NightTrain
Well-Known Member
I took a very brief spin at low speeds today, after installing a different rear shock, the specimen being a modified rear OEM shock that was re-valved by AfterShocks. I Bought the shock from forum member "loosenut"- if he cares to chime in he can perhaps give more of the specifics... anyhow, I am pleased thus far. I'm a big fan of making suspension upgrades (my last bike got completely different front and rear suspension thrown at it) and thus far I'm not dissapointed at all with the unit, so far so good. Made a few changes to the front as well and I'm certainly in the ball-park now.
To be honest, I was not really liking the bike (power aside) too much at first, the rear end was just too soft and loose at anything above a 6/10 pace. Great at slow commuting on city roads, but not good in a fast sweeper-especially one that has a few dips in it. Too much wallow, too much work. I will sacrifice comfort for a set-up that can inspire confidence.
Tommorrow, out on some twisty roads, I will push a little harder and fiddle with the setings a bit more. The pre-load settings are very close just need to dial in minor adjustments. Next will be front ride height, and swapping out the crapola oem tires for some pilots. The front forks are pretty good, not in a huge rush to modify them. The potential of this bike is good, I'm having a good time making it what it should be :stirpot:
To be honest, I was not really liking the bike (power aside) too much at first, the rear end was just too soft and loose at anything above a 6/10 pace. Great at slow commuting on city roads, but not good in a fast sweeper-especially one that has a few dips in it. Too much wallow, too much work. I will sacrifice comfort for a set-up that can inspire confidence.
Tommorrow, out on some twisty roads, I will push a little harder and fiddle with the setings a bit more. The pre-load settings are very close just need to dial in minor adjustments. Next will be front ride height, and swapping out the crapola oem tires for some pilots. The front forks are pretty good, not in a huge rush to modify them. The potential of this bike is good, I'm having a good time making it what it should be :stirpot:
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