Moped Suspension.

Discussion in 'General Tuning' started by Jonnymarrw00t, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    I've watched a few tuning videos lately on YouTube and noticed a few people are using rigid bars for there rear suspension. What is the point of this ? Surely it just makes it handle like shit and vibrate ?
     
  2. tErr0

    tErr0 Administrator Staff Member

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    It's normally when bikes have been stretched out for sprinting. It ends up so you need a really long shock so it's much easier and cheaper just to put a straight bar instead. They sprint a tiny distance as well so it isn't a huge deal.
     
  3. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    Ahh right I see now. I thought it was a stupid idea but I see now :)
     
  4. benny1985

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    i fort the same jonny to a tryed a sprint ped and now i can see why as it helps getting the power to the rear wheel and not losting some of the force into the rear shock to
     
  5. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    Most the people round my way just have a exhaust and do 70mph (aparently). lol.
     
  6. benny1985

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    was that be for or after they was off there face or dreaming :lol:
    speedos can read well off as i know with my old zip sp 1998 model used to say i was doing 60mph+ tho was only doing 51 at a push :lol:
     
  7. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    I know all this. I try tell them this but they're sure they do o_O Even when I go past them they say they was doing 70 :confused:. in a 30 ? lol.
     
  8. benny1985

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    its funny i think when you know your right but they will not have any of it
     
  9. Jonnymarrw00t

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