
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Reply #21 - 11/07/16 at 05:33:57

Gary,
From the CL site:
Top Out Spring Replacement

Top out spring replacement removes the overly stiff and excessively tall factory spring and put a compact high load spring in its place. This accommodates greater travel in the sag component of your suspension travel. The replacement spring decreases the droop limit, meaning the shock has a longer travel than stock. Ultimately, this allows the setup of the shock to be maximized in both the compression and sag characteristics. Preload correction is applied in conjunction with the top out spring replacement and serves to reduce factory set preload as much as possible. This is ideal for lighter bikes and riders who may struggle to achieve popper sag. Note: this service may add up to 10mm to the total length of the shock. Note: this service may add up to 10mm to the total length of the shock.

He says it twice, so I thought he meant it Wink

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Reply #22 - 11/07/16 at 06:06:24

Armen wrote on 11/07/16 at 05:33:57:
Gary,
From the CL site:
Top Out Spring Replacement

Note: this service may add up to 10mm to the total length of the shock.

He says it twice, so I thought he meant it

Yes, but YOU still control the final length. So a shock that started life as 320 to 330mm will now operate over a range of 330 to 340mm, but you, the operator/installer, still set the fixed length.

These shocks come is various lengths, so ask Chris if he can build up a pair from a baseline 300 or 310mm unit.

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Armen Serious Thumper Offline Half-Witted Wrench-Jockey from Jersey Posts: 1431	Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer Reply #23 - 11/07/16 at 06:10:43 Shortest shock he lists is 320mm
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Reply #24 - 11/07/16 at 06:18:36

Dave wrote on 11/07/16 at 05:17:41:
Do the reservoir canisters have to be mounted toward the top rear of the shock? My license plate mount is directly behind the shock, and I don't have room for the anything behind the shock - but I could mount them with the reservoir on top and facing forward.

One of the advantages of a reservoir shock is that it can be installed in any orientation. Think about a remote reservoir shock - the remote typically is installed wherever it will fit, without regard to orientation. On its website Racetech even has a photo of dual reservoir shocks in an USD position.

But to be safe, I'd talk to Chris about your mounting restrictions.

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Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer
Reply #25 - 11/07/16 at 06:23:22

Armen wrote on 11/07/16 at 06:10:43:

Shortest shock he lists is 320mm

I noticed that also, but RFY makes shorter shocks. I would think he could get them if needed. I might look into for my bike when I get a little further along. I can get the units for less, but having the ability to choose springs and the unit properly serviced is worth the extra money IMO.

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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2625 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer Reply #26 - 11/07/16 at 06:38:02 Armen, let me pull one of my shocks off and measure the minimum length for you.
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Armen Serious Thumper Offline Half-Witted Wrench-Jockey from Jersey Posts: 1431	Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer Reply #27 - 11/07/16 at 15:23:55 Thanks!
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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2625 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer Reply #28 - 11/07/16 at 17:47:48 Armen, At its shortest the shock measures 12-5/8", or 320mm. I also measured the available stroke at 2-3/4".
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Armen Serious Thumper Offline Half-Witted Wrench-Jockey from Jersey Posts: 1431	Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer Reply #29 - 11/07/16 at 19:07:44 Thanks!
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