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Author Message   Sgtshap Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 04:51 pm:        My s1 shock was leaking so I want to get a used 16.5" shock from a donor bike, to hold me over untill i can shell out a grand for a new aftermarket one. Since Im looking at an s3 shock, guy says no leaks, good shock, from a parted out s3. Is the s3 shock stiffer? or is it identical to the s1 shock? Even though it looks the same, it could be different, is the weight rating higher or lower on the s3?   Blks1l Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 09:03 am:        Pretty sure it has a heavier spring, I don't know about any valving differences they may have.   Sgtshap Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 12:03 pm:        that is probably good news. Since im looking to do 2up riding with my lady, the heavier spring may be just what the doctor ordered.   Rlgiv Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 05:57 pm:        I tried 2up riding once on my 99 S3. I weigh about 215 and my 17 year old daughter weighs about 125 and it seemed to be way to much weight for the shock. I would not do any 2 up riding on your stock shock.   Essmjay Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 06:32 pm:        sarge- consider this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2002-Buell-S3- S3T-M2-Works-14-5-Shock-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZit em3cbaad53b6QQitemZ260829959094QQptZMotorcyclesQ5f PartsQ5fAccessories   Sgtshap Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 06:51 pm:        hmm dont i need a new mount for that though? i have the 16.5" on mine right now   Two_seasons Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 11:28 pm:        http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/17396-S.html This is the bracket you'll need for shorter shock.   Sgtshap Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2011 - 10:51 pm:        well i missed the one on ebay, but I am going to be considering going to a works shock in the near future. I have the stock s1 shock on it now, and a back up s3 shock layin in the garage. I am considering going through these two before shelling the 1,000 for a works ultrasport ACR. But to clarify, Its advised to get a stiffer shock for 2-up riding, but are we talking for better performance, or because the stock shock will explode...   Blks1l Posted on Monday, August 08, 2011 - 08:55 am:        You need the stiffer spring to support the heavier load.   Sgtshap Posted on Monday, August 08, 2011 - 12:32 pm:        I understand, but we arent bottoming. So my questions is, what negative effect are we having on the shock by continuing to right. I can feel its a lot softer when were are both on it. Im 195 and my lady is 140. So obviuosly the bike rides lower, and softer. But if we arent bottoming out, is the shock still being damaged. Are we going to blow the seals out. Im already working on getting the ultrasport, but in the meantime...

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