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top shock mount positioning GS1100

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I need to fabricate new top shock mounts on my project bike. Currenty there are no mounts so I need some measurements to properly locate the new ones. I am using a bandit armwith 6" extentions and don't have the mounsts on it either so that gives me some flexibility.

I guess what I am trying to find out is how to setup swingarm and shock angles. The shocks are ohlins

Thanks

Sean
 
Let's try this.

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:D

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
not sure what you are looking for? Shock mount relative to swingarm bolt?
 
posplayr said:
not sure what you are looking for? Shock mount relative to swingarm bolt?
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Yes that and one other fixed location so I can use that to triangulate where the top shock mount should be. Or even better would be some reading material on rear suspension geometry/design so that I can put it in the best location for my setup which may not be where Mr. Suzuki put it.

The Ohlins SU-143 are 331mm long with a 83mm stroke
 
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How about a couple of pic's from a '83?
Right side:

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Left side:

DSC02957.jpg


Daniel
 
On an 83 GS1100ED frame I get

shock mount CL<======16 1/4"=========>Swing arm pivot CL
shock mount CL<======34 11/16"=======>Gas Tank mount CL (where the rubber mounts go)
 
posplayr said:
On an 83 GS1100ED frame I get

shock mount CL<======16 1/4"=========>Swing arm pivot CL
shock mount CL<======34 11/16"=======>Gas Tank mount CL (where the rubber mounts go)
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That would be great except the tank mounts were moved to fit the Tracy body. Thanks for the help. I am sure between the swing arm pivot measurement and the pictures i should be able to get her all flanged up.
 
Flatline_Racing said:
That would be great except the tank mounts were moved to fit the Tracy body. Thanks for the help. I am sure between the swing arm pivot measurement and the pictures i should be able to get her all flanged up.
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Well that was the problem I was having with your question; I did not know what you had wacked off and what was avaliable for reference
 
Originally Posted by ukilme
Loved that link...lol
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posplayr said:
Too funny; how did he do that????? :)
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Yeah, I know. Sometimes I can be a real smart alek. Please forgive me.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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