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Originally Posted by two wheels 03 (Post 132689)

Ah, thanks for the correct info - I will look into what links are available.

I want to get back the ride height i lose when loaded without having the spring wound right up.
The metal mule/Scorpion system has greatly improved ground clearance but I think that the swing arm could touch the pipe as it passes round the frame whan loaded and hitting bumps. Any body else found this problem?

Thanks for the replies

I have Kev's 74mm links on my R in Spain to cope with the ruts and rocks off-road there but I have the X 85mm on my R in the UK as I do mostly roads here. Part of my reasons for the raising links and the Kev fork spacers is my weight of 23 stones (was nearly 27 stones last year). The extra weight does make the middle of the bike sit a little lower and avoids the chain eating the lower chain roller which can happen when you raise the rear suspension.

Ok Motonacio,

So I'm 95kgs (15st ish) the load and extra components is 49kgs (7st ish) so total of 144kgs (22st).

I guess kevs links would work, especially if i lowered the bottom roller?

That's real relevant info,

cheers

The bottom roller is not easily adjustable as standard but you can make a bracket to give different positions - which needs to be done with the appropriate loading and the chain adjustment to suit - remember the effect of full suspension travel on the chain/roller/exhaust/swing-arm set up.

Sorry if that's a bit long-winded but it does make a difference not hearing the chain clattering on a long trip.