26-03-16, 11:03 AM
The stock (standard) suspension fitted to Fazers was "Budget" to say the least, so consider age of your bike/miles travelled. Some of our bikes are approaching 18 years old and the standard set up will be worn out on many machines.
There is some excellent advice on the forum about fitting upgraded rear shocks-which will completely transform the handling. Similarly the front springs & oil will wear out(springs shorten with age).
New oil wont compensate for tired springs.
Recently bought a 2001 FZS 600 with 50000 miles on clock. Rear shock would have made a good pogo stick! Fitting a Wilbers replacement was the best £300 I have ever spent on a bike with spring designed for my weight/type of riding etc.
Come next Autumn/Winter will have front fork legs rebuilt with Springs/seals etc to complete the job. :lol
All depends on your budget at the end of the day but money spent on suspension is money well spent.
I use a local specialist called "Revs", Halesowen-there isnt much they dont know about this subject.
There is some excellent advice on the forum about fitting upgraded rear shocks-which will completely transform the handling. Similarly the front springs & oil will wear out(springs shorten with age).
New oil wont compensate for tired springs.
Recently bought a 2001 FZS 600 with 50000 miles on clock. Rear shock would have made a good pogo stick! Fitting a Wilbers replacement was the best £300 I have ever spent on a bike with spring designed for my weight/type of riding etc.
Come next Autumn/Winter will have front fork legs rebuilt with Springs/seals etc to complete the job. :lol
All depends on your budget at the end of the day but money spent on suspension is money well spent.
I use a local specialist called "Revs", Halesowen-there isnt much they dont know about this subject.