Raising RX3 (or how long are the different suspension linkage options?)

SenselessOverloadi · 03-04-2019, 07:31 PM

I've been riding a ludicrously overloaded RX3 (over 200kg of riders and luggage...) for around 10000 miles now and the constant bottoming out is starting to get to become an issue. By that i mean the airbox fasteners are very exposed and liable to come out at any time.

I think the best solution is to fit a longer and stronger shock. But, I'm not gonna do that. Instead i think i will get the drag link shortened. Could a vertically challenged individual who has bought the lowering kit be kind enough to measure how long their drag link is?

SenselessOverloadi · 03-05-2019, 11:12 AM

I also emailed CSC and the answer is:

A 3/4" longer drag link drops the bike 1". I'll probably try and get the link shortened by around 1/2". I think making it much shorter than that could cause clearance issues.

Vtrover · 03-05-2019, 12:11 PM

i have a standard drop link which i would pass along to you if you need it, also i have for sale the upgraded tall seat for sale!

SenselessOverloadi · 03-05-2019, 12:43 PM

Sorry mate I'm in the arse end of Patagonia, I'm just gonna remove the current (standard) drop link, chop it up and get someone to weld it.

elevatorman · 03-05-2019, 01:24 PM

Hey, how much for the tall seat?

Vtrover · 03-05-2019, 01:56 PM

@elevatorman make me an offer? shipping at your expense!

rjmorel · 03-05-2019, 02:18 PM

Senseless, I take it you've already tightened up your preload on the rear shock? That's what I did to keep from bottoming when I'm loaded down. rj

calvarez · 03-05-2019, 02:17 PM

If you are bottoming out and overloaded, the correct answer is a stronger spring with more shock damping, not changing the lengths of things. More preload might help also, but spring weight is based on load, and damping is based on both spring weight and load.

SenselessOverloadi · 03-05-2019, 03:23 PM

Yup well aware of how i should do it (as i said in the OP) but parts availability is not great here.

Already cranked up the preload, but used a rock and a screwdriver and now the preload adjuster is not in great shape. I could theory wind it further as there's more thread left on the pre-load adjuster, but I don't have the tools and its already pretty high.

Orlando texas · 03-06-2019, 10:01 AM

I did the same adjust the spring tighter and put a little air in the valve and a aluminum plate where tire rubs works good we're always 2 people on bike and we're not light haha

03-04-2019, 07:31 PM	#1
SenselessOverloadi Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 12	Raising RX3 (or how long are the different suspension linkage options?) I've been riding a ludicrously overloaded RX3 (over 200kg of riders and luggage...) for around 10000 miles now and the constant bottoming out is starting to get to become an issue. By that i mean the airbox fasteners are very exposed and liable to come out at any time. I think the best solution is to fit a longer and stronger shock. But, I'm not gonna do that. Instead i think i will get the drag link shortened. Could a vertically challenged individual who has bought the lowering kit be kind enough to measure how long their drag link is?
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03-05-2019, 12:11 PM	#3
Vtrover Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: jamaica ,vt Posts: 9	drop link i have a standard drop link which i would pass along to you if you need it, also i have for sale the upgraded tall seat for sale!
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03-05-2019, 01:24 PM	#5
elevatorman Join Date: May 2017 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 25	tall seat Hey, how much for the tall seat?
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03-05-2019, 01:56 PM	#6
Vtrover Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: jamaica ,vt Posts: 9	seat @elevatorman make me an offer? shipping at your expense!
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03-05-2019, 02:18 PM	#7
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Senseless, I take it you've already tightened up your preload on the rear shock? That's what I did to keep from bottoming when I'm loaded down. rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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03-05-2019, 11:12 AM	#2
SenselessOverloadi Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 12	I also emailed CSC and the answer is: A 3/4" longer drag link drops the bike 1". I'll probably try and get the link shortened by around 1/2". I think making it much shorter than that could cause clearance issues.
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03-05-2019, 12:43 PM	#4
SenselessOverloadi Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 12	Sorry mate I'm in the arse end of Patagonia, I'm just gonna remove the current (standard) drop link, chop it up and get someone to weld it.
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03-05-2019, 02:17 PM	#8
calvarez Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 334	If you are bottoming out and overloaded, the correct answer is a stronger spring with more shock damping, not changing the lengths of things. More preload might help also, but spring weight is based on load, and damping is based on both spring weight and load.
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03-05-2019, 03:23 PM	#9
SenselessOverloadi Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 12	Yup well aware of how i should do it (as i said in the OP) but parts availability is not great here. Already cranked up the preload, but used a rock and a screwdriver and now the preload adjuster is not in great shape. I could theory wind it further as there's more thread left on the pre-load adjuster, but I don't have the tools and its already pretty high.
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03-06-2019, 10:01 AM	#10
Orlando texas Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 11	I did the same adjust the spring tighter and put a little air in the valve and a aluminum plate where tire rubs works good we're always 2 people on bike and we're not light haha
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