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Is RC36 rear damper on a RC24 possible?

5 posts Started 6 Jan 2017 Last recovered post 6 Jan 2017 Wayback Machine snapshot 8 Jul 2017

#1

Hi folks

I have an old RC24 (1989) and the rear damper have been changed to a non-stock by previous owner, which means no propper adjustment posibilities.

As i am on a budget i have been looking for a seconhand rear damper, but the ones from a RC24 are either very expensice or needs a complete overhaul. The ones from the RC36 on the other hand are plenty and cheap...

My question is as in the title; will a RC36 rear damper fit on a RC24 without any major changes? And is the springs stifness the same?

Kind regards

Megl

#2

'fraid not.  :sad:

As you can see below, the RC24-II's shock length is 280 mm:

[image: Screenshot_2017-01-06-14-10-21.jpg]

II'm a bit fuzzy on the exact length of the '90-'93 but it's around 330 mm or so (edit: 345mm actually).

Edited January 6 by RC36Rider
#3

Well that sux... Guess i will have to get used to the one on the bike now

#4

There are so few shocks that fit the RC24/26, I'm curious what you have on yours and why it is deemed so bad?

Non-stock (aftermarket) usually gives you more adjustment.  The only thing adjustable on the RC24 shock is the preload.  Unless for 88/89 they added some rebound damping adjustment?

#5
35 minutes ago, Captain 80s

There are so few shocks that fit the RC24/26, I'm curious what you have on yours and why it is deemed so bad?

Non-stock (aftermarket) usually gives you more adjustment.  The only thing adjustable on the RC24 shock is the preload.  Unless for 88/89 they added some rebound damping adjustment?

Well, the daamper is too stiff so i hardly flexes when i sit on the bike. Its a screw-type for the preload and its all the way out.. I can only find a return dampning screw at the bottom of the damper... I will be taking the bike apart in febuary, then ill find out which brand it is..

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