Unshock6590
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SKU: US6590
Weight: 1 lbs
- Keeps spring from binding
- Makes suspension action more plush and responsive
- Track straighter in all conditions
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Unshock6590
Unshock6590
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Product Details
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WHAT IT IS The unshock is really a friction relief system. Yes, we know in reality it is a flat needle bearing, but because it takes all the sideways twisting friction out of the suspension spring, it is really a friction relief system. It is a flat needle bearing with hardened steel races on both sides of the bearing, that fits betweeen one side of your shock/fork spring, and it's fixed mating surface. WHY IT WORKS It works, because it relieves one of the undesired forces automatically inhierant in your suspension. This is the twisting force, induced by the screw shape of the spring. Suspension is suppose to go up and down. The shape of the spring, automatically requires it to go up and down, but because of the winding shape of the spring, also twist, in the direction the spring is wound. This retards easy up and down movement, binding and slowing suspension action, especially during the first 3" of movement. This is ironic, since this is where you want it to be most supple and responsive. Luckily, with the unshock letting the spring move freely on one end, the twisting motion of the spring is taken away from the suspension action. This results in the spring moving much more freely during initial travel, which lets the actual shock and it's valving do it's job of keeping your wheels in contact with the ground. Also, luckily, whether your suspension is stock, or ha been re-valved by the best in the biz, the unshock system will help it work better. WHAT IT WILL DO FOR YOU The main thing you will notice, and this is the feedback from 10 out of 10 testers, whether on a motocross track or in the off road rocks, is that the rear end, and the bike track much straighter. The rear end doesn't get out of control, side to side, like it does without the unshock. On motocross tracks, the biggest change is in and out of corners, where braking and acceleration bumps occur. You can brake later into the corners and then accelerate sooner and straighter coming out. This is how motorcross races are won. In desert racing, the main advantage is sharp edge bumps and rocks. The unshock keeps the rear end from jumping out to the side, which will start the side to side swap and highside action. It also keeps the high speed, unexpected pitch over the bars under control much more. In a nutshell, you can work on Monday. For GNCC and woods, it keeps the rear end and front end under control over the roots. Those stupid roots at a sideways angle are the worst, but the bike is noticeably more in control with the unshock in place. And with the unshock, especially in the forks, you'll be able to still move your wrists after the race.
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