30/35 shock linkage differences

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30/35 shock linkage differences

Post by skinnydog0_0 » Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:07 pm

Hi all,

A chap in work has an rvf with an 18" rear wheel :roll: . I suggested changing the wheel back to the standard 17" but unsure if the dog bone is from a 30 or the standard 35 one. What is the best and easiest way to check?
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Re: 30/35 shock linkage differences

Post by Ben_OB1 » Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:26 am

According to advice I received from Rick Oliver, the stock NC35 component is 109mm between the centres of the front and rear mounting bolts and NC30 link is 113mm.

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Re: 30/35 shock linkage differences

Post by amorti » Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:55 am

Why not let it be? Unless he really wants it lowered then he might arguably have the best(-looking) combination of standard parts available.

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Re: 30/35 shock linkage differences

Post by skinnydog0_0 » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:33 pm

Thanks Ben.
Will let him know.

@amotri - Yes you may well have a point. I was assuming that the difference in linkage may make the bike handle oddly? But if he cant notice any change in the handling when/if he goes to a 17" rear then i guess it's not worth changing.
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