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Lowering Rear via Stretched Links/Dog Bones

One-Off Laser Cut Spring Compression Tool for Installing New 1000# Eibach [ Comparison of Stretched Link (Silver- bottom ) & Stock Link @ Approx +3/16" [ Assembled and Installed [ First Time on Ground With New Bridgestone G850R - 200/50ZR17 Tire Sitting 1" Lower

Posted to Installed Warrior Modifications and accessories (Forum) by AlanH on 01-15-2006
Filed under: Tool, Eibach
Re: Spring Rates 101 - Eibach 0700.225.1000

[quote user="NorCalWarrior"] warning shameless thread hijack...... Yes I agree standing on the spring is in no way simulating the mechanics of the suspension linkage That being said, when you adjust the preload on the spring by turning the adjusting nut your are completely bypassing any mechanical...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 11-22-2008
Filed under: Eibach
Re: Spring Rates 101 - Eibach 0700.225.1000

[quote user="NorCalWarrior"] ....................................... Edit: Hmm just read Alans info again, and think I may have botched that.... If the spring force is constant at 1000lbs per inch and there are 3.24 inches of travel then it would take 3240lbs to fully compress the spring. Since...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 11-21-2008
Filed under: Eibach
Re: Spring Rates 101 - Eibach 0700.225.1000

[quote user="Ruckus"]OK, I loosened the shock to 15 clicks, tried to tighten the spring nut. Loosened the lock nut, grunted, groaned, nothing. Put the bike on the lift, nothing. Lowered it again, had my 330 lb son sit on it, nothing. Nut didn't budge! I think I pulled my g-string though...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 11-21-2008
Filed under: Eibach
Spring Rates 101 - Eibach 0700.225.1000

[quote user="Arizona Warrior"] What am I missing My BOLD bulleted responses follows to your EDITED post Its also true therefore that when the spring is collapsed 1" its resistance to collapsing further is greater than when its fully extended, and this is what you are referring to. This...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 11-21-2008
Filed under: Eibach
Rubber bump stop - Rear suspension question

Taken from this post and prior discussion: http://rswarrior.com/forums/p/115944/940704.aspx#940704 When the bike is lowered retaining the factory shock, the travel of the shock remains the same and the clearance between the tire and inner fender diminish accordingly making the urethane bump stop useless...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 11-20-2008
Filed under: Eibach
Re: Rear suspension question

George ... my 1st Knee Jerk reaction to your question is TAR (tricky air ride) which is the best of both worlds but big bucks. In an earlier response of mine, i questioned your FNG (flip& grind) being performed by a Yamaha dealer Was the Warrior relay arm actually modified or did your dealer purchase...

Posted to Technical Discussion (Forum) by AlanH on 11-19-2008
Filed under: Eibach
Re: Ram396 lowering kit and 1000lb Eibach spring

Stevo ... '03' & up years w/ Ajustable Rebound Damping Force have a thin round split wire retaining ring under the collar in a groove on the shock O.D. as stated. It is not a snap ring and isn't that visible until you collapse the collar. Here's a photo you can zoom-in on : http:...

Posted to Installed Warrior Modifications and accessories (Forum) by AlanH on 08-24-2008
Filed under: Eibach
Re: Rear Spring Change (Pics)

We've been down this road before [:0] Am i full of $%&t [ ] [?] With the 1/2" shorter 1000# Eibach spring adjusted to 7.25" preload the bike will sit at stock height! Read this thread in its entirety (Both Pages) http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36287&SearchTerms...

Posted to Installed Warrior Modifications and accessories (Forum) by AlanH on 04-24-2006
Filed under: Eibach
Re: RAM396 Lowering Kit Modified

scawein ... using the search feature i came up with this thread: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=49949 [ ] DragonRider ....Just my .02 but they look longer than RAM396's photos but i've been wrong before [:0] I assume you measured the stock links and made your adjustments accordingly...

Posted to Installed Warrior Modifications and accessories (Forum) by AlanH on 10-06-2007
Filed under: Eibach

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