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Old 19-02-2012, 11:07 PM   #1
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Just curious as to how high you could get away with jumping a wpb 140 crf 70 on standard suspension? I way just a shade under 12 stone. I know the best way is to go a try but you cant beat pearls of wisdom anybody have a clue,cheers.
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Old 19-02-2012, 11:09 PM   #2
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Re: How high?

on the standard suspension? 2 feet maybe
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Old 19-02-2012, 11:14 PM   #3
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Re: How high?

to flat landing? not very!

with a decent landing, go as big as your balls will let you
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Old 19-02-2012, 11:15 PM   #4
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It must go more than 2 feet surely.
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Old 19-02-2012, 11:16 PM   #5
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It must be more than that surely?
Standard suspension is horrendous mate.
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Old 19-02-2012, 11:17 PM   #6
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Re: How high?

No!! My stock shock broke as i was rounding the sheep up at home so not very high!!!
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Old 19-02-2012, 11:23 PM   #7
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Re: How high?

looks like an upgrade is on the cards when ive got some spare cash.Dont fancy cutting my day short for a broken shock.
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Old 19-02-2012, 11:25 PM   #8
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Get a dnm full adjust 1000lbs shock dont bother with fast ace
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Old 19-02-2012, 11:26 PM   #9
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Whats wrong with fast ace?
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Old 20-02-2012, 08:14 AM   #10
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on my wpb,the standard shock lasted a while.were on my xlr lasted one ride,before it blew. no damping what so ever. standard is crap. upgrade
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