Fast Eddie
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No, you're perfectly correct, same ones as I have. I was confused (blinded??) by the Maxtons, which do seem slimmer in that area
Yes, Maxton’s are MUCH slimmer in that area.
No, you're perfectly correct, same ones as I have. I was confused (blinded??) by the Maxtons, which do seem slimmer in that area
Yes, Maxton’s are MUCH slimmer in that area.
When I was a kid I watched Geoff Duke race the Gilera four at Fisherman's Bend in Victoria. I was very disappointed that the four pipes on the Gilera were not chromium plated. Aluminium shocks on a race bike might be a bit like that.
Nigel, did you sell the Falcons?
Chrome pipes on a race bike means you are more interested in show than go.
I tried fitting my new alloy Falcon shocks on the bike last night. They are lovely, very light compared to the Hagons that were there before, but...
I'm having problems getting it to clear the chainguard. It looks as if I need about 7mm of space, which is a bit too much to simply move the bottom mount over by.
Before I start looking at modifying the chainguard etc., I was wondering if other people had noticed any problems similar to this?
There are so many variables on the Commando, it's hard to know what the problem could be - swingarm, rear iso (or front actually), frame, top mounts....
Oh, the joys of owning a 45 year old bike
Mmm, interesting that...View attachment 9506
I fitted a pair last year with no clearance issues and a standard chainguard as can be seen in the pic.
Dave
Steve,Mmm, interesting that...
I'm hoping to be able to get some time in the workshop this week - did not happen last week though, hence the lack of the promised photos.
Looks like there's a rubber bushing between the shock bottom and the chainguard. Could that have been omitted? I could see a clearance issue if it had been.View attachment 9506
I fitted a pair last year with no clearance issues and a standard chainguard as can be seen in the pic.
Dave
What is the weight of these shocks?
Glen
You sure? I can’t see one.Looks like there's a rubber bushing between the shock bottom and the chainguard...
Are you happy with them and is there much of a difference twixt them and the Hagons?
Right there in Dellis' pic. With Girlings, the center bushing contacts the flat washer which lays against the chainguard bracket.You sure? I can’t see one.
The shocks are mounted directly to the shock mounts on the swinging are there are no spacers.Right there in Dellis' pic. With Girlings, the center bushing contacts the flat washer which lays against the chainguard bracket.
Yes, I see now that's the vertical swingarm plate I'm seeing.The shocks are mounted directly to the shock mounts on the swinging are there are no spacers.
Dave