16-05-13, 02:02 PM
(16-05-13, 01:47 PM)darrsi link Wrote: I'm wondering if the fact that i like firm suspension is why i'm not really noticing any issues?
Could be - to be honest I didn't until I did some fast riding on crappy country roads where the rear wheel seemed to skip a bit because I had the preload wound down so much. In most situations, in town etc, the suspension wasn't actually too bad.
I had a Wilbers (built to my spec) fitted afterwards and that was quite a bit softer and made for a much more controlled ride whatever the speed even on bad roads. Told me that firmer suspension is not necessarily better.
I then had the oem one rebuilt, fitted that recently and whereas I used to have it on the 6th notch before, I now have it on the 4th notch and the ride is much improved. Too early to comment on how close a rebuilt shock is to a quality aftermarket one in terms of performance though - more riding needed!