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New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer (Read 1197 times)
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Re: New Shocks for my RYCA Cafe Racer
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11/08/16 at 05:37:22
I contacted Chris about the RFY shock without the reservoir, and he can make one up for me. I might give it a try.
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11/08/16 at 06:00:22
Dave, I think the major difference will be the amount of available travel. They should ride very similar.
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11/09/16 at 13:39:57
Dave wrote
on 11/08/16 at 05:37:22:
I contacted Chris about the RFY shock without the reservoir, and he can make one up for me. I might give it a try.
Reading Chris' review of the Model 0 teardown, maybe a Model 1 in an USD or forward facing configuration is a better choice.
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11/09/16 at 14:49:25
The only bad part I saw was the slop in the bushing, and I could easily fix that by installing a brass wear surface in there. The other things he said made the shock seem like it was well made.
I really don't want the reservoir look.....often folks think my bike is a lot older than it is, and the reservoir shocks just wouldn't keep the charade believable.
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11/17/16 at 11:10:41
Seems like the shorter than 320mm shocks are for scooters and mopeds. I've reached out to Chris about something shorter. I may just bite the bullet and work my bike around the 320mm shocks.
BTW, what is our bushing size?
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BTW, what is our bushing size?
I am pretty sure it is 14mm.
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11/17/16 at 18:16:24
14mm is correct. Make sure Chris knows that the shocks are going on a Savage because he has special thin walled bushings specifically for the Savage.
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12/01/16 at 16:20:02
I ordered a 320mm set off eBay. I'm not sure I'll be able to use them, so I didn't want to drop $200 on a pre-serviced set from Chris. If they work out on my build, I'll ship them to him this winter. If not, look for them in the classifieds.
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12/01/16 at 18:39:38
Sounds like a good plan. If I remember correctly, you wanted shocks in the 12.6" range - which these are..
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12/01/16 at 19:40:14
Actually I was hoping to stay with something closer to 11" but I might be able to bump the rear end of the bike up a bit.
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12/02/16 at 02:43:23
I ordered a pair of non-reservoir RFY shocks from a Chinese Vender on eBay.....and they got posted with UPS on November 22nd. They were supposed to be delivered between November 23rd and 28th according to eBay. The tracking number they provided would not produce any results when I checked.....and eBay showed them to be stalled at the senders end and not in transit yet.
I contacted the seller, and they said the shocks were stalled in Customs (I suppose they do look a bit like rockets, grenades or large bullets!). The seller also said that this is Chinese New Year. They felt the shocks would clear customs in a few days, and arrive 2-3 days later.
It is no big deal - but is representative of problems that can occur when you have to deal internationally to get these shocks. Chris evidently can't find a place where he can become a dealer and get these shocks (or parts) directly from the maker.
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12/08/16 at 05:05:37
My 320mm set came in and I don't think they will work with my build as it sits. I would have to lower the rear end Ryca style and raise the front of the tank (the rear hits the frame) to get the line back. The only real drawback for me would be a little less space for my battery under the seat. I'll probably just use the stock shocks.
It was about 35 degrees out and my bike isn't street legal at the moment, so I only took it up the street. I didn't set the sag, but the shocks feel nice and seemed to have good control. A big upgrade over stock I'm sure. I did NOT adjust the belt so it starts loose but is fine once I'm on the bike. Given that the swingarm has to travel along the same arc as it would with the shorter stock shocks, I think I would run it like this. It's no different than your typical off road set up in my mind where you set the chain loose enough that it won't snap.
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12/08/16 at 05:16:27
You might be able to trim some of the shock height away by working on the lower mount.....or do they make this shock in a length that is a bit shorter?
My shocks still haven't left China from what I can tell by the UPS tracking. The seller stated that some additional paperwork was required, and they also stated that Chinese New Year might be slowing the process down a bit as well).
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12/08/16 at 05:22:47
If I keep them, I'll just adjust the subframe and tank. It wouldn't too hard, but I'll probably just use the stock shocks. My bike is just a commuter and it handled well enough for my needs with the stock shocks and lowered front end.
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Reply #44 -
12/08/16 at 06:05:36
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One of the problems with the stock shock, is that it only provides about 1.5" of travel. With the original 140/80-15 rear tire - or the replacement 130/90-15 or 140/90-15 tires, there is a lot of tire sidewall to help soak up the bumps. When you switch to an 18" rim and a tire that is 110-130 wide and a 70 or 80 aspect ratio you have a lot less rubber - you really need some additional shock travel.
I wonder if the 800 Intruder shocks would be a good affordable replacement for your bike? The stock shocks are 10.5", the Intruder shocks are 12.5"....and the 340mm shocks are 13.4".
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