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Old 11-01-2013, 11:45 PM   #8
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Re: What about bags?

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Originally Posted by low&slow View Post
So you're saying that by having bags in the front, there is less energy being stored than there is with springs/shocks resulting into less front end lift also resulting into less weight being put on the rear end for a loss of traction?

I think I'm beginning to understand. So for a shock that has a lot of travel, the front end weight will lift higher putting more weight on the rear rather than having a bag and only a little travel for not very much weight transfer?
1. Yes

2. I assume you mean spring? Yes, typically you need a softer (as it will be longer) spring to maintain a good ride height
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