With mono suspension used on the bikes quite a lot, manufacturers have kept on developing it for better performance and more qualities. Today we do not have just a single type of mono shocks but there are multiple variants of them which are used depending upon which provides the best performance in the best price for that bike. For that reason we are today covering the "Linked Type Mono Suspension" which is the newest kid on the block and is being used in most of the new bikes rolling out from the stables of manufacturers.Now this kind of shocks are actually used in street bikes mostly but some companies like say Yamaha have been using these shocks even on their off-road or motocross bikes as well. This shows the performance capability of the mono shock and why they are being preferred more and more by manufacturers today. So let’s check out how exactly is a Linked Type Mono Suspension is and performs.
So, as the name suggests, it is a Link Type suspension meaning it is linked to something. Unlike the regular monoshocks which are connected directly to the swingarms or the frame, these use an extended link from the frame of the bike connected at a pivot on the frame. These links though are not the swingarms; there is an extended link that goes from the main chassis frame of the bike alongside or sometimes below the swingarms to hold the shocks. The extension also goes alongside the rear wheel, parallel to the swingarms.The Mono Shocks on this is connected to the Pivot point of the frame at the top end and the bottom of the shocks is connected to the extended link beneath the swingarm. The link gets a rocker and arms which provides progressive operation quality which means that suspension system becomes harder as it gets more compression. This is actually the perfect setup because when you are riding in the city, the suspension setup stays on the softer side at the beginning giving the rider good comfort over undulation and bumps on the road, but then on the highway, when the pressure is high on the suspension at higher speeds, the softer suspension is more pain. Hence the hardness helps a lot there.
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The mono shock though is connected in an absolutely vertical position here as compared to other mono shocks which are generally connected in an angle to provide the best comfort and suspension quality for the bike depending on the frame the bike is using. Sometimes though the suspension is connected in a horizontal position depending upon the extension link from the frame and the position of the pivot point in some bikes.
This suspension is very helpful in increasing the performance of the bikes. The suspension setup helps the bike get a lot more out of the chassis and increases the mass centralization of the bike along with better aerodynamics. This type of suspension also helps provide bikes with longer swingarms which give the bike more stability in terms of avoiding power wheelies. Hence you will get to see this link type suspension on many drag racing bikes as well.
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So if you happen to be looking for an upgrade for your bike’s suspension and looking to modify it a little, this is not a bad idea, though you will have to check first if it is compatible with your bike’s chassis or not. And if not, then you can simply share this article with your friends so that everyone can be informed about it. After all, sharing is caring; and stay tuned to BikesIndia for more such informative articles.
By: Pratik Patole