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Post by mucker2205 on Sept 15, 2008 23:03:19 GMT
Can anyone tell if any other rear shock will fit my div 900 98 model, any help welcome.
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Post by chunk166 on Sept 15, 2008 23:16:56 GMT
hi mucker, yes a yamaha 600 fazer,the model before the underseat exhaust model,also i think the shock from an xvs 1100 dragstar may fit too. there is/was a hagon shock on ebay if tis still there. hope this helps you.
ray
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Post by maverick2205 on Sept 18, 2008 17:50:14 GMT
Yes that s a great help , thanks a bunch .
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Post by mikestrong on Sept 20, 2008 6:47:45 GMT
Could our experts advise on a weighty problem please.
Weight limit for XJ900S I think is 205kgs?
Now I'm unashamedly 130kgs ;D
With panniers etc adding say another 20kgs that leaves only 55kgs for a pillion. Now SWMBO has muted she may be interested in riding & she ain't big, probably 60-65kgs with gear on taking the load to 215kgs.
Will that be a problem or can I get an uprated shock?
Thanks.
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Post by m40man on Sept 20, 2008 8:25:58 GMT
Will that be a problem or can I get an uprated shock? Thanks. I think you need to suck it & see. Set the shock for two-up (IE, near or on max firmness), load her up & take her for a spin. Go into some of your favourite turns at something under your normal speed & see how she handles. Notice the difference that being two-up & loaded feels. Back end will be heavier, front will be lighter. Play with compensating for that by varying your riding style - a little smoother into & out of the twisties will allow you to assess how well the rear shock is coping. (They vary so much, depending upon their age, amount of use, etc.) If after having a go you feel that the rear is wallowing too much, then perhaps a Hagon replacement might be in order. I think Hagon will place a heavier spring on, for a price! That will prob be because the old shock is getting tired through age / use though. I suspect a good stock one would seem OK, assuming you don't want to push as hard as you might when solo. Probably more important is actually the brakes. You'll definately notice they need more effort to stop in the same distances as when riding solo. (You prob well realise this, but I don't know how much two-up riding you've done, so I'll mention it anyway!) Again, using a familiar bit of road for a slower-in gentler-out play on some twisties will show you how much they are affected anyway. A Divvy 900 with the rear shock on top setting eh? I hope you're a bit taller than me ;D.
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Post by HRHpenfold on Sept 20, 2008 8:44:20 GMT
Will that be a problem or can I get an uprated shock? Thanks. I think you need to suck it & see. Set the shock for two-up (IE, near or on max firmness), load her up & take her for a spin. Go into some of your favourite turns at something under your normal speed & see how she handles. Notice the difference that being two-up & loaded feels. Back end will be heavier, front will be lighter. Play with compensating for that by varying your riding style - a little smoother into & out of the twisties will allow you to assess how well the rear shock is coping. (They vary so much, depending upon their age, amount of use, etc.) If after having a go you feel that the rear is wallowing too much, then perhaps a Hagon replacement might be in order. I think Hagon will place a heavier spring on, for a price! That will prob be because the old shock is getting tired through age / use though. I suspect a good stock one would seem OK, assuming you don't want to push as hard as you might when solo. Probably more important is actually the brakes. You'll definately notice they need more effort to stop in the same distances as when riding solo. (You prob well realise this, but I don't know how much two-up riding you've done, so I'll mention it anyway!) Again, using a familiar bit of road for a slower-in gentler-out play on some twisties will show you how much they are affected anyway. A Divvy 900 with the rear shock on top setting eh? I hope you're a bit taller than me ;D. on my divvie the standard rear shock was ok, with me the wife and luggage and it wasnt set to maximum, I also may know where a new Hagon replacement shock, is available for sale, at a reasonable price
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Post by beeblemaster on Sept 20, 2008 9:26:03 GMT
I wouldn't worry about it, unless there's something obviously wrong. Being a big lad also and having pillions of different sizes + luggage, I've never really found it a problem (on my TDM), and don't bother adjusting the shock. The bike does behave differently but you ride to suit. However have now bought Hagon rear and fronts as the Yammy shock went soft about 18 months ago. Divvy 600 is a hell of a lot of hard work with an average+ size pillion at slow speeds though - wobbles big time.
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Post by m40man on Sept 20, 2008 11:59:50 GMT
on my divvie the standard rear shock was ok, with me the wife and luggage and it wasnt set to maximum... I should hope so - you're nowhere near Mike's 130Kg. Unless you're hiding the weight somewhere I can't see & wouldn't want to look .
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Post by mikestrong on Sept 21, 2008 6:26:00 GMT
Thanks for the info, I was going to change the brake pads anyway so I'll do that & give it a go 2 up.
I've heard a lot about Hagons, are they a lot better than stock? Please remember I've been out of biking for 30 years.
Any of you going on the Oatcake Run?
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