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Suspension upgrade
« on: 07 January 2013, 08:55:00 pm »
Hi to all new to this site so might f... up with this post. Has anybody upgraded their suspension with Maxton front or rear , or any recommendations or advice for me and my FZS1000  05 , just purchased , its my second one. I sold the first one 3 yrs ago and regretted it  :evil  , thanks Paul.
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Re: Suspension upgrade
« Reply #2 on: 07 January 2013, 09:15:00 pm »
I fitted a Hyperpro spring over Christmas and I am very happy with it so far. not only is it firmer than the original it seems to ride much better. I guess like anything it depends on your budget.
I am tempted to get the fork springs to match the rear.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hyperpro-Progressive-Rear-Shock-Absorber-Spring-Yamaha-FZS-1000-Fazer-01-05-/200862536733?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2ec457141d

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Re: Suspension upgrade
« Reply #3 on: 14 January 2013, 10:31:06 pm »
Been on to both Maxton and a suspension supplier and KAIS in the North West [Atherton] both seemed to know there stuff , Maxton being the Most expensive at £330 for revalve , springs and set up for front with a possible 100 to replace cartridges as well total £430 for front,  respring rear shock with stiffer spring to suit £100 or replace approx £590 with their own tailor made with ride height adjuster / preload.Total £1100 ish!
 
 KAIS quoted £291 for re-valve and set up for front no mention of wear in cartridges ? and £391 for a hyperpro rear shock again built to order but with no remote ride height adjuster/ preload told if you solo you dont really need to constantly adjust , makes sense. They also could remove the original spring which is too soft unless you weigh 8 stone wet through with a stiffer one for about the same £100 .
Any thoughts ? I had an Ohlins on last FZS1000 looked mint but they are nearly a grand for the rear !
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Re: Suspension upgrade
« Reply #4 on: 15 January 2013, 08:58:36 am »
I've just fitted a Nitron NTR Sport, £360 fitted. Due to chronic weather conditions up here in I've not had the chance to fully test it properly yet.

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Re: Suspension upgrade
« Reply #5 on: 18 January 2013, 09:32:58 pm »
Best of Luck , hope it works out.
 
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Re: Suspension upgrade
« Reply #6 on: 20 January 2013, 11:17:37 am »
Nope but I have the R6 rear shock to sell if you want that instead :) I got it from DevilsYam, but found an Ohlins for slightly more so have the R6 shock to re-sell :)