I have access to a machine shop so I had shims made for my SH's rear shock. Installed the 6mm one. I have a 4, 5, and 7 left if anyone wants them. I could probably get more if need be.

Anyway, they were made according to the drawing available on superhawk996.net. I have a couple questions though. I loosened the upper shock mount, lifted the bike on the side stand, and slid the shim into place. However, there is a lip on the frame so it only goes part of the way in before it hits. To those of you who have used these plans, did you run into the same thing? Is this ok? I cranked it down and it seems fine, im assuming the shim was designe dthat size so you can actually get ahold of it to install/remove, correct? Or is this not supposed to stick out at all?

Also, what is the correct torque spec for the upper shock mount?

I rode it with the 6mm shim installed, feels way better, bike seems to fit me better (6'4"). Nice option if you dont want to get your suspension done. In my case just until I get mine built.

I will post before and after pics as well.

 

A shim above the shock has nothing to do with suspension, everything to do with geometry.

 

i know this, but doing the suspension usually result ins in ride height adjustability or at least a longer shock like jamie's setup...

so... can you help me with my question?

 

He's right though. The ride height might feel better, but there are no advantages to the performance of the shock itself.

Nonetheless its a good idea and easy enough to do until you can get it set up right.

 

Deleting is cheating.

 

sorry not at the moment. The torque values are in the service manual which can be downloaded from the knowledge base here. If that specific bolt isnt listed you can search for a "standard" of the bolt that size. My bike is in a buddies garage torn apart so I cannot look at mine.