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Dual shocks with linkage set-ups

I remember a couple of designs that were available on dirt bikes in the '70s. One example was the last series of Ossa MAR/Plonker trials bikes that came out. I think the trade name of the linkage set-up was Bolger.

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

 

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Re: MY ACTUAL MONOSHOCK EXPERIENCE...

It's not a function of the concept of design, as much as it is the desire for low seat height and looks that hampers your machines suspension compliance. Ride the same roads on an XR650L (monoshock design) and I think you'll see a world of diffefence in compliance and suppleness. Cruisers often make sacrifices in performance for image.