John J. Peloquin wrote:
>
> Dear Gregg,
>
> On Tue, 24 Mar 1998, Baker, G. wrote:
>
> =%O After installing new rear springs on my 68B I noticed the frame(which is
> =%Obare)
> =%Owas not low enough for the shock arms or the rebound straps to attach to
>the
> =%Oaxel.
>
> The exact same situation pertained when I recently replaced the shocks on
> my 70 B-GT. I used the GT springs (one additional leaf or so I am told).
>
> =%OAfter letting it sit for months I put some weight on the back (2 large
>boys)
> =%Oand
> =%Owas able to spring it enough to attach both.
>
> I had two of my neighbors and my wife (who isn't very big, but was
> standing there anyway) sit in the back before I could attach the strap.
>
> =%OThe rebound strap is TIGHT.
>
> The strap is TIGHT on my car too. And it worries me too!!!
>
> =%OIs this
> =%Othe way it should be?
>
> I don't know if it is either, I hope we can get the opinions of those who
> are "in the know" out there on this issue.
>
> =%OI don't see an alternative other than messing with
> =%Othe new
> =%Osprings and I think that would be bad.
> =%OThanks for the time in response.
> =%OGregg Baker
> =%O
I had no problem that I can recall in re-fitting the straps after I replaced
the rear
springs on my CB roadster with RB springs (i.e. stiffer). Are you sure you
have the rear
linkage angled backwards and not forwards?
PaulH.
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