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Old 05-16-2021, 06:49 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by TxTaoRider View Post
Yes. It measures 8.0" not including compressing the top out spring, so the 8.5"-8.6" that honda specs (depending on source material) is about right including their travel added. The new damper tubes measured about 1.5" (actually 1.45") longer than the factory dampers.

In theory, since it's over 20% in additional travel, you can go 20% less in spring pressure with the same bottoming resistance.
That would definitely make it a better off.road bike. Not sure if I will be doing this particular upgrade, but it is pretty sweet. I like seeing other people do mad scientist experiments
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