TSS bottoming out? What will I bend?

[Uncle si]

My google fu has failed. I am installing a TSS in a KX500 and it looks like the subframe travel is ultimately limited by the Timbersled subframe hitting the Kawasaki subframe, if I don't mount anything else in the way.

Is the shock progressive enough this doesn't happen in normal use?

Many thanks for any input!

 

[teal_210]

You should adjust air pressure in the tss to limit travel to about 1 1/8" I believe.

To answer your question - if they make contact the timbersled frame will bend you bikes subframe.

 

[Uncle si]

Thanks! Time to build an air box and weave coolant hoses through.