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Upper Shock mount question

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Trigger:
I changed a set a couple of weeks ago. OEM Honda on the left, aftermarket on the right  ;)



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Mikep328:
Wow, quite a difference in the rubber bush length...Great info, thanks guys!  I'll measure the top mount thickness and go from there re any spacers necessary!

Trigger:
When spacing out aftermarket shocks with washers, make sure that the bottom of the shock is lined up with the swinging arm mount and not forced to the side. This results in leaking shocks very soon.  ;)
If fitting replacement OEM rubbers they just central themselves as the rubber gives .

Mikep328:
I measured the bushing width on the new shocks - 25mm - so pretty close to the OEM bushing in the photo.  Not sure whether to bother with any spacers at all...

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
As Graham has said might be worth checking the vertical alignment anyway.

I did this by having both  dampers disconnected at the bottom. I fitted the top of the damper & tightened it up then checked if the buttom bracket aligned closely with the swing arm. If it is a long way out you can see the dampers are out of alignment by eye. Getting it right will prevent premature wear or leaks from the dampers as Graham has said.

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