| Author | Message | ||
     Sfmc_x1 |
Would anyone have experience in raising the ride hieght on a 00 X1. I have leaking rear shock on the bike currently, it bottoms out regularly on my urban commute. In addition, I feel the lack of dampening attributed the multiple front motor mount failures I've had over the last four years of ownership. The last two motor mount failures occured over the summer. I have a used 00 X1 replacement rear shock ready to be placed on the bike now. Has anyone ever experimented with using the shock mounts from older tubers' to accomplish raising the rear? I'm assuming this could work, likewise to placing an older(longer) tuber shock on an X1 will lower it. Reason of intrest: quicker turn in/ more front wieght bias/ aggressive street rider/ possible track day use. Information appreciated. Eric | ||
| Eboos |
New shock with older mount would not work because it would be too dramatic of a geometry change. The stock spring is soft. You could get an aftermarket shock. I just got a Penske tailored to my weight, and it has ride height adjustment. The Works shock is cheaper, but it doesn't have the ride height adjustment, and my suspension guy suggested that I stay away from them. I don't know why exactly, but I trust his experience. |
