Does any one know the correct length (centre to centre) for the rear shocks on a 175 Mini-Majesty the one with the chrome Godden frame.

It has been suggested to me that the rear-shocks originally fitted to this bike were taken fron the TY175.

Doesd any one know the correct length of original TY175 shocks please.

Now I just might get shot down in flames but without going and measuring I think 13.5 ins.

Next time in the workshop I will try to remember to check.

Check Falcon shocks website, it has a chart with the shock length of most trials bikes so the 175/200 Majesty may well be on there too.

Standard TY175 shocks when measured with the adjuster in the 3rd (middle of 5) position is 12.5 inches centre to centre, just checked in now I have 1 in my kitchen (dont ask)

Scott.

Thank you for the help guys but I am still not sure what the correct length of TY 175 shocks really was, some lists say 12.5 others 13.4.

Does any one have what they KNOW are original TY 175 shocks to measure please.

ScottT I think you are right at 12.5 centre to centre do you know for sure if the shocks you have were the originals,

The 13.4s make the back of the bike very high and the fork angle then looks all wrong.

As Woody pointed out the Falcon site has a chart, and while I was there I looked at TY175 and its 13.4. They build them to suit individual rider eg weight etc.

13.4. They build them to suit individual rider eg weight etc

The extended, free length is exactly that of course: no load. Only reaches there when rear wheel is in the air or very light.

Once loaded with bike and rider weight, the sag height will depend on weights and spring rate. So its quite possible a longer shock with softer spring and less preload will ride shorter than the other way around.

I have a 175 with no shocks at all-it just has these tubular thingies that hold the springs from falling off-so I am following the falcons/etc discussions of what to put on to actually have some damping. Tough to justify $300+ shocks on a $500 motorcycle, but they seem to be the most improvement for the money on vintage stuff.

kcj

ScottT I think you are right at 12.5 centre to centre do you know for sure if the shocks you have were the originals,

The 13.4s make the back of the bike very high and the fork angle then looks all wrong.

Yes im sure they are standard shocks, i have replaced them with 13.5 Betors and the back end looks to high now.

Have a look Here

Scott.

Just fitted new falcons and are without a doubt miles ahead of the Betors, taking into account prior mention of different results from same brand and rate shocks, in Australia we only reall can choose from Betors or Falcons so I have tried several Betors and all were simillar in dampening characteristics but falcons are smoother and definately give better tracking for rear end. just got too keep reciept away from wifey..