[Fot] Lever versus tube shocks

[jim hearn]

Ted, is there a particular fluid that resists foaming?  Jim


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From: Ted Schumacher [mailto:tedtsimx at bright.net] 
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 1:41 PM
To: jim hearn
Cc: 'Friends of Triumph'
Subject: Re: [Fot] Lever versus tube shocks

jim hearn wrote:
> Is it possible that the stock lever shocks with firmer fluid can be
> functional rear racing shocks?  If so, what is the suggested
replacement
> oil?  Thanks, Jim in Sacramento
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Jim, the lever shock will work. You can make it firmer  as has been 
suggested with valving and heavy shock fluid. We do sell heavy duty 
rebuilt levers. But,  lever shocks cannot recover from a rapid series of

up/down movements. These cause the oil to foam so there  is limited 
damping action.   Tube shocks do not have this problem. Ted

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