03-04-15, 11:34 AM
I'm in Greece after riding from the UK through France, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria. I'm travelling with 163 litres of storage (Trekker 33s on SW-Motech side carriers, Trekker 52 on top & a 45 litre tent bag across the rear seat).
My stock rear shock was tired before I set out (bike has 45k miles on the clock). Now, fully loaded, I can bottom out the shock just by wiggling around on the seat while stationary. I want to order a heavy duty shock/spring setup online and get a local mechanic here in Greece to fit it.
What should I buy? What will give me the best performance for my loaded riding? Happy to spend the money, for something that will see the bike through to 100k miles of loaded touring.
I ride fast. Often off-road (or on poorly paved roads) through places, I don't want to get stuck. Any advice appreciated.
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My stock rear shock was tired before I set out (bike has 45k miles on the clock). Now, fully loaded, I can bottom out the shock just by wiggling around on the seat while stationary. I want to order a heavy duty shock/spring setup online and get a local mechanic here in Greece to fit it.
What should I buy? What will give me the best performance for my loaded riding? Happy to spend the money, for something that will see the bike through to 100k miles of loaded touring.
I ride fast. Often off-road (or on poorly paved roads) through places, I don't want to get stuck. Any advice appreciated.
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