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Re: Motorcycle fork oil in lever shocks (was TR-3A - Rear shock absorb

To: Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Motorcycle fork oil in lever shocks (was TR-3A - Rear shock absorber fluid)
From: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 16:20:33 -0600
Cc: TR List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
At 03:43 PM 2/10/2000 , Dave Massey wrote:
>I think you'll agree with me when I say that stiffening up a shock by 
>either method will have no different effect on the shock link, the shock 
>mount on the frame, the mounting bolts, even the pivot bearings.  
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I do agree, but keep the mounting bolts tight!

>
>But what it does to the insides, I don't know.  But it is a very common
>modification and I haven't heard a groundswell of problems stemming from
this practice.
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Neither have I .... but I've seen some "cores"..... 
Fortunately there is little danger if there's a failure. 
The "little" shox (TR2,3) fare quite well and can be made very stiff.
        
Thanks Dave.     Peter


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