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Hammered
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Replacing the coils is a breeze. You will find that some of these old shock are indeed in good shape. i have a set off my 750 build that Im not only replacing the coils, but cutting down to better fit the height. The dampeners can bo checked with a fish scale.
Attach one one in a steady base that will not move AND is low enough for the test. Now attach the fish scale to the other end. In a steady, slow and even fashion, pull on the fish scale to extend the dampener. The pressure will be the same pulling as it would be compressing. It will give you a desent idea of how much pressure the dampeners are giving in resistance.
For everyone about to yell "No, thats stupid!" it works, Ive done it. Ill try to find the link for the restorers site I found it. It has all the weights and pressures youre looking for. Coils are the easy part. Just let the spring shop know the distance between the 2 seats that the coil sits on.
IIRC the pressures for the dampeners was something like 50 to 75 lbs. Which means your scale will need to read pretty high. Ill assume that for something of a lighter build a lighter weight is needed.
Now of course a new set of coils will run about $35 or so and any labour costs if you have the shop replace them for you.
Attach one one in a steady base that will not move AND is low enough for the test. Now attach the fish scale to the other end. In a steady, slow and even fashion, pull on the fish scale to extend the dampener. The pressure will be the same pulling as it would be compressing. It will give you a desent idea of how much pressure the dampeners are giving in resistance.
For everyone about to yell "No, thats stupid!" it works, Ive done it. Ill try to find the link for the restorers site I found it. It has all the weights and pressures youre looking for. Coils are the easy part. Just let the spring shop know the distance between the 2 seats that the coil sits on.
IIRC the pressures for the dampeners was something like 50 to 75 lbs. Which means your scale will need to read pretty high. Ill assume that for something of a lighter build a lighter weight is needed.
Now of course a new set of coils will run about $35 or so and any labour costs if you have the shop replace them for you.
