lineaway Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 How do you figure? 3.5" of rear sag and you suspect the front? A smaller front sprocket is on my list for sure. 9 or 10 tooth? You cannot measure sag until the suspension works together for starters. A 10 tooth would due as the 9 tooth was meant for 125`s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobytoo Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 I have tried the TRP--and would recommend it to anyone -- it has a couple things going for it that rieger and ohlins dont have-- 1...its fully rebuildable-- rieger is also rebuildable but has to go back to manufacturer to be done as they wont supply parts to anyone!-- this is a PAIN!--also rieger is small (which you may think is good!) but therefore has very little oil capacity and can change suspension characteristics with temperature..............!ohlins is supposedly rebuildable but no one has tool to recharge them! And the other thing is price--i got my TRP from lewisportUSA they sell the TRP for around $650 which for the extra $150 i would have any day over a rieger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Strange We had the Gas Gas one Ohlins rebuilt a couple of times with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobytoo Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 in UK i guess not a problem if they have the tool to do it-- in the US not quite so easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 in UK i guess not a problem if they have the tool to do it-- in the US not quite so easy! I believe it is just a needle valve. Did you ever ask Adrian at Lewisports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoebrian5 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Stu at jacks cycles rebuilds reigers. I went ahead and bought the used Reiger. I'll report back when I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffsgasgas Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Go for an 11t on your front sprocket not 9t. The dog bones and delta linkage is different. There are these two things that many many riders forget about when it comes to suspension. They are located between your calves and your thigh... your knees are the best suspension you have. If you don't bend them to get out of the way of the bike then no amount of money and technology will help. The more you bend your knees the better off you are. When you see a trials bicycle conquer a rock that looks impossible on a trials motorcycle and they have zero suspension you can only credit their knees. Bend them. Get used to touching your a.. on the rear fender and lowering your self to the seat. Then spend the money. I know you have already purchased but don't burn out or substitue technology for skill. Its a trap that a lot fall into. --Biff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoebrian5 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Got the Reiger installed today. Bolted right in. Turns out my Eco had a Sachs shock installed. It appears to be blown with leaking oil. Might be from the exhaust but I don't think so. Going to take a closer look today with the spring off The bike feels much more lively.. Like completely different. Looking forward to going out later today to see how it feels for actual riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 That looks like too much lube from the chain has flyed up round the old shock. Good choice with the Reiger, The 2 way adjustable one is the best production shock you can get! Even with the std linkage will be a huge improvement. A decent shock is not just for advanced riders, A beginner will benefit more from a bike that holds the line better on loose rocks and slippery roots. Enjoy Buddy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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