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    Q: Rear shock RD07A specifications?

    Can someone tell me the lengt of the shock between the mounting holes (c/c)?
    Also what diameter are the holes?
    Spring rate, anyone knows?

    Thanks! /Kjell

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    Re: Q: Rear shock RD07A specifications?

    with or without the spring? mine with spring still attached and on max setting is 38.5 cm. the bolts are 10mm each

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    Re: Q: Rear shock RD07A specifications?

    Quote Originally Posted by desertjoe View Post
    with or without the spring? mine with spring still attached and on max setting is 38.5 cm. the bolts are 10mm each
    Thanks Desert-Joe!

    I'm investigating if there are other bikes that have shocks that could be used for the @

    I have to start with the mechanical dimensions, and then move on to spring rates and damping caracteristics.

    //Kjell

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    Re: Q: Rear shock RD07A specifications?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kjell Lindberg View Post
    Thanks Desert-Joe!

    I'm investigating if there are other bikes that have shocks that could be used for the @

    I have to start with the mechanical dimensions, and then move on to spring rates and damping caracteristics.

    //Kjell

    the RD07 shock is about 5cm longer than the RD03/4
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