22-01-12, 06:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 23-01-12, 06:32 PM by Kosmic Kartman.)
Back to back shock test.
We all know about the standard Mk1 Fazer shock so I'll not go into to much detail apart from the fact that it was a bit wooly, soft with not a lot of adjustment if you wanted a firmer ride. For a 150lbs of rider like myself it was okay but not up to the job when pushed hard, or with luggage or pillion.
That standard shock went last year with the replacement of R1 forks and a re-spring re-gased standard rear Fazer unit. The spring fitted is an Ohlins 01091-12/85 L474. The shock is good but would be more suited to a heavier rider (160-180lbs). Remember I'm a lightweight but I have been known to push a bike hard. When riden hard the re-sprung shock is brilliant, though a little on the firm side. The shock gives plenty of feedback but because of my light weight it was very easy to get the back end out if you were heavy fisted in any way The shock is way to stiff for my light weight. Two up this wasn't a problem and the shock copes very well. Good with luggage or pillion. I'd recommend this mod for riders over 160-180 lbs.
On to the new Devilsyam shock upgrade.
Feedback from my seven year old daughter after a ride out this afternoon went something like this...
... It's not as bumpy and dosn't kick you up the bum like before. It's realy smooth. The back doesn't squish in the corners when you go faster but you can feel all the bumps and... ripples in the road. Really cool! It's a lighter shock... you can tell when you pick them both up, and it's got less whirly (coils in the spring) bits. And the springy bit is a different yellow. lol
Initialy I would say the bike is transformed and it's certainly way better than the skock shock in terms of feedback and grip I can't coment on what it's like with the standard forks but I'm sure it'll be an improvement. Next time out I'll do a longer solo run and maybe change some settings. I also need to have another go at adjusting the sag.
Original shock 5/10
Ohlins spring shock 7/10 (could be 8/10 for heavier rider).
R6 shock 9/10 (only because I've not set it up how I like it yet. Could be 10/10 once sorted).
Watch this space.
We all know about the standard Mk1 Fazer shock so I'll not go into to much detail apart from the fact that it was a bit wooly, soft with not a lot of adjustment if you wanted a firmer ride. For a 150lbs of rider like myself it was okay but not up to the job when pushed hard, or with luggage or pillion.
That standard shock went last year with the replacement of R1 forks and a re-spring re-gased standard rear Fazer unit. The spring fitted is an Ohlins 01091-12/85 L474. The shock is good but would be more suited to a heavier rider (160-180lbs). Remember I'm a lightweight but I have been known to push a bike hard. When riden hard the re-sprung shock is brilliant, though a little on the firm side. The shock gives plenty of feedback but because of my light weight it was very easy to get the back end out if you were heavy fisted in any way The shock is way to stiff for my light weight. Two up this wasn't a problem and the shock copes very well. Good with luggage or pillion. I'd recommend this mod for riders over 160-180 lbs.
On to the new Devilsyam shock upgrade.
Feedback from my seven year old daughter after a ride out this afternoon went something like this...
... It's not as bumpy and dosn't kick you up the bum like before. It's realy smooth. The back doesn't squish in the corners when you go faster but you can feel all the bumps and... ripples in the road. Really cool! It's a lighter shock... you can tell when you pick them both up, and it's got less whirly (coils in the spring) bits. And the springy bit is a different yellow. lol
Initialy I would say the bike is transformed and it's certainly way better than the skock shock in terms of feedback and grip I can't coment on what it's like with the standard forks but I'm sure it'll be an improvement. Next time out I'll do a longer solo run and maybe change some settings. I also need to have another go at adjusting the sag.
Original shock 5/10
Ohlins spring shock 7/10 (could be 8/10 for heavier rider).
R6 shock 9/10 (only because I've not set it up how I like it yet. Could be 10/10 once sorted).
Watch this space.
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