Front
shock absorber is essential device used in the front wheels to prevent the
jerks and bumps to the vehicles and give smooth and controlled ride. The
spring in the front shock absorber has smaller spring as compared to the
rear shock absorber which has larger spring. The spring in the front shock
absorber is mounted within the hydraulic tubes while on the rear shock
absorber the spring is mounted outside the tube. Front shock absorber are
angled forward from the wheel to the frame whereas one in rear are angled
forward from the wheel to the frame of the bike.
The
angle of the front shocks or rake determines the bikes handling and steering
control. Extreme rake means that you will have slower. Front shock absorber
may be either oil base or it may be of gas based.
Attached at the end of the piston rod, these shock absorber function
against the hydraulic fluid in the pressure tube. Upward and the downward
movements of the suspension makes the fluid move through small holes within
the piston. When the fluid is inserted inside the piston, the speed of the
piston gets reduced thereby reducing the piston speed and hence the
suspension movement. The resistance of the shock absorber also determines
the resistance a shock absorber.
Buying Tips
For cool and smooth ride the front shock absorber plays an important
role hence it should be selected after keeping certain considerations in
mind. You must enquire about absorber stroke which is difference between
extended and fully compressed position. Minimum length of the shock is
another major aspect that should be looked into carefully. Minimum
length of the shock absorber is called as compressed length. Extended
length, maximum force (P1), and maximum cycles per minute are other
major parameters that should be keenly observed before you make
purchasing decision. Apart from this there are certain physical
specifications that should be also kept in mind. These physical
specifications are:
- Cylinder diameter or maximum width
- Rod diameter
- Mounting
- Body material.
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