Hey Sasquatch!

Miguel Sanchez · 04-20-2012, 08:13 PM

The Shock Fairy came today:

Do you folks know the Shock Fairy? He looks like this:

Thanks man!

Install and ride report to follow...

peterman · 04-20-2012, 11:01 PM

no!
you install,,ride, test, and then report.
cuts out all that back and forth bullshitski,,
fit 'em up, ride 'em, and then,,,,piss a big hole in my wallet!

if you like it,,gouge my eyes out, and we can start a fund for the blind,,you are in for twenty aren't you?
can I git some for my KLR?
hey Jay,,you might wanna police the response actions,,not just let ANY fuggin BODY post stuff like this,,,just sayin,,riff and raff,,YMMV?

Road Rash · 04-21-2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterman

no!
you install,,ride, test, and then report.
cuts out all that back and forth bullshitski,,
fit 'em up, ride 'em, and then,,,,piss a big hole in my wallet!

if you like it,,gouge my eyes out, and we can start a fund for the blind,,you are in for twenty aren't you?
can I git some for my KLR?
hey Jay,,you might wanna police the response actions,,not just let ANY fuggin BODY post stuff like this,,,just sayin,,riff and raff,,YMMV?

Hey OC.....................I sure hope that you have been taking notes

Ladybug0048 · 04-21-2012, 07:06 AM

I know the shock fairy but more important - - - the Superbug

knows the shock fairy and loves him

Miguel Sanchez · 04-28-2012, 10:33 AM

Ok, the install is done - and no, it doesn't take typically take me 8 days to install a pair of shocks on a bike... I got distracted by a lot of beer along the way

. Plus, I changed the oil, installed a new battery, adjusted the valves, changed the final drive oil, and greased the sidestand. That has GOT to be an 8-day job! Oh yeah, I built a new clutch cable for an old KDX200 in there sometime as well.

Anyway, took the White Elephant for a little 45 mile rip this morning on pavement/gravel/dirt/sand/more pavement. First impression is a pair of words I haven't used (or resembled) since I was in my 20's - firm and smooth. Corners happen better and faster with a nice firm ride that is not harsh or stuttery. Dirt road whoops are very well dealt with (for a 525 lb bike, anyway ;-). All of this is with the rear preload backed off to minimum, leaving me with room to preload for the wife and all 50 lbs of her shit!

I love it - thanks Shock Fairy!!

effensteve · 04-29-2012, 07:37 PM

can somebody post the shock fairy pic to the boise thread, I couldn't figure out how and I'm sure theres more over there that would like to see it

oldmonkeybut · 06-16-2012, 09:45 AM

The shock faerie found the Monkeyranch. Woo Hoo!! new Boingers for the Battlestar.

It didn't even take eight days to get it done.

Biggest pain in the butt was having to remove the Engine protection cage and the lower rear shock bolt was a bastard.

Thanks Sasquatch!!!

oldmonkeybut · 06-16-2012, 09:59 AM

Thanks Suspension Faerie!

He made it through the Gauntlet guarding the monkeyranch unscathed...

wibby · 06-16-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmonkeybut

wibby · 06-16-2012, 10:15 AM

Hope the pear spilling is good to me this year, the Wee's rear shock lost all it's rebound

oldmonkeybut · 06-16-2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibby

Hope the pear spilling is good to me this year, the Wee's rear shock lost all it's rebound

I had an excess of rebound with very little damping to keep it in check, think Pogo Stick. The original spring rate wasn't up to snuff for my "full growed" stature or for the metric ton of crap I pile on either.

I too hope you have a great Pear Spilling year.

wibby · 06-16-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmonkeybut

I had an excess of rebound with very little damping to keep it in check, think Pogo Stick. The original spring rate wasn't up to snuff for my "full growed" stature or for the metric ton of crap I pile on either.

I too hope you have a great Pear Spilling year.

BTDT

Mine's not too bad with just me but a fat chick on the back and it gets a bit bouncy

oldmonkeybut · 06-17-2012, 09:37 AM

125 mile test ride is in the books. Two up with minimal extra crap. Why didn't I do this upgrade sooner? Noticeable difference in ride and handling. The bike stays planted in the corners and doesn't wallow and wander around. When you hit a bump it absorbs it and you don't feel it three times like before. I hit a piece of sunken pavement last night and launched us airborn, Other than scaring the shit out of Monkeywife the launch and landing were supple and totally controllable.

Two words describe these shocks....."Altar Boy!".

