From a distance it appeared as though the 340mm length RFY shock was much the same as the 320mm unit. This is true when concerned with the piston, body, and reservoir. However, upon a recent inspection it became clear there … Read More
The topic of spring rate continues to be a contentious one among the many emails and comments I receive. As a result I continue to focus on the development of my spring rate estimator utility. Most recently, I decided to … Read More
This past week I got my hands on a set of TEC Alloy Reservoir shocks. User SaltCityCafe from the DoTheTon.com forum sent me a pair and in the name of science I gave them look over. For this analysis I … Read More
Having traveled the web over trying to find information on RFY shocks I have encountered several models of the damper unit. They appear to come in a wide variety, though I have yet to encounter many of those in the … Read More
I get emails consistently regarding RFY shocks. A lot of them are in regards to a rough, harsh, or bouncy ride. I believe that most of these concerns stem from the misunderstanding of spring rate and how it applies to … Read More
It’s been several months since the start of my RD350 build and I’ve come a long way. Just to prove it, here is a photo gallery that starts at the beginning of my build and works its way up to … Read More
RFY shocks come with an unknown amount of preload. This affects ride quality in several ways. Firstly, preload can generate a force threshold that prohibits initial suspension movement. This can result in a harsh or uncomfortable ride. Secondly, this factory … Read More
I think back to what the bike was like in September when I picked it up, it was a complete basket case. I can’t believe that this project has come this far. Right now, it’s just a bunch of parts … Read More