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Dean
Posted on Friday, September 28, 2012 - 12:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I may have traxxion shorten my leaking rear shock half an inch - experiences?
Bar back recommendations? Would want to raise the forks to match the shock... thanks for your time gang...
Dean
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Murf2
Posted on Friday, September 28, 2012 - 09:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Less ground clearance is about it. Rox riser works well. Wouldn't really need to lower the front, tho. I lowered the rear 1" & left the front alone. It seemed O.K. to me. YMMV
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Dean
Posted on Friday, September 28, 2012 - 10:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanx murf - did ya get noticeably improved footing ? Did you mod your shock or get a T model?
Dean
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Eaglerider
Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 12:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I changed star kickstand to a XT kickstand after lowering the rear shock with Jason's collar
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Murf2
Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I used a lowering collar also. It worked fine except I overpowered the spring when loaded up for touring.
Keep us posted on the rebuild. I want to lower mine so I can run the tall seat & still reach the ground. I cut my stock kickstand down also.

Good Luck!, Murf
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Dean
Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 09:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Murf
who does lower footpegs for our bikes?
Dean
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Murf2
Posted on Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 08:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I used Knight Designs. They are a vendor on here, I think. There is also another outfit but their name escapes me at this time. I like the K D 's just fine & they were cheaper.

Murf
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