Suspension Upgrade Convert

[DezzertRider]

I just replaced the stock rear shock on my Gen I and holy cow what a difference! It is certainly not just an imagined improvement either. I rode up to the twisties today and this is where I really noticed the improvement. It feels much more planted in the turns and stable through a turn. There is no unsettling when you accelerate or decelerate before or during a turn. I know several forum members have said suspension is the best upgrade. I was always a little skeptical about it until now.

I replaced it with an Ohlins YA052 which is the "cheap" one and doesn't have the remote reservoir or remote damping adjustments, still it is a vast improvement over the stock shock. Now I will start researching what I can do to the front!

Ride on!

 

[PJ4863]

I did the same with mine. I tracked down a wilburs with a fresh rebuild... and noticed the difference immediately.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Prepare to be more impressed when you add upgraded forks to the mix! At a minimum, get fresh fluid and add stiffer springs to balance out the improved shock.

Good luck and enjoy your "new" bike!

--G

 

[audiowize]

I'm jonsing to join the club, should be there on Wednesday!

 

[Fred W]

So, how many miles were on that stock 2004 shock?

Might explain (part of) why that new, after-market shock feels oh so much better.

Kind'a like when you just put a new tire on and the bike feels 1000% better...

 

[PJ4863]

I'm sure with me that was a LARGE portion. Of it. I had over 50k miles on my stocker.

 

[petey]

Yes you've been riding with an inferior shock for at least 20k miles....like G... said get the front done and you will be amazed again...