Just got done upgrading my suspension a few days ago. setup went like this:
Front
-Sonic 1.2 springs (increased length of spacers the same amount on both sides, 1 supplied washer on top of left spacer)
-3/4" preload
-10w oil (harley type E, cause that's what I had kicking' around)
-tapered roller steering head bearings
-new seals and wipers.
Rear
-Progressive 465, rebound on #4
Rider sag is set at 1.25" both ends (front is a little less). Man, what a difference. There's VERY little brake dive, even at higher speeds. You can definitely feel the road, but its way more controlled. Going around corners is probably the most dramatic change. It takes less effort to pick the line, and the bike feels like its on rails. Huge difference at high speed. With the stock suspension it wallowed pretty bad, and you really had to pay attention. Its like it goes around corners by itself now. It's different enough, to where I gotta get used to the feel again.
I plan on putting a couple thousand miles on it to break in the springs a little bit, and then I might decrease the preload a little bit. Its a little too solid maybe. We'll see how it feels. Super glad I finally did it. C'mmon warm weather
Frank
Front
-Sonic 1.2 springs (increased length of spacers the same amount on both sides, 1 supplied washer on top of left spacer)
-3/4" preload
-10w oil (harley type E, cause that's what I had kicking' around)
-tapered roller steering head bearings
-new seals and wipers.
Rear
-Progressive 465, rebound on #4
Rider sag is set at 1.25" both ends (front is a little less). Man, what a difference. There's VERY little brake dive, even at higher speeds. You can definitely feel the road, but its way more controlled. Going around corners is probably the most dramatic change. It takes less effort to pick the line, and the bike feels like its on rails. Huge difference at high speed. With the stock suspension it wallowed pretty bad, and you really had to pay attention. Its like it goes around corners by itself now. It's different enough, to where I gotta get used to the feel again.
I plan on putting a couple thousand miles on it to break in the springs a little bit, and then I might decrease the preload a little bit. Its a little too solid maybe. We'll see how it feels. Super glad I finally did it. C'mmon warm weather
Frank
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