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racer7x
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PostPosted: March 26, 2007, 7:24 am    Post subject: Shocks
Does any one have any input or past experience on shock length for a tracker type build.
I am using the stock swingarm and 120/19in tire. I think I would like to use about 14in. Any ideas where to find a set??

This may be a good entry for the "Build-Off". I am at bare frame right now.
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Cafe_Shop
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PostPosted: March 26, 2007, 11:11 am    Post subject: Re: Shocks
I think you'll want a 13.5" shock. I'm running 14.5" shocks but my swing arm is extended by 1.5"
Try Loud Fast and Ugly for the shocks.
www.loudfastugly.com/
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tracker79
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PostPosted: March 31, 2007, 8:48 am    Post subject: Re: Shocks
It will depend on your license plate clearance. I had a set of 13.5" redwings i got from Omars with about 4" of clearance, first bump off road and my plates were pointing the other way. I run a set off a xr500 honda, with progressive springs they are 15.5" and that gives me close to 6" from my plates. I`m 215lb. so your weight and spring weight may vary. 4" of clearance would probaly been fine on the street.
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