21-01-14, 05:04 PM
Yes, I use my bike in the same way so I know it can be awkward to find a good time to get major work done - especially if you have to work outside and need decent weather!
I have a Wingrack (heavy thing) & 52L topbox like you and it's an improvement believe me. Taken panniers and pillion ontop of that and it was still miles better than before so you won't regret it. Not too awkward to adjust the preload either.
If you can find the time to do the cartridge emu mod, do it! It's fantastic and the fact that it's so cheap to do is a bonus. Best results are with springs matched to your weight though.
Ontop of the above, I've dropped the yokes by 3mm and it's perfect for me, don't think I can do much to improve the bike now (apart from cleaning off all the winter crap)
I have a Wingrack (heavy thing) & 52L topbox like you and it's an improvement believe me. Taken panniers and pillion ontop of that and it was still miles better than before so you won't regret it. Not too awkward to adjust the preload either.
If you can find the time to do the cartridge emu mod, do it! It's fantastic and the fact that it's so cheap to do is a bonus. Best results are with springs matched to your weight though.
Ontop of the above, I've dropped the yokes by 3mm and it's perfect for me, don't think I can do much to improve the bike now (apart from cleaning off all the winter crap)