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Offline jimg1au

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bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« on: November 03, 2015, 10:14:43 pm »
can anybody tell me the correct length of shock for a dirt track bsa b33/goldstar.i have 350mm works shocks on the rear how and i feel like i am riding down hill all the time most likely ok for vmx but not vintige track
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Re: bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2015, 08:28:10 am »
If they're good damping shocks & you're happy with them could you somehow raise the front end to get it in proportion plus the added bonus of a bit more ground clearance & footrest clearance when cornering in deep grooves. Trying to think what i'd have done to my B33 back in the day [ideas probably frowned on lol but] Shorten the top bush & add a bit to the spring or preload it more if it won't coil bind. Forgetting it has external springs--was long ago. Or--add a screw in lengthening spacer to the top of the tube where it fits the top yoke. Or--ignore all that lol, just reminiscing. Cheers.
ps, have a laugh at my old dunga from back in the day. String & wire special but went like hell on methanol, or as it was called--Shell racing Special & it didn't sting like petrol if it escaped the tank cap & got on your racing pants or places that you wouldn't want it lol. Apologies for hijacking your post, i'll show you mine if you show me yours-----ahem.


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Re: bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2015, 11:32:04 am »
geezas,your local tip musta been fullup  ;D (of trumpies  :o) :P
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Re: bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2015, 01:06:48 pm »
if that was directed at me lol, the dump was 'less' full after i bought that one home. Talking Triumphs, i had one i wish i'd never sold, 'as you do in hindsight'. Welcome to delete my pics & posts if their getting in the way!!, no worries.


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Re: bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2015, 04:46:30 pm »
Cool pics Overthehill & Jim email the bloke a NJB he'll be able to help you out with size & styles. Jimson
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Re: bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2015, 06:53:28 pm »
this is the bike in question yes fitting longer fork tubes will level the bike out but i want it a little lower for dirt track




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Re: bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2015, 07:47:27 am »
I think you will find that 12.5" (350mm) is the correct length shock. Any of the specialist shock suppliers should be able to hook you up with whatever length shock you figure you need.

Very nice bike by the way  8)
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Re: bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2015, 03:07:00 pm »
 :o,oops,another fine example of the curse of metricfication ::), ;D ;D ;D, :P
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Re: bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2015, 09:35:53 am »
:o,oops,another fine example of the curse of metricfication ::), ;D ;D ;D, :P

Ok wise guy  ::) We're not going to let 1/4" upset the friendship are we  ;D ;)
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Re: bsa b33/goldstar rear shocks
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2015, 10:28:24 am »
micks fine he jokes a lot especially about my triumph the tip jokes
to be exact
350mm =1 ft   1 25/32 inch   
or 13.779527559055118 inches