sirbike
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Some people put so much money into an older bike that doesn’t cost much thinking that it will make it better.
I did when I had an ST1100.
The Penske shock from Traxxion, and my revalving and proper springs in the fork brought the whole ride up to a level that was worth it to me.
In addition to all the desirable traits mentioned above there is a situation that I really appreciated. When riding in the rain especially at night, when the feeling of the bike is upset by road irregularities, on the stock suspension, I would be concerned about traction. In other words, was the feeling I just got from the road or water on the road?
The suspension upgrade gave clear feedback about road vs water. Compared to a well maintained fork and excellent condition stock shock the bike felt more planted hence more secure.
After thousands of miles On the good stuff I test rode a stock ST1100, by comparison it felt like a toy.
I like working with the guy at Traxxion.
Thank goodness for threads like this for they have guided me to an improved experience.
I did when I had an ST1100.
The Penske shock from Traxxion, and my revalving and proper springs in the fork brought the whole ride up to a level that was worth it to me.
In addition to all the desirable traits mentioned above there is a situation that I really appreciated. When riding in the rain especially at night, when the feeling of the bike is upset by road irregularities, on the stock suspension, I would be concerned about traction. In other words, was the feeling I just got from the road or water on the road?
The suspension upgrade gave clear feedback about road vs water. Compared to a well maintained fork and excellent condition stock shock the bike felt more planted hence more secure.
After thousands of miles On the good stuff I test rode a stock ST1100, by comparison it felt like a toy.
I like working with the guy at Traxxion.
Thank goodness for threads like this for they have guided me to an improved experience.