04-20-2012, 08:13 PM	#1
Miguel Sanchez ^OP Whatever... Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Bend(over), OR Oddometer: 483	Hey Sasquatch! The Shock Fairy came today: Do you folks know the Shock Fairy? He looks like this: Thanks man! Install and ride report to follow... __________________ - Miguel 01 GS1150, 02 WR426F, 04 XR650L, 04 315R, 04 CRF230F, 81 R100RT (S), 56 G80CS, 87 MT11, 71 TS185, 74 98SR, 74 99RT, 76 TL250, 73 CB350F, 70 MX125, 80 DR400, 80 RS175, 80 RS250, 78 XR75, 74 RD350, 70 CT70, 06 Monster 620 Dark, and about a dozen more I can't think of right now...

04-20-2012, 11:01 PM	#2
peterman cop magnet Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Springfield,,,,like the Simpsons,,,orygun Oddometer: 10,984	no! you install,,ride, test, and then report. cuts out all that back and forth bullshitski,, fit 'em up, ride 'em, and then,,,,piss a big hole in my wallet! if you like it,,gouge my eyes out, and we can start a fund for the blind,,you are in for twenty aren't you? can I git some for my KLR? hey Jay,,you might wanna police the response actions,,not just let ANY fuggin BODY post stuff like this,,,just sayin,,riff and raff,,YMMV? __________________ peterman ___________________________ A friend is someone who reaches out to touch your hand,,and touches your heart.

04-21-2012, 07:06 AM	#4
Ladybug0048 Bug Sister Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane Valley, WA (the dry side of the mountains) Oddometer: 8,586	I know the shock fairy but more important - - - the Superbug knows the shock fairy and loves him __________________ 2013 Hells Canyon/Wallowa Valley Gathering: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843668 "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." - Judy Garland

04-28-2012, 10:33 AM	#5
Miguel Sanchez ^OP Whatever... Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Bend(over), OR Oddometer: 483	Update Ok, the install is done - and no, it doesn't take typically take me 8 days to install a pair of shocks on a bike... I got distracted by a lot of beer along the way . Plus, I changed the oil, installed a new battery, adjusted the valves, changed the final drive oil, and greased the sidestand. That has GOT to be an 8-day job! Oh yeah, I built a new clutch cable for an old KDX200 in there sometime as well. Anyway, took the White Elephant for a little 45 mile rip this morning on pavement/gravel/dirt/sand/more pavement. First impression is a pair of words I haven't used (or resembled) since I was in my 20's - firm and smooth. Corners happen better and faster with a nice firm ride that is not harsh or stuttery. Dirt road whoops are very well dealt with (for a 525 lb bike, anyway ;-). All of this is with the rear preload backed off to minimum, leaving me with room to preload for the wife and all 50 lbs of her shit! I love it - thanks Shock Fairy!! __________________ - Miguel 01 GS1150, 02 WR426F, 04 XR650L, 04 315R, 04 CRF230F, 81 R100RT (S), 56 G80CS, 87 MT11, 71 TS185, 74 98SR, 74 99RT, 76 TL250, 73 CB350F, 70 MX125, 80 DR400, 80 RS175, 80 RS250, 78 XR75, 74 RD350, 70 CT70, 06 Monster 620 Dark, and about a dozen more I can't think of right now...

06-16-2012, 09:45 AM	#7
oldmonkeybut Laredo Sanchez Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Western Rain county, Oregon Oddometer: 1,612	The shock faerie found the Monkeyranch. Woo Hoo!! new Boingers for the Battlestar. It didn't even take eight days to get it done. Biggest pain in the butt was having to remove the Engine protection cage and the lower rear shock bolt was a bastard. Thanks Sasquatch!!! __________________ Laredo Sanchez

04-29-2012, 07:37 PM	#6
effensteve Enjoying the ride Joined: Feb 2010 Location: The far east (of Oregon) Oddometer: 301	can somebody post the shock fairy pic to the boise thread, I couldn't figure out how and I'm sure theres more over there that would like to see it

06-16-2012, 09:59 AM	#8
oldmonkeybut Laredo Sanchez Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Western Rain county, Oregon Oddometer: 1,612	Thanks Suspension Faerie! He made it through the Gauntlet guarding the monkeyranch unscathed... __________________ Laredo Sanchez

06-16-2012, 10:15 AM	#10
wibby BrotherFromAnotherMother Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Grass Pants Orygun Oddometer: 10,238	Hope the pear spilling is good to me this year, the Wee's rear shock lost all it's rebound __________________ '05 DL650 '92 KDX200

06-17-2012, 09:37 AM	#13
oldmonkeybut Laredo Sanchez Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Western Rain county, Oregon Oddometer: 1,612	125 mile test ride is in the books. Two up with minimal extra crap. Why didn't I do this upgrade sooner? Noticeable difference in ride and handling. The bike stays planted in the corners and doesn't wallow and wander around. When you hit a bump it absorbs it and you don't feel it three times like before. I hit a piece of sunken pavement last night and launched us airborn, Other than scaring the shit out of Monkeywife the launch and landing were supple and totally controllable. Two words describe these shocks....."Altar Boy!". __________________ Laredo Sanchez

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