replacing rear shocks

atomsplitter · May 6, 2025

Actually Idaho Red the rake is unaffected by longer rear shocks. What is affected is trail measurement. The taller rear shock will shorten trail (that's a measurement of front axle center on the ground to the centerline of the fork leg projected to the ground) and provide faster turn in. The max length you can go to is 13.5" eye to eye on the rear shocks. The shaft drive won't accomodate any longer shocks than that. If you don't need the taller seat height stay with the 12.5" shocks. If you go shorter shocks your trail values get longer and the turn in gets slower, plus you get limited travel so usually a harsher ride with heavier springs to keep from bottoming the shocks. My Bobber's rear shock has 3.25" of travel, the OEM shock with its limp spring would bottom out going over a #2 pencil with my lard butt in the seat.

Tripps · May 6, 2025

atomsplitter said:
I've replaced shocks on about avery bike I've owned and over the years I learned an important lesson, don't compromise. If you want a better ride, pay for it. On my Rocket I put Hagon's on it. Great shocks. Replaced the fork springs with progressive springs to improve the front as well. On my T-120 Race Tech's on the back with progressive springs in the front including preload adjusters, on my Bobber Black Ohlins in back (and put Matris full emulators in the front). My spine is worth the money I spend to save it (the Bobber alone was over $2000). If you go cheap you don't get the quality and it will not be as adjustable as you may desire. Go with rebuildable kit for the long term and you will be happier in the end (at least the part you sit on).

Bobber rear suspension going in:

Bobber's front suspension after Monkey Moto fitted Matris emulators (fully adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping):

My T-120 with upgraded rear suspension better fork springs and fork preload adjusters:

The only bike I have with really good suspension equipment from the factory, my 98 Trophy 1200:

I also went with Hagon Nitro and Progressive springs on my Touring, big improvement. ( but it's still a pig, lol)

Kevin frazier · May 7, 2025

Tripps said:
I also went with Hagon Nitro and Progressive springs on my Touring, big improvement. ( but it's still a pig, lol)

A 265hp pig ! No, a bull in china shop maybe

Tripps · May 7, 2025

My buddy used to call her Matilda, he said she's a little wide in the ass, but she's a good girl

Dr.D · May 11, 2025

I used Traxxion front and Racetech rears. I helped the bike a lot. I need good suspensions on these rough mountain roads.

Ishrub · May 11, 2025

Tripps said:
My buddy used to call her Matilda, he said she's a little wide in the ass, but she's a good girl

F-ck knows if your Matilda can dance or wether I would want to sleep with her but she wouldn''t fit in my 'swag' anyway!!

Waltzing Matilda the alternative Aussie anthem

Waltzing Matilda - Wikipedia

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Typical lyrics

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There are no official lyrics to "Waltzing Matilda" and slight variations can be found in different sources.[92] The following lyrics are the Cowan version published as sheet music in early 1903.[93]

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong
Under the shade of a coolibah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited till his "Billy" boiled,[81]
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me."

Chorus:
Waltzing Matilda, waltzing Matilda,
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me,
And he sang as he watched and waited till his "Billy" boiled,[a]
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me."

Down came a jumbuck to drink at that billabong,
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee,
And he sang as he shovedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waltzing_Matilda#cite_note-95 that jumbuck in his tucker bag,
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me."

(Chorus)

Up rode the squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred.
Down came the troopers, one, two, and three.
"Whose is that jumbuck[c] you've got in your tucker bag?
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me."

(Chorus)

Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong.
"You'll never catch me alive!" said he
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong:
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me."

(Chorus)

The lyrics contain many distinctively Australian English words, some now rarely used outside the song. These include:

Waltzingderived from the German term auf der Walz, which means to travel while working as a craftsman and learn new techniques from other masters.[94]Matildaa romantic term for a swagman's bundle. See below, "Waltzing Matilda".Waltzing Matildafrom the above terms, "to waltz Matilda" is to travel with a swag, that is, with all one's belongings on one's back wrapped in a blanket or cloth. The exact origins of the term "Matilda" are disputed; one fanciful derivation states that when swagmen met each other at their gatherings, there were rarely women to dance with. Nonetheless, they enjoyed a dance and so danced with their swags, which was given a woman's name. However, this appears to be influenced by the word "waltz", hence the introduction of dancing. It seems more likely that, as a swagman's only companion, the swag came to be personified as a female.The National Library of Australia states:Matilda is an old Teutonic female name meaning "mighty battle maid". This may have informed the use of "Matilda" as a slang term to mean a de facto wife who accompanied a wanderer. In the Australian bush a man's swag was regarded as a sleeping partner, hence his "Matilda". (Letter to Rt. Hon. Sir Winston Churchill, KG from Harry Hastings Pearce, 19 February 1958. Harry Pearce Papers, NLA Manuscript Collection, MS2765)[failed verification][95]In Germany the terms "Waltzing Matilda" have a very specific meaning:It refers to the tradition where craftsmen, after having completed their apprenticeship, spend 3 years away from their hometown, travelling on minimal budget, working in many places in order to acquire experience and master their craft. See Journeyman Years for a detailed description. In this context, (Walz) or (auf der Walz) refers to this activity. And (Mathilda) is the patron saint of the road, looking after the men (and women), helping them but sometimes dealing harsh lessons.Hence (Waltzing Matilda) would refer to the activity of a journey man traveling the road, only carrying a simple swag.

Tripps · May 11, 2025

She is a mighty battle maid alright.

Ishrub · May 11, 2025

Tripps said:
She is a mighty battle maid alright.

I'm amazed some of you actually read my longwinded waffles!

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