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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: Bob Bean on April 28, 2010, 05:11:16 PM

Title: Shock Length
Post by: Bob Bean on April 28, 2010, 05:11:16 PM
Can anyone tell me the best length shock to use
on the 74 250 hare scrambler ?

The 250 I just got has some long suckers off of a RM
on it and I want to get it back to legal travel
in correct position.
I thought 13.5 was what was on them but not sure.
13 and 5/8 ?
Title: Shock Length
Post by: rob w on April 28, 2010, 11:13:28 PM
Hi Bob,
 My '74 250 still has the original Girlings, which are 12.9".
But I think 13.5 would be a better way to go.
Bob
Title: Shock Length
Post by: Dwight Rudder on April 29, 2010, 02:41:06 AM
13" or 13.5"  Works Performance or Progressive.
Title: Shock Length
Post by: Kip Kern on April 29, 2010, 11:18:22 AM
"One Stop Moto" (Dan) for Progressive, around $200 with springs.
Title: Shock Length
Post by: Larry Perkins on June 09, 2010, 09:16:40 AM
Kip,

Is it a better deal if I talk to Dan?  On the website the shocks with springs and fitting sleeves adds up to $250.  Is that right or do I call and talk to Dan to get a deal?  Thanks!

Larry P
Title: Shock Length
Post by: Kip Kern on June 09, 2010, 11:22:13 AM
Larry

Call and ask for Dan, will probably give even a better deal if buying few pairs.  Nice guy he is!
Title: Shock Length
Post by: tlanders on June 17, 2010, 01:53:19 PM
I put 15" (maybe 15.5") Ohlins on mine and used the mounting hole on top of the axle, and the rear most upper mounting hole, ignoring the other 5 or 6 holes in the swing arm. This puts the force directly on the axle and eliminates the vertical bending forces on the swing arm. I then added about three little white plastic spacers on the shock shaft and it is AHRMA legal.

Teddy
Title: Shock Length
Post by: Steve Minor on June 17, 2010, 02:52:05 PM
Make sure your chain doesn't drag on the swingarm....Sometimes that happens when you run a longer shock. I had to fabricate a teflon rub block for my 77 400 GS6.

Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC