Unbranded adjustable shocks

OLD CT

OLD CT

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IMG_0097.jpg IMG_0098.jpg IMG_0101.jpg Picked these up and installed to test, they have compression and rebound adjustments and so far I like them.
I also purchased a spring removal tool as they will be real easy to remove the springs for painting purposes.
Black of course! Check out the bump stop, I took a pic just sitting on the bike ''2nd pic'' and turning around to take a pic, to see how far they moved. Then, I took a 10 minute ride finding a few dips small pot holes and 2 speed tables that I hit at 35 or so. 3rd pic. ;)

They come with 12mm eyes, ''top and bottom'' that the upper mounts already are. They measure 330mm and come with the lower 10mm bushings for a direct fit for the bottom. (y) These would look great ''as is'' on a 1979 CT70.

I set the spring compression to the lightest and the rebound has 22 clicks,so I set that right in the middle at 11 clicks.
 
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cjpayne

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I think your HK0 looks awesome OC.
Yeah, black would look good on it. Do you think some VHT gloss black would work?
 
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69ST

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They don't look bad on your CEG machine, either. I can all but guarantee that those springs are powder coated; that may not play nice with paint. Removing PC is a nightmare, you don't want the springs heated to 850F. Might be able to just have them coated, in black, over the yellow...if you can't find a shop that uses methylene chloride to remove PC.
 
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I am going to bring them to a powder coater when the 34T sprocket arrives, and see if he can do both. If not spray bomb it is. I did a 30 mile tour with only one stop as I was doing 60 mph for 9 miles on Route 21. It's a 55 speed limit, no one does 55 though. The oil temp hit the beginning of the red zone. So I cooled it off at a gas station and only had to go 35 mph for the rest of the ride.
 
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See what I mean about sustained speeds and peak oil temp? It's basic physics. What's not obvious is the tremendous power increase, with speed. Going from 50 to 60mph takes 60% more horsepower...which generates 60% more heat. I've ridden at similar speeds for stretches over 30 miles. Few have yet accumulated the road mileage, which is why I share my experience & insight.

I really like that G`Craft oil cooler. It's clean, "honest bling"/functional art...just what you'd expect from them, top-quality product. I have wondered about the cooling capacity...still do.

The motor in my red bike has at least double the finned surface area of yours...and still requires a small cooler to keep peak oil temps under control, under extreme conditions. On the hottest days, ambient air temp in the 90s, I typically see 102C peak...unless I get a tank of fuel containing more goat piss than usual. There have been a few occasions where the dipstick registered 108C...the engine felt weak and fuel consumption increased by ~20%. That all returned to normal with the next fill-up. It's useful information, part of my survival strategy. Perhaps it'll be helpful to you, and others, as well.

There's a significant unknown variable here, your motor is likely capable of making 30% more peak hp. And, if your're dealing with a significant grade, 60mph may require more than 50mph on the flat...IOW my setup wouldn't be able to reach that same speed. That would mean dealing with more gross heat generation. IOW this isn't exactly apples-to-apples, unless an equalizing factor is used...and that can only be done on your end...observation + trial & error testing.

Have you considered "pc chrome" for the sprocket & springs? It looks like soft-polished aluminum. Only downside is that, due to setup, it costs more than black. That's why my shock springs still wear the factory black...I've been too cheap...
 
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I can say, I am not 100 percent sure how many miles I put on it since I rebuilt the engine. I do know it never reached this temp until this virgin, long, high speed ride. I was watching and looking down as I was riding, seeing it slowly climb. It was pretty hot yesterday, mid 80's. At least I knew better and to watch out for it, that it might get hot.

I am aware when you do long high speed rides, that is the time to really watch it. I didn't like sitting at a gas station in Newark though. :rolleyes: LOL! Close to the Prudential Center. I am going to continue to monitor it and give it some more easy miles before I attempt that type of ride again. After the cool down it stayed in check doing 35mph for the last 20 miles of the trip. Before the trip, I did a fresh oil change with Valvoline 20/50 in it.

I like the Takegawa black 33T that's on it now, it blends right in and doesn't grab the eye. I never have to clean the side of it, like a silver sprocket. I was very happy with the black springs from the old shocks also. Just a preference thing.
 
Adam-NLV

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cjpayne said:
I think your HK0 looks awesome OC.
Yeah, black would look good on it. Do you think some VHT gloss black would work?
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I agree, i always luved the CEG bikes. But here's a surprise, I think the Bright yellow shocks look good on it, i would leave em as they are'.:sneaky:

As far as heating up at ~Wot, it reminds me of my V8 Ford. it could only do near Wot for about 20 minutes or so, after that it would slowly start heating up. I guess after certain higher speeds, a big oil cooler is needed which i wasn't running on that stock 289.
 
OLD CT

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It's 59 degrees at 6:30 a.m., I wish I could go for a ride right now to see the difference. Too bad I have to leave for work.:D
 
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69ST

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Black, silver, yellow...they all look good on a CEG bike. The (sadly NLA) shocks on my daily rider are black and Pat is right, they are easy to keep looking clean. Given my druthers, those springs would be chrome plated...and that's the part that matters, it's strictly about owner preference.

OLD CT said:
It's 59 degrees at 6:30 a.m., I wish I could go for a ride right now to see the difference. Too bad I have to leave for work.:D
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That's worth testing and you shouldn't have to wait long for an opportune time, summer's over in a few days. For comparison purposes...
in ~85F+ ambient air temps, I typically see oil temp spike (either stoplight grand prix...2-3 miles @ mid 50 speeds, or steady cruising in the mid-to-high 50s) right around 100C +/-2C. With ambient air temps in the mid-60s, it's tough pushing the thermometer needle above 90C.With a crankcase full of 20W50, the added drag can be felt.

Adam-NLV said:
As far as heating up at ~Wot, it reminds me of my V8 Ford. it could only do near Wot for about 20 minutes or so, after that it would slowly start heating up. I guess after certain higher speeds, a big oil cooler is needed which i wasn't running on that stock 289.
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Way easier controlling temps on a liquid-cooled V8...bigger radiator. The thermostat prevents over-cooling.
 
OLD CT

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1979 ct70.jpg IMG_0101.jpg I do not own a 79, but I would think it's close enough to have real suspension for an adult, it is not exact. It's a orangey yellow.

Come to think of it, this 79 might not even wear the correct shade of yellow, as it looks repainted...
 
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OLD CT

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Yes Kirb, I have some gloss black rattle can, but prefer the powder if possible. Ran it tonight and did about ten miles on Rt 46. It's a 50mph highway and ran 50 most of the ride till the end when a P.O.S. Dodge minivan wanted to race, I brought it up into the 60's for a few seconds and turned off an exit. :LOL: A beautiful 64 degrees out and the temp gauge showed 90C @ the end of the ride..(y) Good stuff.
 
Adam-NLV

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You should open carry a bazooka when you ride from now on.:sneaky: Here in the grocery store, they open carry on their hip! I think its safer concealed but its perfectly legal to open carry here. ;)
 
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