Raising Links

[robertham1]

What, if any, will be the effect of using raising links with the new shock?

[laszlog]

+1 i have eagle 1 inch raising links, will the leverage change the way my future Ricor shockalater work mr Ricor?

[Blackheart]

Originally Posted by laszlog

+1 i have eagle 1 inch raising links, will the leverage change the way my future Ricor shockalater work mr Ricor?

Does the shock really sit at a different angle relative to the ground with these links? I did hear Mr. Richardson comment that the more vertical a shock is oriented, the easier it is to design the valve to work as intended. Surely you aren't changing the shock orientation very much, as sometimes the springs on the OEM shock can rub the swingarm...there's just not a lot of wiggle-room in there.

My GUESS is that the links aren't going to change the shock orientation any more than just going up and down uneven terrain...so, it will work as intended. I base that statement on the fact that I know when going steeply downhill, using engine braking on very choppy terrain, the rear wheel did a marvelous job of following the contours without chopping/kicking...and that's when the shock is at it's least vertical orientation. I could actually stay seated on the RICOR bike on this section, which would have rattled my teeth and literally hurt in my lower spine on the non-RICOR bike.

Worse case scenario: you get your money back. I'll bet you shipping costs that you won't send it back!

[Kbetts]

Raising links change the length of the lever arm of the shock which reduces the forces applied to the shock making a 175lb spring act like a 250lb spring.

A longer lever requires LESS force to move.


The raising links were an inexpensive way to change the suspension for heavier riders and is not needed for a properly sprung bike.

If a spring was ordered for the weight of the rider and gear, the raising link will multiply the force of the spring to make it MORE sprung than desired.

I have removed the raising links and ordered the right spring for my normal weight and gear. Keep in mind the SAG will need to be changed front and rear after any change to the suspension.

Ciao'

Keith

[cmoreride]

Raising link will not restore swingarm range of movement. they will raise the rear against a more loaded spring. Spring upgrade or whole shock upgrade is needed. Shock upgrade with self install is the cheapist route.