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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: nsr500v4 on 01 October 2013, 09:56:54 pm
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any good? Either front kit or the rear spring to replace the standard stuff. Worth it?
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Just bought the Streetbox kit and fitted their rear shock yesterday.
Rear shock is quality, not got around to fitting the front springs yet
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any good? Either front kit or the rear spring to replace the standard stuff. Worth it?
Better than stock but not nearly as good as a half decent shock and makeover for your forks. Front end kit probably ok for most users. But there is a limit to how much you can improve a knackered budget shock by fitting a better spring. Tried the full kit on mine and ended up going with a Nitron at the back and properly weighted linear springs up front. If I had to do it again I would skip the intermediate step :rolleyes
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I have Hyperpro springs front and rear. (spring on standard shock)
A set of Ohlins it isn't, but for the price it is a good improvement over standard. My issue is that I am 17 stone and with all kit on and a full top box the weight goes up more. :lol
On standard springs I had preload up full and it felt soft and bouncy. With the hyperpro I have preload front and rear about 2 from top and I find this firmer than standard. Fork springs also come with the recommended oil as well.
Some people give the fact they are progressive springs a bashing. I think people forget this is a sport touring bike so a bit of give is a good thing in my book. helps with the crappy UK roads.
Would I fit again? Yes I would.