bigboybanshee Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Is there anything special required to run a no link setup in the rear? Would I basically just be bolting the shock straight to the swingarm opposed to the linkage? May be a dumb question but figured I'd ask Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee tuner Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 I tried my stock shock but it woulod not support the weight of the bike, with a stronger spring it can probably be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted January 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Really? Does the linkage provide that much support for it? I only planned on running it for dragging at the dunes...nothing more. I appreciate the response, if you or anyone else has any more insight on this, it would be GREATLY appreciated; I have two months to figure out what I wanna do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Honestly Travis, after looking at your set-up, a shock is going to need some major work to have the strength. I would either call Shane on here to see if it's possible or call Marvin Shaw. Still have your old linkage and will it bolt up to what you have now? If so then I would rework the stock unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted January 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Honestly Travis, after looking at your set-up, a shock is going to need some major work to have the strength. I would either call Shane on here to see if it's possible or call Marvin Shaw. Still have your old linkage and will it bolt up to what you have now? If so then I would rework the stock unit. 464161[/snapback] I do still have the old linkage, I just knew that with the linkage/stock shock and the +8 swingarm, it definitely would need some work. I was hoping I might be able to make do with what I have, but I guess I'll be having my stock shock redone with the quickness, cause I don't think Marvin Shaw's shocks can be setup for both dune and asphalt dragging. Thanks for the help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Really? Does the linkage provide that much support for it? I only planned on running it for dragging at the dunes...nothing more. I appreciate the response, if you or anyone else has any more insight on this, it would be GREATLY appreciated; I have two months to figure out what I wanna do 464101[/snapback] Travis, on your shock, take a look at the shock travel, then take a look at how much travel you have for the tires....about 3 to1. For every inch of shock travel, you get about 3 on a stock swinger from what I've measured. It might me more, or less, but about is what I figured. With out that linkage, the leverage is even greater against that shock but I think alot of that comes from the shock angle. With the linkage the shock is more up and down which gives the shock the advantage lets say, but when you lay it down at more of an angle you don't get the same advantage. Its hard to explain, and I've seen a few shock/swingarm/a-arm rate calculators (I think Rancho has one on their site) and shock angle plays a huge role in a springs ability to suspend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted January 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Nevermind!!! Jeff (FASTOYS) has come to the rescue and is getting me squared away...Jeff is DA MAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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