Wessie34 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi everyone, well, I've had Honda's, SS50, rubbish, CBs200,3x250,550,750, Suzy's GTs125,185,500, GS750. OK I'm bored now! The gist is, like you I've had loads of bikes, and now I find myself buying a DT175,why? Well I've never had one but always admired them. And it fits in the motorhome! Just. So far I'm just checking and improving things as I go, main problem? Carrying me and the wife on a spindly spring mono shock , hopefully there's a mod ? Dave( West Yorkshire) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 26, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 26, 2015 Spindly spring?Not likely, unless its cream crackerd just wind up the preload (need to take it out to do it) and unless you or your good lady are packing a lot of spare it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 26, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 26, 2015 you'll have to wind up the preload to max and suck it and see, aint a skinny 17 year old any more ;O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Aha " wessiedave " [ KH500] That goes to squires 2 T day,,,howdee ,, your not that heavy dave, , my mates did round north of Scotland -2up wi camping gear [ TS185], no probs , in 1977 , NO RECOVERY cover either, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted June 27, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 27, 2015 to the YOC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Preload ! Didn't realise there was any more than the the (5?) position c spanner adjuster, do you guys mean wind down the spring seat ? Im guessing there's no damping adjustment ? Hi Blackhat, thought it was a different guy cos you've registered in different counties, or are you undercover ? Oops! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessie34 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Sorry, forgot to log in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hi Blackhat, thought it was a different guy cos you've registered in different counties, or are you undercover ? Oops! Undercover dave , looking for Triple defectors...and report back to Her Wolfie,,,, Were at squires from Friday,,, [ fs1e rally ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted July 2, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 2, 2015 Preload ! Didn't realise there was any more than the the (5?) position c spanner adjuster, do you guys mean wind down the spring seat ? Im guessing there's no damping adjustment ? Hi Blackhat, thought it was a different guy cos you've registered in different counties, or are you undercover ? Oops!That's what preload is...?Anyho, if you really need it a bodge back in the day was to drill the hole for the top shock bolt further down the frame. Doing it properly would need a couple of washers/spacers welding to the frame to strengthen the holes to take the forces properly.Only needs moving a bit, an inch at most. That will give 2-3in lift. It does lift the rear nicely. Can have a negative effect on chain run, namely the top guide on the sw arm and makes the steering faster, sometimes twitchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessie34 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Thanks for the tip, I've got a spare shock with the screw thread type preload ( rather than stepped) so I'll wind it up full and then decide if it's enough. sorry Blackhat, I'm out watching some local bands tonight, that'll be a sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted July 3, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 3, 2015 Before you get too carried away check the bottom shock mount on the shock.There are 2 different sizes. 1 fits the round sw arm. 1 fits the square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessie34 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Oh ! Thanks for that. I'll check before I get excited. OK, removed the shock ( box section arm) and its half inch shorter than the spare.( different bottom end!) The spring is 3/8" shorter than the spare, so, I can put the spare spring on and gain a little bit or ( shorten) cut the spare shock bottom tube and it might just fit ! Thanks, it looks like a plan, cheers, Dave Edited July 3, 2015 by Wessie34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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