Rieju & GasGas Legacy Riders Club Forum  

Go Back   Rieju & GasGas Legacy Riders Club Forum > GasGas Enduro Technical Forums > Enduro Chassis & Body

Enduro Chassis & Body Enduro Frame, Plastic, Brakes, Bars, Controls, wheels, tires, sprockets & gearing.


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-25-2012, 09:25 AM
farmerj's Avatar
farmerj farmerj is offline
Platinum Level Site Supporter
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Salem, OR
Posts: 361
Default Will a Scotts function correctly upside down?

Setting aside fitment questions, the question remains - will a Scotts damper function correctly if it is mounted upside down?

I am not talking about 'reversed" as in forward to back - I am talking about the unit actually upside down, with the knobs facing downward.

Thanks,

Jeff


Reply With Quote


  #2  
Old 02-25-2012, 10:17 AM
GMP's Avatar
GMP GMP is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Jefferson Twp., NJ
Posts: 7,597
Default

I don't see why not, it works fine like that on the bench. Got an idea for new mount?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-25-2012, 10:17 AM
swazi_matt swazi_matt is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: From Swaziland, Now Hamilton New Zealand the “look but don’t touch” enduro heaven
Posts: 2,334
Default

I would guess that it will as it is virtually completely filled with suspension fluid
__________________
2003 txt250 Pro
2013 Ossa 280i
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-25-2012, 11:32 AM
farmerj's Avatar
farmerj farmerj is offline
Platinum Level Site Supporter
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Salem, OR
Posts: 361
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GMP View Post
I don't see why not, it works fine like that on the bench. Got an idea for new mount?
If I take my current Scotts Top Clamp with stabilizer attached, and turn it over (think left to right) - it will bolt down onto the stock perches in exactly the same position as it was when mounted "above bars." The now inverted link arm from the stabilizer even goes over the frame bracket pin correctly.

The Top Clamp in essence becomes a "bottom clamp;" now insert handlebars, bolt on a new Top Clamp, and "voila" - underbar mount for the cost of a new Top Clamp.

Yes, the stabilizer is upside down, making it harder to get to the adjustment knob(s). But with a 1/4-1/2" spacer between perch and "bottom clamp", it is not hard to reach under there and move the rubber pointer that is on the adjustment knob.

My goals with sub mounting are to raise the bars (I'm 6'2") - and I have a folding trial map pack attached to the bars that currently rubs on the top of the stabilizer.

A new submount/triple clamp is $250-$330 (depending upon the supplier.) Protect appears to be out of business. So I'm just brainstorming about other alternatives.

Thanks for your input!

Jeff
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-25-2012, 11:34 AM
farmerj's Avatar
farmerj farmerj is offline
Platinum Level Site Supporter
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Salem, OR
Posts: 361
Default

PS - To my idea, the Scotts rep. said "Not Recommended." But I am unclear whether this was said from a "customer satisfaction" point of view, or because the unit will not dampen correctly in that position.

I was wondering if being mounted upside down would change something about the interaction of the oil passages, etc. But your comments, Glenn (and Matt) make me think that there is no harm in giving it a try.

BTW - High marks for the Scotts Company. Those guys know their products, and are willing to talk. I recommend them.

Jeff
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-25-2012, 04:57 PM
blitz11's Avatar
blitz11 blitz11 is offline
Silver Level Site Supporter
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SW Montana
Posts: 702
Default

I just did an oil change on my daughter's GRP damper today. You actually bleed that unit upside down. Once bled, i moved it back/forth in all orientations, and it's just fine.

I would eat my hat if the Scotts wouldn't work upside down. There isn't any air in the system (hopefully), and gravity isn't a factor.

Go for it!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-25-2012, 07:03 PM
stainlesscycle's Avatar
stainlesscycle stainlesscycle is offline
Site Sponsor
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: morgantown, wv
Posts: 1,608
Default

as long as it is properly bled, it will work in any position. it's hydraulic........
__________________
07 ec300
was 00 xc200 now a 00 xc300. now parting out.
99 ec300 (now a pile of parts which are for sale)

Stainless Cycle - Motorcycle Bolt Kits
www.stainlesscycle.com
Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Scotts Stabilizer lordfeyr Enduro Chassis & Body 4 01-15-2010 06:23 PM
Search Function Working? eff Suggestion Box 2 03-03-2008 05:35 AM
Upside down fork for 99 EC250 revive Enduro Suspension 1 02-10-2007 08:12 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:43 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright 2009 - GasGasRider.org