05-05-17, 10:36 PM
Hi Kebab19, Thanks for the comments on the bike :thumbup My wife often rides pillion and although the original copes with the weight ok at the moment with the preload 3 clicks from max, and still looks almost new, I thought a better shock would feel more controlled and better damped with luggage and pillion at higher speeds. The forks feel much better now, with fresh 10w oil and 2 rings showing on the preload. I think I'll get a pair of springs suited to my weight before long but I'm not sure about the emulators 'til I've ridden without them to see how it feels. I grew up riding old shonkers from the 70s and 80s and even my more modern bikes haven't had top quality suspension so I kind of don't miss what I've never had. I was thinking of the reworked R6 rear cos those on here who have fitted them are really impressed with the improvement and I was curious to try one. As I've said in previous posts I would sacrifice ultimate track day handling for real world comfort on the shitty roads we have in the UK nowadays.