Shock fitting with pics

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Shock fitting with pics

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Can anybody tell me if this is normal or have nitron built my shock with the wrong end the bolt is not tight

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And a close up there's a gap where it bolts to the linkage

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Re: Shock fitting with pics

Post by lukemillar »

Never really looked at it off the bike, but I think my Ohlins has some lateral movement. I just measured the distance between the inside of the rear shock mount for comparison and the Ohlins is 30mm.
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Just measured it and it's 32mm wide
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Is it not slightly loose so it acts like a pivot/rebound if you get me
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I'm unsure it may be supposed to be like that but as its my first nc30 I thought I'd check before everything is bolted in place
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Im just about to fit the same road nitron shock to my nc35 tonight, i'll let you know if i have the same problem
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Post by MickCheese »

Be careful. I have one on the shelf in my garage that I will measure for you a bit later.

There was a craze a few years ago of fitting a Aprillia RS250 shock, in order to do that you needed to shave that part of the linkage down.

Did it have a standard shock fitted?

Edit - Just measured the bush, it's 30mm. That suggests your Nitron has the wrong fork fitted.

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Re: Shock fitting with pics

Post by lizard821000 »

use a shorter bolt!? or add washers if your really pikey.
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It's brand new hence just finding out if they have just put the wrong end on. A shorter bolt will make no difference as its the u part at the bottom of the shock that seems to be too wide
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Re: Shock fitting with pics

Post by lizard821000 »

i see, didnt look closely, just use some washer/shims to space it out.

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