Nitron

[Lez72]

[quote author=Lez72 link=topic=11574.msg133447#msg133447 date=1394534555]
This forum makes me want to spend money. I've only had my boxeye for about 18 months and have never really thought that the standard suspension was a limiting factor. It seems to handle sweet to me on the standard stuff. Having said that I don't ride like Rossi but I can get a shift on when the mood takes me. If it feels ok to me now, would I actually notice an improvement with something like this Nitron jobbie ? I only ask because I am toying with the small seed of an idea of swapping the boxeye out for another bike or taking the plunge to upgrade the suspension and hang onto it for a couple more years. Its an expensive upgrade to make if I wouldn't really notice an improvement. If my rear (standard) shock was knackered, it would be a 'no brainer' but it still seems fine, even two up. Its only done 16,000 miles at present so I'm guessing it's still up to the job ???

Honestly mate, if you can do it, do so. You'll notice a huge improvement, particularly if you sort out the front with springs and oil at the same time!
You'll really be surprised just how much better upgraded suspension is compared to budget stuff, you'll just have so much confidence in the bike and your abilities on it! That said, if you feel like you need more power/different riding position on something along those lines, then I wouldn't bother, but if you think you could keep the fazer for a while definitely do it!
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Thanks for that JR. I'm not really looking in swapping to something vastly different. I like the versatility and riding position of the boxeye so was thinking along the lines of something like an FZ8 to give me a little more umphh but not quite as extreme as my Gen 1. I guess even with only 16,000 on the boxeye I would probably notice the difference, especially if, like you say, I upgrade the front end too. I just figure that £400 sheets is a fair bit of wedge spent on a 16 year old bike that could be put towards an FZ8 (or similar) if I decide to swap. I know it's not a decision that anyone else can make for me but advice is always welcomed