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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #210 on: August 27, 2007, 08:38:59 AM »
Howie,

I question the use of the thick spacer. I didn't use it and it all fits. I think that had a lot to do with your interference issues. Plus, I wonder how much thread engagement you've got on the bolts with that much of a spacer in there.

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #211 on: August 27, 2007, 08:45:20 AM »
Quote from: Chief on August 27, 2007, 08:38:59 AM
Howie,

I question the use of the thick spacer. I didn't use it and it all fits. I think that had a lot to do with your interference issues. Plus, I wonder how much thread engagement you've got on the bolts with that much of a spacer in there.

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The stock shock used a spacer also, between the top eyelet and the frame. The BiTubo has a slightly thinner eylet and comes with a slightly wider spacer. This gives you the same dimensions as stock and lined everything up perfectly. And it threaded in the same as before.. There's no way the reservoir will fit facing rearward behind the leather bag on the SERK. Facing it forward was the only way it would fit behind the bag.

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #212 on: August 27, 2007, 09:02:32 AM »
Quote from: Hoist on August 27, 2007, 08:45:20 AM
The stock shock used a spacer also, between the top eyelet and the frame. The BiTubo has a slightly thinner eylet and comes with a slightly wider spacer. This gives you the same dimensions as stock and lined everything up perfectly. And it threaded in the same as before.. There's no way the reservoir will fit facing rearward behind the leather bag on the SERK. Facing it forward was the only way it would fit behind the bag.

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Fatter tire, wider swingarm, shocks further out to clear. It all makes sense now.

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #213 on: August 27, 2007, 09:55:09 AM »
This sounds like something I should order. Do you guys think they could get them to me in a reasonable amount of time or would they have to re-order from Italy?
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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #214 on: August 27, 2007, 10:07:31 AM »
500+ miles this weekend and the shock settings were perfect.

We rode two up loaded, but we were still below gross (360# people and luggage).

Preload was set to just over 1" and compression damping on 9. I'm not positive where rebound damping was set, but I think it was about 3.

We hit enough road oddities to give them a good work out and were very pleased with how they handled everything.

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #215 on: August 27, 2007, 10:32:14 AM »
Quote from: HogBreath on August 27, 2007, 09:55:09 AM
This sounds like something I should order. Do you guys think they could get them to me in a reasonable amount of time or would they have to re-order from Italy?

Ken, contact Dan at Traxxion. He might still have some extra sets of these shocks! ;)

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #216 on: August 27, 2007, 09:04:10 PM »
 
Ernie, did you get your shocks?  What are your impressions of the shorter ones?

I hit a side road on Sunday morning that, once I got a few miles down it, was in extreme disrepair.  After about a half mile worth bumps, ruts and heaves, I was thinkin', "Wonder what this would be like if I had Bitubos?" :nixweiss:

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #217 on: August 27, 2007, 11:27:57 PM »
They came this weekend, but I haven't had a chance to install them.  The box looks nice... ;D
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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #218 on: September 13, 2007, 12:50:38 PM »
We have some baseline settings for the Bitubo shocks on baggers. We recommend for preload a 15mm gap between the preload collar and shock body. Rebound at 2, and compression 10 clicks out from full hard.

I have 2 300mm shocks on the shelf, and 2 VRod shocks as well. I have some more 330mm on the way.

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #219 on: September 20, 2007, 11:35:58 AM »
Traxxion was going to check this for me, but I haven't heard back yet. It might be easier to check with the experts here. I'm rebuilding my '85 FXWG this winter. I want to use the 300mm BiTubo's on it. Does anyone know the difference in the mounting of the FL shocks, and the 4-speed frame shocks? If not the same, what needs to be done for them to work on the 4-speed frame? Suggestions/answers? Thanks. :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #220 on: September 20, 2007, 01:52:10 PM »
Quote from: Hoist on September 20, 2007, 11:35:58 AM
Traxxion was going to check this for me, but I haven't heard back yet. It might be easier to check with the experts here. I'm rebuilding my '85 FXWG this winter. I want to use the 300mm BiTubo's on it. Does anyone know the difference in the mounting of the FL shocks, and the 4-speed frame shocks? If not the same, what needs to be done for them to work on the 4-speed frame? Suggestions/answers? Thanks. :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #223 on: September 20, 2007, 05:37:03 PM »
Quote from: Twolanerider on September 20, 2007, 05:29:58 PM

Big F'ing Hammer. :bananarock:

Ohhhhh! :nixweiss:

I was looking for a bit more of a technical solution Don! ::)

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Re: Bitubo Shock Upgrade
« Reply #224 on: September 20, 2007, 05:46:06 PM »
Quote from: Hoist on September 20, 2007, 05:37:03 PM
Ohhhhh! :nixweiss:

I was looking for a bit more of a technical solution Don! ::)

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