Just an observation. After damaging my 600, Ive just started using my thou (with r6 shock) in cold weather. At the previous ok settings ,the rear ride is much firmer ,probs because of the cold oil in the rear shock. even my partner on the back has noticed the harder ride, If i could be arsed i could probably turn down the compression to get back to the previous preferred summer setting, an interesting seasonal difference i have never noticed before!