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Hi, can anyone help with the calculations for rear shock spring rate for my project, ive got a different swingarm and the shocks are at a more extreme angle any help please
grahamm

You could try giving Hagon a call,they've always been help full with suspension settings when i,ve phoned them.


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Grahamm, no doubt as the Marshall says, Hagons will have the answers, however, I think they would want a fair bit of info from you.

I would not know where to start, or given the answer,...... what RATE units it would be in?
I suppose they would want to know:

Weight of rider.
Weight of machine.
Unsprung weight.
Distribution of weight of from front to rear.
Angle of shock.
Length of swing arm.
Length of lower shock pivot point along swingarm.
Camber, castor and rake of front forks.
Service condition.... Racing, Touring etc.

A pretty tall order...... Good Luck!
RegardZ

As Garn says..... a tall order.....
i think your only path is to seek EXPERT advice

Isn't that why he's on here? I bet Steve D will