new to the forum!! hey! what shock fits the 1wg?

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addiction269
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new to the forum!! hey! what shock fits the 1wg?

Post by addiction269 » Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:24 pm

need to replace a beaten old rear shocker on a 1wg, what options do i have, any help appreciated!

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Re: new to the forum!! hey! what shock fits the 1wg?

Post by Evilchicken0 » Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:19 pm

Use the later red spring R6 shock, Change the spring for a lighter one. Round off the bottom mount to fit the 1WG's linkage and pack the top with washers or a spacer each side.
You need to fit different dogbones I believe standard SV650 will work.

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Re: new to the forum!! hey! what shock fits the 1wg?

Post by addiction269 » Thu Jul 01, 2010 5:03 pm

Evilchicken0 wrote:Use the later red spring R6 shock, Change the spring for a lighter one. Round off the bottom mount to fit the 1WG's linkage and pack the top with washers or a spacer each side.
You need to fit different dogbones I believe standard SV650 will work.
sounds good to me! cheers

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