I'm a fat guy that rides at a brisk pace and the stock shock had my ass eating my seat. After the suspension upgrade all is well. I would agree if you are in Yamaha's spec the stock shock can work. For the rest of us fat bastards the after market is the way to go!
My old stomping ground! If there has been a bunch of rain you will encounter gravel. Do a slow run first so you know where the trouble spots are and have fun!
Trackday schmackday I have never done one either! Who knows I could high side on the skyway and bounce my fat arse all the way down the hill! I hope to catch up with you while your down here!
The stock FZ forks are not bad and when properly sprung for your weight and re valved they do quite well. How ever they don't have the adjustment options of the R1 fork. The rear shock on the FZ sucks, plain and simple. Any of the penske shocks are a huge step forward once you begin to push the...
So glad he is on his way to recovering. I had my first get off this year and I was very lucky to only have a mental recovery. I was lucky and walked away... Best wishes sent his way!
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