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REAR SPRING LOAD
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:57 pm
by PaulWoolley
Hi.
Can anyone help please by letting me know the spring load for the rear shocks on my Ariel leader 1964.
Thanks Paul
Re: REAR SPRING LOAD
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:25 pm
by dave.owen
Consult hagon shocks , they will know and will adjust to weight of rider
Re: REAR SPRING LOAD
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:25 pm
by Simon.Gardiner
I've got reservations about Hagon's spring recommendations. I let them fit their 'recommended' springs when they built a pair of shocks for my swing-arm. Even with minimum damping and pre-load they're as hard as nails (and I'm someone who generally prefers 'firm' settings)!
SG
Re: REAR SPRING LOAD
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:51 pm
by will_curry
Paul,
It's worth bearing in mind that Ariel produced supplementary springs for the
Arrow and Leader 'If loads greater than 26 stone were to be carried'.
Both Arrow and Leader can wallow a bit at the back even without a load
that large.
Re: REAR SPRING LOAD
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:20 pm
by PaulWoolley
Hi all
Thanks for the advice
Cheers
Paul
Re: REAR SPRING LOAD
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:46 pm
by Ivor Collins
The original Armstrong drawing says 96 lbs/in
Re: REAR SPRING LOAD
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 1:08 am
by Trev Sellars
Dave,
I've previously had a response from Hagon Shocks. They do not appear to stock them or make specials like they used to.
Hello Trevor,
Thanks for your email.
Unfortunately we are unable to supply any replacement shock unit for this model from our product range.
Kind regards
Hagon Sales Team
Meanwhile, I am looking at Honda or Vespa shocks. The Vespa-Piaggio rear shocks are looking good so far, available on Fleabay ebay.co.uk/item/325140313124
or
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373889734945
Shame they are not shrouded