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Piggy back shocks on Ebay $169 BIN!!

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Dude I bet those would ride SO nice. But I don't got that much cash on me right now.
 
Yeah that motor blew my wad, so i figured id spread the word. Maybe he'll have some more later on...i sent him an email asking.
 
No damping adjustment on them or is that what the Nitrogen is for??

Tempting, have to spray those springs black though!

Dan :)
 
Thats what the nitro is for. They are kinda gaudy lookin, but i bet they are a sweet ride! I spoke to the seller, and he says he has enough stock left for a couple weeks, so i will be getting a set soon.
 
They are better than those...these are fully adjustable length, can do either eye to clevis or eye to eye and have full preload adjustment and dampning adjustment. Did i mention that you can go from 11.2 inches long all the way to 13.8?? i think so..heheheh
 
How easy is it to change the nitrogen level?

Did he mention what weight they are setup for?? Should be reasonably hard if they'll fit a V MAX I guess....

Also did he give you the top eye measurement? I don't see that....

Sold Out! That was fast!!

Dan :)
 
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I would bet if they can handle a Vmax they can handle our 500lbers. I would guess it would be fairly simple to adjust the gas level, but i dunno where you'd find it, unless one of those tire places that use Nitrogen to inflate tires could help you out. Or maybe there is a canister that you can use. I'll have to investigate more on this.
 
TheCafeKid said:
Thats what the nitro is for. They are kinda gaudy lookin, but i bet they are a sweet ride! I spoke to the seller, and he says he has enough stock left for a couple weeks, so i will be getting a set soon.
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The nitrogen has nothing to do with the damping. It is there to keep the oil under pressure to prevent foaming and fading as the shocks heat up. Changing the nitrogen pressure will accomplish nothing relating to the damping or spring preload. The spring (both the rate and the preload levels) determines the weight of the bike that the shock can handle and the damping is simply there to control the spring and the unsprung weight. Damping is controlled by either the orifice(s) size or the shim stack, depending on the type of damping system used.

Mark
 
Ah thanks for the info! I wasnt exactly sure how it worked, but that explains it well enough :)
 
YEAH! saw those late last night...I think i will purchase those in favour of the other, when i get around to it...already contacted the seller and he claims he has stock for a couple more weeks.
 
Searching on Google for NiceTech shows most of the hits coming from the Philippenes (not that theres anything wrong with that) I was just curious where they were coming from and how they could be that cheap. Posh Racing didn't have much info either. They look innovative.
 
well hopefully ill be picking up a pair in a couple weeks. So i'll let everyone know!
 
Everything I whacked into Google came up with either Monkey bikes or pedal cycles. Quality could be a bit suspect but I'm interested if anyone has any feedback on what they're like.

Wally
 
Don't know where your getting the idea that these are adjustable for length. The lengths you mention are more likely the compressed-extended lengths. Shocks are simply not length adjustable. It appaers from the photo the only adjustment on them is spring preload. Definitly a Knock off product. Those "double springs" are throwaways from other manufacturers that are patched together to simulate a dual rate spring. Nicetech ? Are you serious? Hey for a project bike they will surely look better than your stock shocks. But if you are looking for a performance upgrade save your money for some Ohlins, KYB, or Works take offs. Suspension is one area where you realy get what you pay for. The top brands hold their value because they are that much better. I work way to hard for my money to blow it on crap parts.
 
Hey man if thats how ya feel about em then more power to you. Either way, whether or not they are GREAT shocks, they're better than EMGOs or MIDI shocks and better than the stockers that are on MY bike. Read the add. they say they are fully adjustable for length via the adjustment parts they include. I just posted them up here for those who were INTERESTED in them.
 
Yes, they seem to have some threaded adjustment for length as well as an additional extension piece that you can use.....

No damping adjustment is a bit of a bummer though, even my stockers have damping adjustment on them...

I just won these... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...STRK:MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=330195665206&rd=1 may have to change the springs for heavier ones although Progressive site states the 95-140lb springs as being standard for my bike with up to a 200lb rider. I might get away with it, I'm 165.

Josh - if they're too light for my 1000 the springs would definitely be ok for your 750! Also if I fit these & keep them over the stock ones, my stock ones are not in too bad shape, they are a little soft but I ride them on about preload 3 of 5 & damping 3 or 4 of 5. On a lighter bike again they would probably be pretty good so we could sort something out if you're interested. Might save you a couple hundred bucks (unless you're really set on these).

Dan :)
 
HAHA! I was SOOO close to pushing the button on those! Hell of a deal! Good buy! Im not dead set on those piggybacks, and my stockers arent in THAT bad of shape. I like my ride a lil on the stiffer side, as im not a light person...lol 260lbs. Whichever works lemme know as i may be interested Dan! Thanks!

Josh
 
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