Just wanted to share and tip about raising the rear part of the bike. I did it for the look and for perhaps achieving better handling.
I got the tip about using longer shocks (thanks grizld1!) when discussing tyres heights. Since I like my Koni shocks, a pair of longer good ones would cost a bit. So after googling I found some rear shock extenders used for minibikes and scooters that had the correct measurements and bolted almost right on. For the lower part I had to use two spacers. The extender will lenghten the shock by almost 3 cm, which according to others seem to be max. Other xs owners have pointed out that longer shocks would risk the chain to to touch the swingarm. 3 cm seems to okej, though.
I bought these from www.petrolscooter.co.uk, 2 for £ 5.50. I bought the alloy finish and just sprayed them black with som old paint I had. They can be found in other colours and were sold in other stores as well. Just google on "shock extender/extension".
Has anyone used theese before and know anything about quality and bike handling after mounting them?
Now I'm just wating for some warmer wheather.
I got the tip about using longer shocks (thanks grizld1!) when discussing tyres heights. Since I like my Koni shocks, a pair of longer good ones would cost a bit. So after googling I found some rear shock extenders used for minibikes and scooters that had the correct measurements and bolted almost right on. For the lower part I had to use two spacers. The extender will lenghten the shock by almost 3 cm, which according to others seem to be max. Other xs owners have pointed out that longer shocks would risk the chain to to touch the swingarm. 3 cm seems to okej, though.
I bought these from www.petrolscooter.co.uk, 2 for £ 5.50. I bought the alloy finish and just sprayed them black with som old paint I had. They can be found in other colours and were sold in other stores as well. Just google on "shock extender/extension".
Has anyone used theese before and know anything about quality and bike handling after mounting them?
Now I'm just wating for some warmer wheather.