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Test Number:	002
Name:		Ian Foxwell				 
Chassis:	NF502 chassis no. 1				

Date:		19-04-02	
Time:		19.00	
Place:		Travel lodge Gravesend		
Weather:	Dry					

Object of test:	Rear shock test + rake angle + effect of weight			

	



	
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Modifications:	



5000 wt oil + FG diaphragm + cut down (slightly stiffer )internal spring + gold
titanium nitride shock shaft + hole drilled in cap

All the above was required to fit the FG diaphragm. Its very deep and hit the
piston at normal ride height. Internal spring was cut down to ensure that at 
normal ride height it was only just having an effect.			

Damper felt slightly higher damped than with 5000wt and no diaphragm 





  
  
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Results:



Not easy to say exactly with out back to back test which is not viable unless we 
get a second shock.

Didn’t feel as though it put the power down as nicely but was generally much 
more secure Drifted nicely to the extent that it didn’t feel as though it was 
actually sliding. Bike felt overall that it had more rear end grip! even though 
that contradicts my opening line

No apparent rising or falling under braking or acceleration as before which 
probably helped the feeling of security.

Verdict. I’m sticking with it. May play with stiffer oil at some point but I’m 
not in a hurry at the mo



Once happy with shock ran bike with rider figure removed to prepare for rake 
angle tests Bike noticeably more lively. Accelerated, braked and changed 
direction much quicker and more positively. MUST GO THROUGH LIGHTENING EXERCISE
AT SOME POINT.......

Hard to tell if bike handled differently but did feel as though it cornered 
faster, bust that may have just been the psychological affect caused by the 
extra responsiveness. CHECK THIS OUT SOME TIME WITH STOP WATCH. 

Changed rake angle from max to approx 3 turns on screw. Strange feeling. Bike
seemed more stable in straight line, i.e. didn’t want to turn as easily at 
speed. HOWEVER. more unstable in terms of wriggles tank slappers etc. Turned
better at slow speed but that may just have been as a result of increased
ground clearance at front. MORE TESTING REQUIRED. Generally preferred bike in
max rake position. Just felt safer and easier to ride. MORE TESTING WITH A WATCH
REQUIRED.