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Ive been thinking about how i could relocate the top end of the shocks/springs to get the lines flowing more smoothly. Of course i imagine this would require different spring rates and longer shocks which requres math i dont know how to figure out yet. Is this something anyone's done, not necessarily on our bikes. Just a thought while sitting at the bar.
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The bottom has been relocated with use of lowering blocks.
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Dertbikdennis has done it and it looks great.
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Thanks. I'll be on the lookout.
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just shot him a pm, but now, looking at his pics, it looks like the location is stock... ?
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http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...part=1&vc=1You must be wanting to move the top mount. Dertbikdennis stretched the swing arm and relocated the lower mount.
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You must be wanting to move the top mount. Dertbikdennis stretched the swing arm and relocated the lower mount.
yup, that's exactly what i want to do. but maaaaan, that's one sweet scoot that dude's got!
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bampin old thread for great justice. I cant be the only person to think of this. Was thinking of maybe fabbing up a bracket, but i cant imagine it would be sturdy enough. I think the frame would HAVE to be drilled and tapped. Kinda a scary thought. Maybe something i'd attempt after i spring for a thruxton...
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they do it on HDs man.. I would be interested in it, mainly to lower and keep the stock size shock.
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I've thought about moving my rear shocks around as well. I'd like to see some more info or thoughts on this as well. 
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