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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: knotty on August 01, 2006, 07:43:47 am

Title: 1998 5500 smart shock
Post by: knotty on August 01, 2006, 07:43:47 am

hi all
could any body tell  me a good replacement for my rear smart shock that will involve no tinkering with frame
thanks knotty

Title: Re: 1998 5500 smart shock
Post by: shovelon on August 01, 2006, 08:33:55 am

Risse Racing,

 Thier genesis is cheap and light. Thier astro 5 a good mid level shock and economical. Thier Terminator is as good as they get.

 All are available in 8.25 inch i2i.

Terry

Title: Re: 1998 5500 smart shock
Post by: Matno on August 01, 2006, 10:54:51 am

I think I've seen a Swinger 3-way mounted on a carbon frame with no modification. I had to modify my swingarm on my aluminum 5000 to fit one on, but I think the carbon 5500 frames have just enough clearance on the upper mounting plates to mount it in the opposite direction from how I have it mounted (mine's really "upside down" - not that it matters).

I could be wrong.

I am also a fan of the Risse Astro 5. Good shock.

Title: Re: 1998 5500 smart shock
Post by: Thunderchild on August 02, 2006, 11:19:37 am

I have a fox RC on my Oz.  No frame tinkering was involved.  I did make the spacers though.  My eye to eye shock length is 1/4 inch shorter then the Noleen.  I have more travel and it did not affect the bike in any detectable way.  Longer eye to eye lengths required tinkering.  

Thunderchild

Title: Re: 1998 5500 smart shock
Post by: paul on August 02, 2006, 10:44:18 pm

Hi knotty,

I can't help you, but I'm looking for a smart shock. Would you sell yours, as soon as you got a replacement for it?

Paul

Title: Re: 1998 5500 smart shock
Post by: Carbon_Angus on August 04, 2006, 03:40:04 am

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Risse Racing,

 Thier genesis is cheap and light. Thier astro 5 a good mid level shock and economical. Thier Terminator is as good as they get.

 All are available in 8.25 inch i2i.

Terry

Terry, you have a genesis or what, I can't remember!
Angus

Title: Re: 1998 5500 smart shock
Post by: shovelon on August 04, 2006, 04:03:32 am

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Terry, you have a genesis or what, I can't remember!
Angus

Angus,

I have the genesis on my crosslinks. It is stupid lite, and fit perfect. I have had it back to Risse for revalving twice so to make it more plush because it has no external adjusment. I did notice a difference to my liking both times. Now I just need to get past the breakin period. BUT IT WORKS!

I cannot say enough good things about the qualilty, price and customer service. It does help to live close by also.

Terry